Welcome to Williamsburg

Welcome to The WilliamsBLOG, a place where experts and influencers inspire you to experience Williamsburg, just as they do. Here is where you’ll find buzzworthy ways to customize your next stay with insider tips on everything from selecting the perfect produce at a farmers market and scoring the best vintage finds on a boutique shopping spree to getting a taste of the emerging brewpub scene and an essential guide to top seasonal events. Get inspired to get away.

Where to Savor Holiday Sweets in Williamsburg

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge. Since I’ve lived in Williamsburg for many years, I know exactly where to find the best sweets and treats. Williamsburg has so many hidden gems that offer up delicious holiday desserts, not to mention exceptional sweets year-round…

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All Things Pumpkin: A Taste of Fall in Williamsburg

As the leaves start to change colors in Williamsburg, Virginia, fall flavors resurface. Pumpkin takes center stage, showing up in everything from lattes and pastries to savory dishes. Whether you crave a cozy classic or a creative twist, the area’s seasonal menus are brimming with pumpkin-flavored…

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Sip, Sip, Hooray: The Williamsburg Coffee Scene is Hot — and Haute

Tea might be the most famous beverage of our Colonial forebearers, but another drink played a notable role in America’s history. Coffee became the choice of patriots as a form of protest surrounding British Parliament’s steep tea taxes. Today, a cup of joe is still the drink of choice stateside as…

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What's Baking in Williamsburg

Finding great dessert in Williamsburg is a piece of cake! Whether you’re on vacation and looking to indulge or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth in Williamsburg. From flaky, buttery croissants, to towering cakes whole or by the slice, and…

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A Dog's Day Out in Williamsburg

Dog-friendly restaurants with “drool-worthy” food, a trip back to Colonial times, and a walking ghost tour are just three of the unique experiences my dogs had in pet-friendly Williamsburg. With more travelers opting for car travel due to social distancing and recent health guidelines, it’s the…

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