The history is rich and plentiful in Williamsburg. Explore history dating back to the earliest British settlement in North America. Discover the living-history museum and wander through historic battlegrounds and settlements.
Kids (& kids at heart) will love exploring theme parks, waterparks and even catching a ride in a horse and cart.
Fill your days and your bellies at award-winning restaurants then burn off some steam on a world-class golf course.
If you enjoy an award-winning wine, a micro-brew or the fruits of a local distillery, join the Williamsburg tasting trail and feel your tastebuds come alive.
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Wyndham Patriots' Place, 1 mile away from Williamsburg's historical area, was built on the lush grounds of a former golf course. The property's spaciousness, mature landscaping, and low-key architectural style lend a warm, comfortable feel to your stay. Guests find it to be a true relaxation spot that retains the charm of Colonial Williamsburg with solid construction and a homey feel, with updated accommodation and ease. Colonial Williamsburg allows you to experience the past by recreating the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Learn about life as it was in our nation's yesterdays. Explore the homes and buildings where men like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Patrick Henry inspired the fight for independence. Historic trades & sites, interpretations, animals, and entertainment will engage your imagination.
While at the resort, enjoy the indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, outdoor hot tub, tennis, miniature golf, movie theatre, DVD rental, playground, computer center, board games, and the ultimate in video gaming, where your skills will be tested and you become the master of your video gaming destiny. Video games are complimentary. Other amenities include charcoal grills and a seasonal tavern/pool bar. Minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Wyndham Williamsburg at Kingsgate invites you to discover the culture of the past. Williamsburg is one of the foremost historic districts in the United States. Nearby, visit Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown settlement, Yorktown, the College of William and Mary, and Busch Gardens. Also, enjoy the Virginian culture at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Visit the Williamsburg Winery or take in a performance at Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Welcome to The Historic Powhatan Resort, built around a modernized 1700s manor house in the 170-acre historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia. Set amid 256 rolling woodland acres, The Historic Powhatan Resort offers year-round fun in a colonial setting. All suites come with air conditioning, washers and dryers, amenity kits, cable television, DVD players, and partial or full kitchens. Many of the suites also feature fireplaces and balconies or terraces. On-site amenities include a sports courts, a fitness center, the putting green and miniature golf course, swimming pool, picnic and barbecue areas, a sauna, and acres of beautiful gardens. The Historic Powhatan Bar & Grille offers a casual family dining atmosphere for both breakfast and dinner, or enjoy our new coffee house. The Historic Grounds Coffee Shop. You'll find plenty of water activities within minutes of the resort, along with biking and hiking trails, theme parks and wineries. Virginia is one of the best places to visit if you are a history buff. Turn back the pages of time and become immersed in the Colonial spirit of Williamsburg, a historic city steeped in tradition and forever preserved as part of our nation's history. Discover this 170-acre Early American town featuring 18th-century English architecture restored to its original condition, historic museums, monuments and fascinating battlefields which tell the dramatic story of our country's birth. Powhatan Resort is located 3.6 miles from Jamestown Settlement and 17.8 miles from Yorktown Victory Center. Come, step back in time to colonial America, and spend your next vacation at The Historic Powhatan Resort!
Greensprings Vacation Resort combines the charm of a country plantation with the plush amenities of a world-class resort. Situated on what was once a colonial plantation, the resort is 5 miles from Colonial Williamsburg. Greensprings is adjacent to Virginia's only Jack Nicklaus-designed course and includes discounted greens fees. On-site amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa tub, fitness center and sauna, children's playground, and picnic area with barbecue grills. You can also enjoy basketball, miniature golf, volleyball and tennis on lighted courts. A beautiful lobby with a fireplace greets you, and the front desk is open 24 hours a day. Laundry facilities are also provided for guests' convenience. Shopping, restaurants, recreational and sightseeing activities are within minutes of the resort complex. Experience a taste of colonial America in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Visit Colonial Williamsburg and experience life as it was lived in colonial times, or Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. The Williamsburg area offers a wide range of recreational activities for every family member. In addition to numerous historic sites, Williamsburg's close proximity to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA make it one of the country's top family destinations. Other nearby attractions include the Williamsburg Botanical Garden, Williamsburg Pottery Factory, Williamsburg Outlet Mall, Williamsburg Antique Mall, dinner theaters, ghost tours, lake for boating, fishing, and waterskiing, scenic nature trails, and wineries. Williamsburg offers a wide range of dining experiences, from fine restaurants to quaint taverns and bistros.
King's Creek Plantation is a scenic vacation property set on rolling hills in York County, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg is only three miles away while Yorktown and historic Jamestown are only 11 miles from the resort. Tennis courts and picnic areas with barbecue grills are conveniently located throughout the plantation. This private resort also features a clubhouse with heated outdoor pools, children's playground, and jogging trails. On top of elegant and roomy accommodations, a modern indoor aquatic center equipped with an indoor lap pool, hot tub, separate men's and women's locker rooms, sauna and a gym with state-of-art Cybex equipment are also available to guests. The resort's location is also convenient for those who wish to visit and experience all that Williamsburg's Historic Triangle has to offer. Also nearby are the Williamsburg National Golf Club, WaterCountry USA and Busch Gardens. The prime location of King's Creek Plantation makes it an ideal jump off point to explore Virginia's Historic Triangle. Walk down the streets where American history and independence was born in Colonial Williamsburg. Then head to Jamestown, and the Jamestown Settlement, where Captain John Smith landed and established the first permanent English settlement in America. Just down the Colonial Parkway is Yorktown, site of the final victory of the Americans over the British colonialists. While in the vicinity, eat and enjoy a glass of ale in old taverns that have continued to do business since the revolution, Aside from historical landmarks, the resort is also within a short driving distance away from famous area attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Williamsburg Winery, Colonial Downs Race Track, and Water Country USA. Guests of the King's Creek Plantation also receive discounted rates and preferred tee times at the nearby Williamsburg National Golf Club.
Welcome to Patrick Henry Square, a peaceful resort surrounded by all of the historic sights, sounds and attractions of Williamsburg, Virginia. Located just half of a block from the colonial district, Patrick Henry Square is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the area and its endless treasures. <br /><br />Enjoy the comfort of your one- or two-bedroom suite, most with a fully appointed kitchen, cable television, Internet access, a king-sized bed and a queen-sized pullout sofa. Work up a sweat in the resort's fitness room and then lounge in the heated outdoor pool. <br /><br />After, discover some of the more than 500 historic buildings in the area and dozens of reenactments. For a more modern take, head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, just two miles from the resort, for rides and shows, or cool off at Water Country USA. Also nearby, you'll find an array of scenic beaches, shopping destinations, golf courses and dining options. Come see why there's truly something for everyone to enjoy at Patrick Henry Square! <br /><br />History comes to life in Williamsburg and you can relive it every day. Plus save some time for visits to the great Presidential plantations, including Mount Vernon, Ashlawn and Monticello. Visit the University of Virginia’s Jefferson-designed architecture.