Visiting with Kids

Virginians often experience multiple seasons of weather in a day. Wear layers and comfortable walking shoes.

Firearms and weapons are prohibited at Colonial Williamsburg. Only Colonial Williamsburg sworn security personnel and law enforcement officers are permitted to bring firearms or other weapons of any kind onto Foundation property or onto Foundation parking lots.

• Pets are allowed in certain areas of Colonial Williamsburg property if they are always on a leash and under the handler’s direct control. Specifically, pets are allowed in parts of the Historic Area, including Duke of Gloucester Street and the Visitor Center. Pets are not permitted in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Rockefeller Library, administrative buildings, on carriages, retail outlets, trade sites, historic buildings, or in any site or Colonial Williamsburg-owned facilities requiring an admission ticket. Chowning’s Tavern Garden and the Social Terrace at the Williamsburg Inn are pet-friendly establishments. Pets must be always leashed and under owner control. Guests must clean up after their pets and cannot be allowed on the dining tables. Dangerous animals or animals not on a leash or otherwise under the control of their owner are prohibited. We reserve the right to request owners remove a pet disrupting Colonial Williamsburg programming. Colonial Williamsburg hotels each have specific pet policies. Click one of the hotel properties below to review its pet policy.
  
  
  • Williamsburg Inn
  • Williamsburg Lodge
  • Woodlands Hotel
  • Griffin Hotel

Colonial Williamsburg's retail stores are conveniently located across the campus. Our retail stores offer exclusive Colonial Williamsburg souvenirs, t-shirts, books, signature bath and spa beauty products, toys and games, jewelry, folk arts and crafts, gourmet foods and spirits, housewares, sundries, and hundreds of unique historical items. Don't have time to shop during your visit? Find thousands of items from our stores in our online shop.

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Ticketed guests are encouraged to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, where parking is available for $10 per day, and take advantage of the complimentary bus service to the Historic Area. Parking lots require the use of the free Passport app but also offer free 30-minute parking in most cases (a Passport app $0.35 convenience fee may apply). Payment kiosks are also available in most locations.

Visit our Parking and Buses page for more information.

Colonial Williamsburg's official hotels offer a range of accommodations. Whether you are traveling for business, looking for a romantic getaway, or planning a family vacation, you'll find an option that will meet your needs.

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America’s Historic Triangle
Three places in Virginia can lay claim to where America was born. The first permanent English settlers arrived at Jamestown in 1607. At Williamsburg, the ideas of independence and revolution took form. The siege of Yorktown in 1781 was the last major battle of the American Revolution. In this Historic Triangle, discover the history of the diverse people whose lives form the earliest chapters of America’s story. In fact, we’ve packaged a Historic Triangle ticket so that you can save when you explore all 3 places.

Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens® offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling roller coasters, animal encounters, great dining, and shows. With our Bounce Tickets, you can enjoy admission to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Water Country USA
Guests can splash and slide the summer away at Water Country USA®, Virginia's largest water park. Experience more than 25 water attractions. With our Summer Bounce Ticket, you can enjoy admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Water Country USA, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

When adverse weather occurs, we encourage guests to explore The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, as well as take a tour of the Governor's Palace and the Capitol, which are all indoor activities.

Learn more about our inclement weather policy here.

There are plenty of dining choices to please all tastes. Experience Historic Taverns in the Historic Area, enjoy exquisite cuisine in modern restaurants or check out a sandwich shop or bistro in Merchants Square.

While lunch seats are first-come, first-served, dinner reservations are strongly recommended. A Colonial Williamsburg reservation team member (1-800-447-8679) will assist you with dining reservations, admission or program tickets, and hotel accommodations, and answer your specific questions.