Williamsburg Inn

Treat both your mind and body to a rejuvenating experience at The Spa at Colonial Williamsburg. It all begins in calm surroundings that exude classic elegance. Soak in our serene décor and enjoy thoughtful amenities designed to prepare you for rejuvenation. As a guest you’ll be treated to premium amenities including robe, slippers, private locker, shower and vanity products. Arrive early for your treatments and linger afterward while you enjoy our women’s or men’s spa circuit, including steam rooms, signature shower, and whirlpools as well as our relaxation lounges. We also offer guests the conveniences of additional fitness, fine dining, recreation, and hotel options – making it perfect for the ultimate wellness weekend getaway.

Bassett Hall is a two-story, 18th-century frame house located on 585 acres of gardens and rolling Williamsburg Woodlands and is a part of the story of the creation of Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller made their home in this house during the early restoration of the Historic Area. (Located near the Capitol, on the south side of Francis Street at the end of a long, tree-lined approach. Admission is included in Colonial Williamsburg admission pass.)

Just as Colonial Williamsburg brings America’s revolutionary history to life, The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club honors the classic traditions of the game—while still creating an entertaining challenge for today’s players. Designed by the father-and-son team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Rees Jones, experience 36 walkable holes over three courses, surrounded by mature woodlands and free from neighboring real estate. Get in touch with nature, focus on your game, and get back to the true essence of golf in historic Colonial Williamsburg. Toast to a day spent on the course at one of several on-site restaurants. Take a short stroll and find yourself in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. From dining and hotel options, to spa services and living history exhibits, it’s easy to turn a golf getaway into an incredible vacation experience that will keep you coming back year after year.

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum is home to an extensive collection of American and British antiques, including furniture, textiles, tools, firearms, ceramics, silver, pewter, and clothing from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Enter through the reconstructed Public Hospital of 1773 where you can view an exhibition on the care of the mentally ill from 1773 when the building opened to 1885 when the original building burned.

With a mixture of restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes located in and around the Historic Area, you’ll find the perfect place for a historically-inspired family meal or an intimate evening of creative cuisine.

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, newly re-opened in expanded quarters adjacent to the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, houses one of the finest collections of American folk art in the country. Since colonial times, untrained artists and craftspeople working outside the mainstream of academic art have recorded aspects of everyday life, making novel and effective use of whatever media were at hand. Bold colors, simplified shapes, imaginative surface patterns, and the artist's own originality can be seen in the variety of paintings, carvings, toys, needlework, and other treasures they created. The Folk Art Museum offers changing exhibitions of American folk art from its permanent holdings and also sponsors major loan shows. (Enter the museum through the Public Hospital of 1773 on Francis Street between Nassau and South Henry streets. Admission is included in Colonial Williamsburg admission pass.)

The Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg stretches over 301 acres, and includes 88 original 18th-century structures. Hundreds of houses, shops and public outbuildings are reconstructed on their original foundations. Some buildings are open to the public, while others are private residences and administrative offices.

With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, entertaining shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, Busch Gardens is the ticket to world-class adventure. The results of Theme Parks Magazine's fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards are in and Busch Gardens is a clear winner; placing in nine of 17 categories. Busch Gardens was voted most beautiful park with 57 percent of votes. The European-themed park also had three of the top 10 steel roller coasters, with Griffon placing second in the favorite "New for 2007" category. Other notable placements include best food, best live entertainment, cleanest park, best seasonal event, best water ride and best themed ride or attraction. For the 21st consecutive year, the European-themed park has been voted the "Most Beautiful Park" by members of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. The combination of European-themed architecture, lush landscaping and elaborate costumes contributes to the beauty and charm of the park. Additionally, Busch Gardens has ranked highly in Amusement Today's international "Golden Ticket Awards" survey in the "Best Landscaping - Amusement Park" category. Busch Gardens has won the award every year since 1998 when the category was established.