Williamsburg in the News

People are talking about Williamsburg. So find out what all the buzz is about.

Visit Williamsburg keeps the region top-of-mind through its public relations effort. Discover all the latest news articles highlighting the best of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.

2025

February

• Forbes Michelangelo’s Earliest Sketch For Sistine Chapel Makes World Debut In Virginia

• Explore.com Virginia's Charming College Town Nestled In The Mountains Offers Trails, Art, And History 
• WorldAtlas A Guide To The Perfect Weekend in The United States
• Islands Tucked In Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains Is An Underrated Town With A Booming Arts Scene, Wine, & Flavor 
• Mommy Poppins Yorktown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Yorktown, Virginia
• SmarterTravel The One Thing You Should Do in Every U.S. State 
• INSC Magazine Exploring Virginia's Wine Country: Must-Visit Vineyards and Hidden Gems 
• Radio Texas Live A New Record-Setting Roller Coaster is Now Coming To Six Flags
• Architectural Digest The 11 Oldest Buildings in America
• Eat This, Not That! The Best Ice Cream Shop in Every State Has Just Been Announced 
• Virginia Business Tourism: New attractions open, break ground statewide 
• Patch This Landmark Is The Most Romantic Place In VA, List Reveals
• American Battlefield Trust Celebrate America's Revolutionary Women This Month with Events Across the Country 
• The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) These 3 North Carolina sites were highlighted on USA Today’s 10Best lists
• Wherever Family Introduce Kids to History in Williamsburg’s Historic Triangle 
• Alexandria Living Magazine Nearby Escapes: Discover New Hotels for Your Next Getaway
• The Dogwood A daily journey through Virginia’s Black history: From Civil Rights to cultural icons
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily VPCC Invites Public to Free Presentation of Traveling Museum Highlighting African American History
• Islands Escape Chesakpeake Bay Crowds At A Secret Serene Island of Natural Beauty and Seafood
• East Idaho News Black history exhibit at Pocatello library highlights city's historic Triangle Neighborhood
• Leisure Group Travel The Yorktown Victory Parade & George Washington's Rock n' Roll Gala
• Leisure Group Travel Give Me Liberty: 250 Years Ago in Virginia
• The Collector Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Drawings Make First U.S. Visit
• Leisure Group Travel Celebrate America250 in Virginia with a Journey Through History & Music
• Artnet Michelangelo’s Drawings for the Sistine Chapel Visit the U.S. for the First Time
• My Family Travels The Birthplace of America in Virginia
• Daily Press (Newport News, VA)  Business Notes: Two Williamsburg businesses celebrate 50th anniversaries
• Time Out These are the Most Romantic Hotels in the U.S.
• WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA) New inn, inspired by French general in American Revolution, opens in Williamsburg
• Business Wire The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Romantic Hotels List Is Announced
• Daily Press (Newport News, VA) Historic Black church site in Colonial Williamsburg nears next phase
• Bluefield Daily Telegraph The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Romantic Hotels List Is Announced
• Arts & Collections International Michelangelo’s Rare Sketches Make US Debut at Muscarelle Museum of Art
• Virginia Living Maker Designs Miniatures for Historic Landmarks Across Virginia
• Antiques & Auction News Colonial Williamsburgs 78th Annual Garden Symposium Event To Celebrate Influence Of English Gardens On Colonial America

January

• Boomer Magazine Williamsburg Area Restaurant Week 2025
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Celebrate Black History Month at Jamestown Settlement with Contemporary Art and Music, Rare Artifacts and Exhibits
• WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA) Affordable ideas for Valentine’s Day 
• The Business Journal (Youngstown, OH) Black Artists in the Spotlight at The Butler Museum
• Lancaster Farming 10 Hearty Recipes to Whisk Away Winter’s Chill
• Business Insider The tumultuous history of America's pioneering all-metal house, which neighbors wanted to tear down and architects fought to save 
• Cape Charles Mirror Historic Palace Theater to Host Renowned Portrayal of Marquis de Lafayette
• Vacayou 5 Virginia Resorts for Wellness Lovers 
• Chesapeake Family Media 5 Family-Friendly Destinations in Virginia
• Wisconsin State Journal 6 things you may not realize are discounted on Black Friday
• Arlington Magazine Where to Go for a Relaxing Spa Weekend Outside of D.C.
• RV Life Money-Saving Tips for RVing With Kids 
• Yahoo Life Queen Elizabeth's Most Meaningful Outfits 
• Daily Press (Newport News, VA) Colonial Williamsburg to begin excavations at site of furniture maker’s house 
• Virginia Business Norfolk focuses on cruise and entertainment tourism 
• FinanceBuzz The Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Every State (#26 Looks Like Another Planet)
• Daily Press (Newport News, VA) Sharing his music: Saxophone player a common sight in James City County neighborhood
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologists Break Ground on New Excavation
• The Gazette-Virginian Lifelong history enthusiast to speak at ‘crossing’ events
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Spring Arts Season at W&M Promises Wide Range of Entertainment
• TravelPulse Every State's Best February 2025 Events
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Food Truck Tracker: Here’s What Food Trucks in the Area are Doing

