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.

2024

May

• 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