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.

We're Going Where?? One Teen's Trip To Williamsburg, VA

So… your parents say you’re headed to Williamsburg. A colonial town? Really? The LAST thing you expected as a teenager! Well, worry not, because although it seems like you might be trapped in the 18th century beneath the colonial exterior, there is much to do that you’re going to love! Colonial…

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Get the Star Treatment in Williamsburg

A trio of celebrities recently opted for getaways in Williamsburg, Virginia, where heart-pounding adventures, historical exploration, and tastebud-tickling temptations are easy for fans to recreate. Emmy Award-winning actress Tamera Mowry and “Dancing With the Stars” favorite Witney Carson…

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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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Two Corgis' Weekend Away From The City

“Want to go for a ride?” To us pups, this is our favorite phrase to hear, other than, of course, “Do you want a treat?” and “Good dog!” The drive from our home in Northern Virginia to Williamsburg took about three hours. Don't worry, we left the driving to our humans and slept the whole way. For our…

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7 Charming Date Ideas in Williamsburg

I lived in Richmond, Virginia years ago, moved out of state, and then moved back in late 2019. Surprisingly enough, I had never been to Williamsburg, VA until just recently! It is the perfect day trip from Richmond and most places in Virginia or a quick flight from anywhere on the East Coast. My…

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8 Cozy Things to Do in Williamsburg

We just had the coziest weekend in Williamsburg, VA! After celebrating our 10-year anniversary, we thought, “What a wonderful time to get away, just the two of us.” Joey and I first visited Williamsburg about 12 years ago and completely fell in love. We were thrilled to be going again to enjoy all…

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