- Our list of the best things to do in Williamsburg, Virginia, features the top 107 nearby activities — including 47 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Williamsburg, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Williamsburg, VA , followed by 75 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport News, Yorktown, Smithfield, Hampton, Charles City, Sparta and Hopewell
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1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
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One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
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Billing itself as Virginia's first urban winery, Mermaid Winery makes an array of craft red and white wines from Virginia grapes. The winery hosts tastings and special events, and features a full-service restaurant.
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A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
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245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510
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Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
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Push Comedy Theater brings live comedy from local and national acts and hosts live sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. They also offer classes in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy along with acting and film production during the week.
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G-Force Karts is an amusement company that has a facility that supports laser tag, indoor kart racing, paintball, and archery tag. The facility is best known for having a 325-foot raceway.
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Constructed on the site of a Naval hospital, Fort Nelson Park provides visitors with a scenic field and walking path to jog on. The path has several historical markers that explain the history of Fort Nelson.
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Both the sea and naval history are supported at the Nauticus National Maritime Center. Visitors can learn about naval battleships and naval warfare while also having the ability to explore the oceans and the creatures that live there.
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The Iowa-class battleship named the USS Wisconsin is docked at the Town Point Park. The ship can be viewed specifically in Whisky Basin, and visits on the Wisconsin are held during business hours.
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1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
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Narrated naval base cruises depart daily through the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. Guests can view aircraft carriers, guided missile cruisers, and nuclear submarines from the water while enjoying the comfortable ship.