- Our list of the best things to do in Williamsburg, Virginia, features the top 107 nearby activities — including 47 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Williamsburg, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Williamsburg, VA , followed by 75 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport News, Yorktown, Smithfield, Hampton, Charles City, Sparta and Hopewell
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490 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219
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Looking at American Civil War history through Confederate, Union and African American eyes, the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar encompasses the historic Tredegar Gun Foundry, now repurposed as an exhibition space.
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110 1/2 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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Visitors to the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site can take free guided tours of an exhibit hall and her preserved home. The entire site including neighbor's homes covers about a quarter of a city block.
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A bowling center with 40 lanes, AMF Chesapeake Lanes offers traditional bowling for both individuals and leagues. The center has flat-screen televisions, billiard tables, arcade game machines and a pro shop with equipment and accessories..
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1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
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Outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen can get a workout in a peaceful and serene environment. Dismal Swamp Canal Trail offers several miles of nature pathway for bicyclists, walkers, hikers and horse back riders alike.
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The 348-mile James River is the 12th longest river in the United States found entirely within one state. The river is popular for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, and white water rafting.
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Chesapeake City Park houses a very large playground known as 'Fun Forest', a dog park, a skate park, and 12 regulation horseshoe courts. Picnic shelters and an outdoor stage are also located on site.
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Multiple gardens and wooded areas are available at the Chesapeake Arboretum. The site also features two butterfly bed gardens that are not an exact home for the insects but act as a special draw for wild butterfly specimens.
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Virginia War Memorial offers both general and self-guided tours of the Memorial. Visitors can casually view the artifacts, watch films and pay tribute in the Shrine of Memory using the Visitors Guide located in the Grand Lobby.
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Richmond International Raceway is a place for Nascar fans to enjoy the scene of tailgating, races, and special appearances/events. The facilities are managed well by staff and police to ensure safety and hospitality for all.
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On a hill overlooking the James River is the Hollywood Cemetery. Walking tours occur on a daily basis throughout the year and focus on the history of the cemetery as well as the famous people who are buried there.