2024

December

• Lonely Planet: The top 10 day trips from Richmond, VA 
• EzyTravelHub​: Best Day Trips day trips from Richmond, VA 
• WETA: Get Out of Town- Williamsburg, VA 
• PBS: Get Out of Town- Williamsburg, VA 
• Convention South: 2024 Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced 
• YTravel Blog: Fun Activities In Williamsburg To Do With Kids Besides History 
• VCP Travel: Fun Activities In Williamsburg To Do With Kids Besides History 
• Recommend: Peak Season Promos: Holiday Packages for Last-Minute Getaways 
• Trazee Travel: How to Celebrate Christmas in Virginia

November

• Virginia Business: 100 People to Meet in 2025: Rainmakers 
• Northern Virginia Magazine: Festive Places to Travel for a Weekend this Holiday Season 
• Connect the Dots: Richmond Magazine (Print Version) 
• The Dogwood: 10 small Virginia towns that become real-life winter wonderlands 
• Richmond Magazine: Connect the Dots 
• Our Community Now: Connect the Dots 
• Washingtonian: Visiting America's Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown in Virginia 
• Wherever Family: Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas in Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, Virginia 
• The Free Lance-Star: Top 5 events this weekend: Christmas Town, 'Anastasia' 
• Outlook Traveller: Top 10 Christmas Towns to Visit During On US Trip 
• Philly Chit Chat: Visit Williamsburg 
• Washingtonian: 6 Christmas Towns a Short Drive From DC With Festive Holiday Shops 
• Active Over 50: Visiting America's Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown in Virginia 
• Virginia Living: Top 10 Merry Markets Around Virginia 

October

• Medium: 10 Best Weekend Getaways Near You 
• RM World Travel: Destination Spotlight -Visit Williamsburg 
• ConventionSouth: Visit Williamsburg Is Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
• Unscaled Travel Show: The Hauntings of Williamsburg, Virginia 
• Meetings Today: As Virginia Surges, Three New CVB Leaders Seize the Moment
• PureWow: The 39 Best Christmas Towns in the United States
• Yahoo Life: The 39 Best Christmas Towns in the United States
• MSN: The 39 Best Christmas Towns in the United States
• Today: Looking for a spooky time? Here are the 5 best haunted towns in the US 
• Today - Broadcast: Looking for a spooky time? Here are the 5 best haunted towns in the US 
• AOL: The 5 best haunted towns in the US if you're looking for a spooky time 
• NBC - Bay Area: The 5 best haunted towns in the US if you're looking for a spooky time 
• Yahoo Life: The 5 best haunted towns in the US if you're looking for a spooky time
• Daily Miami News: The 5 best haunted towns in the US if you're looking for a spooky time 
• Southern Living: 10 Weekend Getaways In Virginia For Every Type Of Traveler 
• AOL: 10 Weekend Getaways In Virginia For Every Type Of Traveler 
• Scary Mommy: 33 Halloween Towns Every Halloween Lover Should Put On Their Bucket List
• Health Reporter: 33 Halloween Towns Every Halloween Lover Should Put On Their Bucket List
• Nazret: 8 Best & Amazing Places To Visit In Williamsburg In October 2024
• TravelAwaits: Halloween Countdown: Spookiest Towns In The US 

