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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.

A Walk on Williamsburg's Wild Side

When you first set eyes on George Washington — standing front and center in a quiet field in Williamsburg, Virginia — you can tell he’s seen some things. His steely, stoic gaze can’t hide the scars of a tumultuous life etched across his face, but he’s also grown quite a bit since those days of…

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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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Drinking up the History Around Williamsburg, VA

One day nearly a decade ago, Celeste Gucanac went walking around Yorktown, Virginia, when an idea began percolating. During her stroll around the historic town, Celeste discovered the circa-1726 Cole Digges House and its highly caffeinated history. During the 1880s, the building housed Elizabeth…

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How to Reset and Relax in Williamsburg, Virginia

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? I’m not talking about a short-lived moment of meditation or sleeping in a few extra hours, but real relaxation! Now more than ever, it’s important to find time to recenter and reset to clear your mind, rejuvenate your body, and feel…

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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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All Things Pumpkin

Pumpkin treats offer a smashing good time Whether you’re a coffee lover or craft beer aficionado, there’s plenty of pumpkin-flavored fun brewing in Williamsburg. From breads to lattes and stouts to ales – with some seasonal treats for four-legged friends, too – options abound for the chillier…

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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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