Arts, Wine, Food & Entertainment
Travel back in time and dine in one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century taverns. Casual restaurants abound, so it's easy to find a family-friendly bistro, cafe, deli or buffet. If you're planning a special night out, dine along the river in Yorktown or enjoy an elegant atmosphere at any of several Williamsburg restaurants.
To learn more about the Arts in Williamsburg, start with the Discover the Arts in Williamsburg guide. There are several world-class museums, but the area is also home to an endless number of smaller galleries and studios, easily found by using the new guide.
- Begin your art discovery at Historic Jamestowne’s 1608 Glasshouse, America’s first artisan and industrial business, and watch trained craftsmen create your purchase right before your eyes.
- Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens provide world-class entertainment day and night, and at several venues.
- Plan a day strolling around Historic Yorktown, browsing in antique shops and art galleries. Complete your visit with a relaxing stroll along the York River. Throughout the fall, you can enjoy live music, dancing, a wine festival and more at Riverwalk Landing.
- Williamsburg plays host to various arts festivals, concerts and performers from all over the world. In Merchants Square, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, and the square comes alive with An Occasion for the Arts each fall.
- Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center museum galleries feature hundreds of objects from the 17th and 18th centuries – paintings and works in ceramic, metal and fabric.
Taste wine from the Williamsburg Winery where they’ve mastered the art of old-world wine making. Enjoy tours, tastings, dining or even stay overnight.
Check the events calendar to find wine & food festivals, arts events, tastings, music and more.