Colonial Folk Art Studio and Gallery

0.8 mi

Such a unique & fun shop! Was greeted and helped by Kendra who was so sweet. So many unique artists…read morefeatured and interesting pieces, we will have to go back because there is just so much to see.

From the owner: Ladies and gentlemen, step right up! Prepare to be amazed by downtown Williamsburg's hottest new…read moreattraction, The Sideshow - The Greatest Gallery on Earth! Now open in downtown Williamsburg, Virginia .... no ticket required :). This amazing feat, years in the making, made its death-defying splash this April. Showcasing the finest fine glass and most stupendous ceramics, vintage vinyl floor coverings, wall art, fine jewelry, and handcrafted furniture - each one a work of art.

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Williamsburg Art Gallery

Gallery is not handicap accessible at all - it's located on the 2nd floor and has no elevator. I…read moresuggested they note this on their website. The director contacted me afterwards and did offer a solution.

If you visit Colonial Williamsburg make sure you visit the museum, they have a great assortment of…read morehistoric artifacts , the museum if big enough that you can be entertained, but not too big that will take much time

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

4.5

(11 reviews)

1.2 mi

We absolutely loved our trip to this museum! Not only is it free admission, but the collections…read morewere exceptional! It is one of the most well thought out, museums in terms of information and some sort of interactive aspect that I've seen for an art museum. We got there quite early on a Sunday, and was able to snag a street parking spot. That being said, there are plenty of lots around although you do have to pay to park at certain points of the day. We also truly enjoyed the interactive opportunity to talk to "Thomas Jefferson;" what a neat concept and truly educational!

The museum itself is lovely, many unique pieces; from the quilts to the folk art to the toys, it…read morewas a wonderful collection. We highly enjoyed the string performance, which made the experience extra special. The security guards also were helpful and kind. However, the woman running the Goode area doing crafts offered no apology after sending us downstairs when our family arrived at 1:25 for the 1:30 event. She told us to go to the story performance. My 80 year old mother had to trudge to the lower level only for everyone to be leaving the performance to head back to where we were to do the craft. We missed all the instructions due to this and were not caught up or as stated offered an apology by the woman who sent us away. The security guard who had helped us find our way down there did apologize and that was appreciated however the experience with the woman was incredibly off putting. It soured the whole experience as her attitude was so ugly as well. The museum itself is fine but some employees shouldn't be interacting with the public.

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Muscarelle Museum of Art

4.5

(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

This is a great museum. Our family throughly enjoyed their recent family day. Staff were very kind…read moreand helpful. Exhibits are great! Only caveat in regard to the family day is more volunteers would have been better. There was one volunteer in an area with two crafts and multiple parents had no idea what to do in regard to the craft.

This was a splendid looking building from the outside that exceeded my expectations for a…read morecollege-affiliated art gallery, of which I have visited many. On the inside, it had a set of local exhibitions and an upper floor of rotating thematic exhibits. While the museum was free to enter, they had a paid exhibition that frankly took up a large portion of the museum so I felt a little misled. I dodged in mainly because the weather was rough outside, but fortunately the rain passed. I didn't spend a ton of time here, but I did appreciate the college's commitment to art.

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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

Last year, Colonial Williamsburg changed entry to this museum from requiring a paid ticket to free…read moreaccess. The free access now makes this museum a terrific value for locals and visitors. The museum has excellent exhibits in furniture, textiles,18th- and 19th- century clothing, folk art, clocks, and so much more. In addition, the museum houses a comfortable theatre for lectures, music, and plays. Sometimes the shows have a fee, but many are free. There also is a counter service museum cafe that provides soups, chili, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a large open seating area. In addition, the gift shop sells upscale Colonial Williamsburg merchandise and jewelry. Free parking can be found on the side street or in a small lot across the street. Paid parking is available in nearby lots, many of which provide the first hour or two free.

Wow, what a place. If you go to Williamsburg you have to include this in your trip. They have a…read moredizzying variety of colonial and American items, weapons, clocks, furniture, clothing, toys, art. Really every aspect of life. I'm not a big fan of the layout, it is hard to tour in a methodical way, you have to backtrack to see every room and I think you'd want to see every room.