September

• Time Out: The 18 best ghost tours in the U.S. for a really good scare
• Washingtonian: 8 “Haunted” Hotels for a Spooky Getaway Near DC
• Inside Hook: The Best Boozy Beverage Trails (That You Don’t Know About)
• USA Today: 10 best family vacation ideas for fall 2024, according to travelers and experts 
• Southern Living: 12 Best Girlfriend Getaways In Virginia To Take This Fall 
• Yahoo Life: 12 Best Girlfriend Getaways In Virginia To Take This Fall 
• AOL: 12 Best Girlfriend Getaways In Virginia To Take This Fall 
• Fox 5 Washington DC: Must-Visit Stops In Williamsburg, VA 
• Fox 5 Washington DC: DMV Destinations: Williamsburg
• Fox 5 Washington DC: Historic Jamestowne | DMV Destinations 
• Fox 5 Washington DC - Broadcast: DMV Destinations: Williamsburg 
• Fox 5 Washington DC - Broadcast: Historic Jamestowne | DMV Destinations
• Convention South: 101 Things To Do In The South
• Yahoo News: Historic Jamestowne | DMV Destinations

August

• Washington Informer: African American History Highlighted As Part Of Williamsburg Tourism (PRINT VERSION OF ARTICLE THAT RAN ONLINE IN JULY 2024)
• PureWow: The 31 Best Fall Vacations in the U.S. to Avoid Big Crowds (and See Some Beautiful Foliage)
• AOL: The 31 Best Fall Vacations in the U.S. to Avoid Big Crowds (and See Some Beautiful Foliage) 
• Yahoo Life: The 31 Best Fall Vacations in the U.S. to Avoid Big Crowds (and See Some Beautiful Foliage)
• Best Life: 7 Best U.S. Road Trips For History Buffs 
• Washington Informer: African American History Highlighted As Part Of Williamsburg Tourism
• Family Vacationist: 10 best family vacation ideas for fall 2024, according to travelers and experts
• Fox 5 Washington DC: Highlighting Williamsburg, VA!
• Fox 5 Washington DC: Little York Confectionary in Williamsburg, VA
• Fox 5 Washington DC - Broadcast: Highlighting Williamsburg, VA!
• Fox 5 Washington DC - Broadcast: Little York Confectionary in Williamsburg, VA
• Yahoo News: Highlighting Williamsburg, VA!
• Yahoo News: Little York Confectionary in Williamsburg, VA
• MSN: Little York Confectionary in Williamsburg, VA

July

• Mommy Poppins: 12 Affordable Family Vacation Ideas For End-of-Summer Escapes On The East Coast 
• Digital Journal: Q&A: USA @250 & Why Historical Tourism Is Expected To Increase
• World Atlas: The Most Picturesque Small Towns In The Southern United States
• The Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press/The Virginia Gazette: Ceremony To Kick Off New Williamsburg Police Station
• Governor of Virginia: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $20 Million For Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead Of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
• Stroller in the City: History & Adventure in Williamsburg, Virginia – Our Family’s 4 Day Itinerary
• The Mocoshow: The Largest Water Park in the Mid-Atlantic Turns 40 Years Old; Everything You Need to Know For a Visit 
• Smart Meetings: Smart Moves in Sonoma, Cabo San Lucas and More
• Martha Stewart: How Crop Rotation Can Yield a Better Vegetable Garden Every Year 
• Trazee Travel: How to Spend July 4 in Williamsburg, Virginia 
• It's A Southern Thing: 7 Patriotic Towns to Visit in the South
• Wanderlust: Living History 

June

• TravelPulse: Every State's Best July Events in 2024 
• TravelPulse: 8 Fun Fourth of July Festivals Around the United States 
• Going Places Near and Far: Planning a July 4th, Summer Getaway? Roadtrippers Can Guide the Way
• Taking the Kids 
• Independent Tribune 
• Columbus Telegram 
• Bismarck Tribune 
• Fremont Tribune 
• Grand Island Independent 
• Hickory Daily Record 
• Arcamax 
• SCNow 
• Wahoo Newspaper 
• Winston-Salem Journal
• Muscatine Journal 
• Culpeper Star-Exponent 
• The News & Advance 
• Beatrice Daily Sun 
• Herald & Review 
• McDowell News 
• I've Been Bit: Enjoy a Stellar Weekend in Williamsburg: Top Things to See & Do
• The Cents of Money: 15 Budget-Savvy Family Vacation Spots
• Wire News Fax: 3 Great American Cities for History Buffs and Patriotic Travelers this Summer - (syndicated version of article that ran on Fox News in May 2024)
• Outlook Traveller: 10 Cities History Buffs Must Visit In The USA
• Outlook India: 10 Cities History Buffs Must Visit In The USA
• Reader's Digest: 35 Must-Visit Destinations to Experience the Ultimate 4th of July Weekend Getaway
• Vacation Idea: 25 Best Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia

