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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Ollie #1 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial...... more » Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial Virginia: Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
William and Mary College
Ollie #2 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Owner description: The Sir Christopher Wren building, the oldest college building in America, is one of several historical attractions on the campus of this...... more » Owner description: The Sir Christopher Wren building, the oldest college building in America, is one of several historical attractions on the campus of this second-oldest university in the U.S., which boasts four U.S. presidents among its graduates. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Jamestown Settlement
Ollie #3 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 383 reviews

Jamestown Settlement is one of the most interesting living museums in Williamsburg or anywhere.  It is a museum that pays tribute to the first permanent English Settlement in the... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
Ollie #4 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
A vast collection (8,000 objects) from 17th, 18th and early 19th century America are on display at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Ollie #5 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
19th-century folk household objects (toys, kitchenware, paintings, furniture, etc.) are on display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Colonial Williamsburg
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Ollie #6 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 1,080 reviews
Owner description: Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that...... more » Owner description: Observe and even participate in 18th-century life at this reconstructed historic village where costumed actors come very close to convincing you that you've traveled back in time. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Historic Jamestowne
Ollie #7 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Owner description: Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Ongoing archaeology at the site of James Fort has...... more » Owner description: Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Ongoing archaeology at the site of James Fort has changed our understanding of the struggles and triumphs of early 1600s life in Virginia. Living history programs and an archaeology museum tell the story of this dramatic rediscovery. The site is jointly administered by the National Park Service and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on behalf of Preservation Virginia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
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Public Hospital Museum
Ollie #8 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
The first mental institution in North America.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Governor's Palace
Ollie #9 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
The luxurious palace of the loyalist governor, complete with meticulously replicated late 18th century furnishings.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Busch Gardens
Ollie #10 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 895 reviews

Busch Gardens is an action-packed European-themed adventure park boasting more than 350 acres of fun-filled world exploration. Guests can combine family-friendly experiences and... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  4.6 miles from city center
Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course
Ollie #11 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: New to Williamsburg for 2012! It’s not in the dictionary, but if it was, Go Ape would be described as a ‘tree top adventure’. That means we build...... more » Owner description: New to Williamsburg for 2012! It’s not in the dictionary, but if it was, Go Ape would be described as a ‘tree top adventure’. That means we build giant obstacle courses up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the world's best zip lines (5 big ones at our Freedom Park location in Williamsburg, VA). We then equip people with harnesses, pulleys and carabiners, give them a 30 minute safety briefing and training and let them loose into the forest canopy, free to swing through the trees. Of course, instructors are always on hand, regularly patrolling the forests. The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all (no pun intended), it’s just great fun. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Water Country USA
Ollie #12 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 218 reviews

Water Country USA entertains guests with some of the world's largest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and... more »

Attraction type  Water Parks; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  4.1 miles from city center
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York River State Park
Ollie #13 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  7.8 miles from city center
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Bassett Hall
Ollie #14 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rockefeller Jr. decorated in 18th-century furnishings.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Waller Mill Park
Ollie #15 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Kimball Theatre
Ollie #16 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Located in Merchant's Square of Colonial Williamsburg, the Kimball Theatre hosts live plays and performances and shows independent films in a...... more » Owner description: Located in Merchant's Square of Colonial Williamsburg, the Kimball Theatre hosts live plays and performances and shows independent films in a beautiful historic venue. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Williamsburg Winery
Ollie #17 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 141 reviews

The tour of the winery shows how it is tied into the history of the Williamsburg and Jamestown area.  The tour costs $10 and takes about an hour including the tasting.  The tour... more »

Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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King's Arms Tavern
Ollie #18 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 108 reviews
An elegant historic tavern in Colonial Williamsburg.
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Wren Building
Ollie #19 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Great Wolf Lodge
Ollie #20 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Water Parks; Game/ Entertainment Centers
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
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