How to Get Here

Turn your car into a time machine.

For someone living near Charlottesville, as Thomas Jefferson did, Colonial Williamsburg was four days away. By horse, that is. It's far more likely you'll be arriving by car. Even so, at your first glimpse of the 18th century you'll feel a sudden desire to leave your car and hop into a horse-drawn carriage.

By Car

sign Williamsburg is midway between Richmond and Norfolk on I-64 (exit 238). After exiting, look for the America's Historic Triangle directional signs (blue with red-and-white "ribbon"), where you'll notice the Colonial Williamsburg logo. The signs will direct you to the Visitor Center (address: 101A Visitor Center Drive (Hwy 132Y)). Once you purchase your admission pass, you can either take the complimentary shuttle bus or walk to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.

By Air

Convenient access via major airlines is possible with more than 200 flights, including nearly 30 non-stops, arriving daily to three international airports just 25 to 45 minutes away: Newport News-Williamsburg (PHF), Norfolk (ORF), and Richmond International (RIC). Each has rental car and limousine services.

By Train or Bus

Amtrak serves the Williamsburg Transportation Center with a connecting train from Washington, D.C. The center is just blocks from the Historic Area and provides car rentals, a cab stand, and Greyhound Bus connections.

Colonial Williamsburg's Hotels

There's so much to see and do in Colonial Williamsburg, you'll want to spend several days enjoying it all. To make the most of your visit, stay within steps of the Historic Area at one of our five Colonial Williamsburg Hotels that offer a range of distinctive lodging options.

Williamsburg Inn

Colonial Houses

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132 (Henry Street). Continue on Henry Street through the Historic Area. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Francis Street. Continue on Francis Street, turning right at the third street. Registration and check-in for Colonial Houses is at 305 South England Street, across from the Williamsburg Lodge and adjacent to the Williamsburg Inn. Registration Center hours 7:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Guests arriving after 11:00 p.m. can register at the Williamsburg Inn. A hospitality van is available for transportation to lodgings. Concierge desk open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Room service is available 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (757) 220-7978.
Street Address: (View on Google Maps)
Colonial Houses, 305 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Williamsburg Lodge

Woodlands Hotel

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132. Continue on Route 132 following signs to the Visitor Center. At second left, turn onto concrete aggregate road, Route 132Y. Turn at the first left; the Woodlands Hotel & Suites is at the top of the hill. (757) 220-7960.
Street Address: (View on Google Maps)
Woodlands Hotel and Suites, 105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Governor's Inn

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132. Continue on Route 132 approximately 1.8 miles, the Governor's Inn is at the top of the hill on the right, just before the railroad tracks. (757) 229-1000 ext. 6000.
Street Address: (View on Google Maps)
Governor's Inn, 506 North Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185