Attractions and Activities near Us
Williamsburg, VA
Enjoy everything that the Williamsburg area has to offer, during your stay at Williamsburg Sampler Bed & Breakfast. Our B&B is treasure filled and very welcoming. Stroll through the William & Mary campus on the way to Merchants Square and the historic Williamsburg outdoor living museum all within walking distance. A short car ride will find a wealth of American history, scenic drives, world-class golf courses, and even theme parks. Whether you are shoppinginone of the quaint shops along the way or grabbing a beverage from one of the many restaurants, you will be immersing yourself in the culture and history that makes Williamsburg a unique vacation destination.
Local Dining
- The Blue Talon– Casual French Bistro with a welcoming attitude
- Fat Canary– Williamsburg “best somewhat formal” Restaurant
- The Cheese Shop– Known around the world for great sandwiches and, of course, cheese
- Amber Ox– Local Brewery with Great Food and Seasonal Brews
- Precarious Beer Project– Beer Hall & Taco Truck
- Illy Caffé– Italian Coffee Shop and Pastry Shop
- Black Bird Bakery– Bakery Treats & Fresh Bread
Attractions & Shopping
- Colonial Williamsburg Historic Living Museum
- Jamestown Settlement & Jamestown Island– America’s First Permanent Settlement
- Yorktown’s American Revolutionary Museum– Site of the Siege of Yorktown and General Cornwallis’s surrender to General George Washington
- William & Mary– Second oldest institution of higher education, founded by King William III and Queen Mary II
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not– Museum of the Fun and the Odd
- Busch Gardens– European-themed adventure park filled with award-winning gardens and world-class rollercoaster
- Williamsburg Premium Outlet Mall– Top-Rated Outlet Mall in the country
- The Velvet Shoestring– Awesome Consignment Shop
- Williamsburg Antique Mall– Lose yourself exploring historic knickknacks
Get Outdoors
- Go Ape Ropes Course– Outdoor adventure about the treetops
- Golf– Williamsburg is abundant with golf courses including the Kingsmill Championship Course and Colonial Williamsburg Golf Course
- Waller Mill Park– 2705-acre park created around a reservoir with a variety of water sports, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
- Go-Karts Plus– Speed…need we say more
