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My personal recs for visiting Williamsburg, Virginia
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items I recently visited the Williamsburg Area, and here are my personal recommendations.
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Local dining options
What else is there to do?
The Lodge at Colonial Williamsburg
Local dining options
Conveniently, many usual fast food joints like McDonald’s are nearby; but if you’re looking for a sit down meal, here are the places I can wholeheartedly recommend.
Fun, retro vibe, delicious burgers, and milkshakes. What more could you ask for?
Order Online | Freddy's
Jackie Chan once ate here!
Absolutely delicious array of Chinese, Mongolian, and Japanese cuisine.
Peking Restaurant
100 points awarded by me to the Steak and Cheese Calzone. And if you’re a Coca-Cola lover, this is one of the only places in Williamsburg to get one. You’re welcome.
Mellow Mushroom | Best Pizza in Williamsburg, VA
What else is there to do?
There is no shortage of things to do in Williamsburg; you will easily find yourself wishing for more time at the end of the day!
If you’ve never seen Irish dancing live, then Celtic Fyre is a must-do while you’re in Williamsburg!
Celtic Fyre: Live Irish Step Dancing - Busch Gardens
Voted “Most Beautiful Theme Park” consecutively since 1990, this park is truly an amazing experience for every park goer. Don’t let the coaster pics fool you, Busch Gardens has something for everyone.
Busch Gardens - Williamsburg
Experience Colonial America in an immersive fashion, by walking through a restored and rebuilt version of the original settlement!
Colonial Williamsburg
Also in Williamsburg is a museum dedicated to the history of the Jamestown Settlement, located near the site of the original colony!
Jamestown Settlement | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA
Defnitely take some time to wander arund Merchant's Square! Lots of cute shops, and who doesn't love a good old fashioned brick path?
A Unique Shopping Experience | Colonial Williamsburg Merchants Square
This is a beautiful little garden, and easily missed. Perfect lace to take a few minutes of quiet and enjoy nature.
Adams Garden
The Lodge at Colonial Williamsburg
The 2026 NAC Event reserved a room block for dancers and their families, and this was where all of the dancing took place at NAC 2026! I'd love to stay here again if for no other reason than the aesthetic charm.
This was the beautiful venue for the 2026 North American Championships, hosted by the USA Irish Dance Alliance branch of An Chomhdháil.
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection – Historic Hotel Near Colonial Williamsburg, Shopping & Dining Since 1939