Williamsburg in the News

People are talking about Williamsburg. So find out what all the buzz is about. Discover all the latest news highlighting the best of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. From the area’s unrivaled dining and entertainment options to epic outdoor adventures and historic holiday happenings.

2024

February

• Travel + Leisure; 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia

January

• U.S. News & World Report; The 13 Best Presidents Day Weekend Getaways
• Wherever Family; Reasons to Visit Williamsburg in 2024
• The Local Palate; Tidewater Trails

2023

December

• Today; 25 best Christmas getaways to celebrate the season
• AOL; 25 best Christmas getaways to celebrate the season
• Yahoo News; 25 best Christmas getaways to celebrate the season

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

View prior year media clips here.