May

• Fox News: 3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer
• Fox News: Memorial Weekend facts you must know, plus great American travel and more hot reads
• 1010 WCSI: 3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer
• Head Topics: 3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer
• Blog Chicks: 3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer
• Parent Magazines Florida; Great Vacation Destinations with Kids
• Moral Compass; Juneteenth Celebrations in Williamsburg, VA
• AOL;  Williamsburg with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day
• Wherever Family; Reasons to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Williamsburg, VA
• Parade; The 9 Best Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia for a Truly Unforgettable Vacay
• Yahoo Life; 9 Unique Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia for an Unforgettable Vacay
• AOL; 9 Unique Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia for an Unforgettable Vacay
• Newsbreak; 9 Unique Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia for an Unforgettable Vacay
• Small Market Meetings; Leveraging Historic Sites

April

• Southern Living;  Top 10 Best Small Towns (PRINT)
• WETA; Get Out of Town- Williamsburg, VA
• PBS; Get Out of Town- Williamsburg, VA
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily; Visit Williamsburg Wins Award for ‘Life At Your Pace’ Campaign
• Budget Travel; Celebrate the Earth With These Wonder-filled Escapes Into Nature

March

• Wherever Family; 7 of the Best Places to Golf in Williamsburg, Virginia
• Budget Travel; 5 Fun Vacations to Book this Spring
• Trazee Travel; Outdoor Adventures You Have to Try in Williamsburg, Virginia
• NJ Family; It’s Not Too Late to Plan These Spring Break (or Summer) Getaways

February

• McDowell News; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Travel + Leisure; 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals
• NewsPub; 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals
• The EveryMom; 20 of Our Favorite Family Road Trip Destinations in the U.S.
• Forbes; The 12 Best Spring Break Destinations For Families
• Time Out; Cheap family vacations in the U.S. for 2024
• The Points Guy; 15 best places for a cheap spring break getaway
• The Travel; East Coast Road Trip: 10 States To Stop In (& Which Coastal Cities To Visit In Them)
• Taking the Kids; Celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Winston-Salem Journal; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Muscatine Journal; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Culpeper Star-Exponent; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• The News & Advance; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Beatrice Daily Sun; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
• Herald & Review; Taking the kids: And celebrating Black artists during Black History Month

January

• U.S. News & World Report; The 13 Best Presidents Day Weekend Getaways
• WTOP News; The 13 Best Presidents Day Weekend Getaways
• Wherever Family; Reasons to Visit Williamsburg in 2024
• The Local Palate; Tidewater Trails (online version of the print issue from September 2023)

2023

December

• The George; Oh The Places You'll Go
• The Telegraph; Capital pleasures: Historic cities and neighbourhoods to explore in the Capital Region USA
• Trazee Travel;  How to Celebrate Christmas With A Trip To Williamsburg, Virginia
• Epoch Times; The 6 Finest Christmas Wonderlands in America

November

• TravelPulse; 20 Best Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals In the US
• Far & Wide; Most Magical Christmas Markets in the U.S.
• Scary Mommy; 19 Small Towns That Feel Like They’re From A Christmas Movie
• MSN; This Virginia City Is One of T+L Readers' Favorites in the U.S. — How to Visit
• Budget Travel; Step Back Into Time at These Historic Holiday Destinations
• Convention South; 2023 Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced
• Travel + Leisure; This Virginia City Is One of T+L Readers' Favorites in the U.S. — How to Visit
• The EveryMom; 22 of the Best Christmas Towns for a Holiday Getaway
• Recommend; ‘Tis Almost the Season—Holiday Happenings Pt. 2

October

• Wherever Family; Head to Historic Williamsburg, Virginia, For a Holiday-Filled Getaway
• AAA Northeast Magazine; Celebrate Spooky Season at These Theme Park Haunts
• House Beautiful; We Found the 35 Absolute Spookiest Ghost Tours in the U.S.
• 50+ World; A Visit to America's Birthplace: Jamestown, Virginia
• Far & Wide; America's Spookiest Small Towns Will Give You Chills