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Colonial Williamsburg

3.9

(654 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is a great historical attraction, but you have to know how to navigate it. The signs around…read morethe historical section are not great at all. We stayed a few miles away, so we drove in and parked at the visitors center (paid parking). Go inside the visitors center to get your passes & maps (make sure you get the clip passes as every person manning the doors at the different houses will ask). Go down to the bottom of the visitors center and catch the WATA bus to go into the historical section. We started at the governor's mansion and walked from there. You'll easily get 10,000 steps if you see the whole property, if you have mobility issues you definitely should rent a scooter (there are quite a few rental spots around the visitors center). You can take the WATA bus to most of the big attractions, but walking through really gives you the whole experience. We made the mistake of going on a 95° day in August and quickly realized there is little shade on property. Be prepared to be in direct sun most of the day. We had someone in our group who was hard of hearing using hearing aids, and it was quite hard to hear a lot of the tour guides in the buildings with the echoes. Emily in the governors mansion was the best tour guide by far. A must see attraction, but do your research and plan your trip before coming

Colonial Williamsburg should be so much easier to visit than it is…read more We visited as a family and were really looking forward to the experience, but left disappointed largely because the wayfinding is so poor. The printed map is surprisingly difficult to use, directional signage is inadequate, and it is often unnecessarily hard to work out where you are and how to get to the next attraction or program. And it wasn't just us. I lost count of how many visitors we saw standing staring at maps, apparently trying to figure out where to go next. This was especially frustrating because someone in our party has limited mobility following recent surgery. Walking several hundred yards in the wrong direction isn't just an inconvenience in that situation. In 2026, a major attraction covering an area this large should have proper smartphone navigation. You should be able to select "Governor's Palace," a particular program, restaurant, restroom, or bus stop and get GPS walking directions from your current location, along with distance, accessibility information, and estimated walking time. Better physical directional signs are badly needed as well. There is so much history here and clearly an enormous amount of work goes into preserving and interpreting it. The problem is finding it. Colonial Williamsburg could be a wonderful visitor experience. Unfortunately, today we spent far too much time trying to figure out where we were and where we were supposed to go. This is a very fixable problem, and I hope they fix it.

Display outside of the gift shops at the CW Visitors Center

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Strangeways Brewing

4.1

(44 reviews)

0.6 mi

A brewery in a strip mall. I know what you're thinking but hear me out. Once inside, you don't…read morefeel like you are in a mini mall or even a shopping area. The brewery is large, clean, colorful, spacious and inviting. It's uniquely decorated. Think taxidermy animals on the wall but half car couches. My family really enjoyed out trip to SB. First off, it was a quiet day. The bartender, a young guy, was super helpful. Flights of 10? Made my husband happy. I can't lie, there were 2 beers I wanted to taste. I like sours. The more they are reds and green, I usually like them. I can share the lucky charms one was not for me. The Welch's jelly sour was a win with me! Lots of merch to choose from. My husband got a really interesting scientist hat. Another win- they sell juice boxes for kids! All this place needs is some food. True score: 3.75

Plenty of options with strange, slightly off putting decor…read more I came here with a group for trivia, which was very fun. It did get very loud, but that's on par for any brewery. There were a lot of drink options, but not many snacks, so if you come here, eat before or have a plan to grab food after. I got the Sapphire Robot, which was sweet without being overwhelming. As someone who doesn't like beer that much, this was perfect. The decor was strange, which works for the name, but it put off my friends. If a ton of taxidermy bothers you, maybe skip it.

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Precarious Beer Project

This place is a nice little treat of craft beer heaven. We're visiting (my first time )…read moreWilliamsburg for the week for sis in laws graduation , she knows my affinity for cerveza & recommended this place - nailed it . Precarious has a nice chill non pretentious ambiance , with really good beer . Best of all the service is tops , the staff were the coolest , shout out Shannon who took care of me and hooked up a sample taster and recommendations based on my usual taste . Williamsburg is lucky to have this spot . Ended up Grabbing a 4 pack to go, hardest part is making sure I don't finish them all before we fly back to Cali.

Precarious is an energetic place to meet friends, have a drink, enjoy some good food, and play…read moregames. We recently went one Friday night and had a taco and burgers. All were very good. The noise level is pretty loud with music playing over speakers in the ceiling, the game machines, and people having a good time. You order your food and drinks at the counter, grab a pager, find a table, and retrieve your food. It's pretty easy and time goes by fast. You can dine inside or enjoy quieter space outside. They have fire pits on chilly days.

"Lemonade & Shade: Grape" (grape soda-inspired shandy)

Empty Throne Hazy IPA

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Basketball, skee ball, and air hockey arcade games.

DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

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Colonial Folk Art Studio and Gallery - galleries - Updated August 2026

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They had an excellent selection of M Graham paints which are professional grade and hard to find in…read moreother local stores. They also had many other unique supplies that are not stocked elsewhere in this area.

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