September

• Go World Travel;  Writer John Smith Discovers Historic John Smith in Jamestown, Virginia
• Honeymoons.com; 15 Best Honeymoon Destinations in September
• The Local Palate; Tidewater Trails (Print)
• Taking the Kids; 23 Fabulous Fall Getaways for 2023
• Families Love Travel; Best Places To Visit During Thanksgiving Break With Your Family In Or From The Northeast
• Travel Market Report; Your Clients Will Love These 3 Halloween Attractions
• TravelPulse; Every State's Top Destination for Family Travel
• Travel and Leisure; These Comfy Hiking Sneakers Take My Feet From Trail to Cobblestone Without Any Pain

August

• AAA; 7 Road Trip-Worthy Amusement Parks
• HGTV; 21 of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Getaways 2023

July

• Daily Press; Williamsburg named among best U.S. cities by Travel + Leisure readers
• Virginian-Pilot; Williamsburg named among best U.S. cities by Travel + Leisure readers
• The Daily Mail News Today; Williamsburg named among best U.S. cities by Travel + Leisure readers
• Williamsburg Yorktown Daily; Williamsburg Chosen Among 15 Favorite Cities in the U.S. by 'Travel + Leisure' Readers
• WNEWS247; Williamsburg Chosen Among 15 Favorite Cities in the U.S. by 'Travel + Leisure' Readers
• Travel and Leisure; Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Cities in the United States of 2023
• 93.1 WPOC; Visit Williamsburg - Where To Next - A Travel Podcast With Francesca - Where To Next? (Podcast)
• iHeart; Visit Williamsburg - Where To Next - A Travel Podcast With Francesca - Where To Next? (Podcast)
• 102.7 JackFM; Visit Williamsburg - Where To Next - A Travel Podcast With Francesca - Where To Next? (Podcast)
• Z104.3 Baltimore; Visit Williamsburg - Where To Next - A Travel Podcast With Francesca - Where To Next? (Podcast)
• Heaven 600; Visit Williamsburg - Where To Next - A Travel Podcast With Francesca - Where To Next? (Podcast)

June

• GolfPass; A Top Player Picks The 10 Best Golf Courses in Williamsburg, Virginia
• MSN; A Top Player Picks The 10 Best Golf Courses in Williamsburg Virginia
• Planner at Heart; A Top Player Picks The 10 Best Golf Courses in Williamsburg Virginia
• World Atlas; 9 Oldest Founded Towns to Visit in Virginia
• The Travel; Experience Unforgettable Charm In The Oldest Cities In America

May

• Best Life; 7 Charming Small Towns in the U.S. That Come Alive in the Summer
• The Travel; 10 East Coast Road Trips That Will Have You Packing Your Car ASAP
• Country Living; 40 of the Best Affordable Family Vacations in the U.S.
• MSN; 51+ Best Family Weekend Getaway Ideas in the Southeast
• 365 Atlanta Traveler; 51+ Best Family Weekend Getaway Ideas in the Southeast

April

• MSN; 16 Summer Vacation Ideas for an Unforgettable Family Experience
• Mommy Poppins; 12 Best Places To Visit in the South, USA with Kids
• MSN; Best Historical Places to Visit in the USA | 10 States for History Buffs

March

• Good Housekeeping; 16 Summer Vacation Ideas for an Unforgettable Family Experience
• Parenthood and Passports; Best Historical Places to Visit in the USA | 10 States for History Buffs
• Trips to Discover; 14 Affordable Vacation Destinations for Summer
• Peninsula Chronicle; Williamsburg Named One Of South’s Best Small Towns
• Kids Love Travel; Pet-Friendly Williamsburg
• Southern Living; The 50 Best Small Towns In The South 2023
• USA Today- 10 Best; Best Historic Small Town (2023)
• U.S. News & World Report; Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA

February

• Virginian Pilot; Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year (PRINT)
• Matador Network; Old-World Charm, Carriage Rides, and Seafood: Why Williamsburg, Virginia Is the Perfect Winter Getaway  

January

• Yahoo Finance; Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year  
• Yahoo Sports;  Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year 
• Roanoke Times; Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year (PRINT)
• Local Today;  2 cities in Virginia are the best cities in the US list  
• Zay Zay;  The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State
• Virginia Gazette; Travel trends could be good news for Williamsburg (PRINT)
• Yahoo News; Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year
• Virginia Gazette; Marketing efforts resulted in $832 million in visitor spending in Williamsburg area last year
• Peninsula Chronicle; Local Tourism Industry Still Struggling With Staffing Issues
• 13NewsNow; 2 Virginia cities make Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the US list 
• Virginia Daily Press; 2 Virginia cities make Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the US list 
• WUSA9; 2 Virginia cities make Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the US list