Fall Events and Vacations in Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg

Restored City

Williamsburg is the place to be this fall! This popular destination is filled with special events, as well as gorgeous autumn hues in the natural areas, making it a great spot for a couples getaway or a family retreat.

At Bassett Hall in Colonial Williamsburg this fall, be sure to catch the Williamsburg Storytelling Festival. This festival features eight talented storytellers who will amaze you with magical and historical tales ranging from African lore to Greek mythology and American history. There are a number of popular hotels within a mile of Bassett Hall, including the Americas Best Value Inn Historic Area, the Comfort Inn Historic Area, the Patrick Henry Inn, and the Quality Inn Historic Area.

Take a short, scenic drive out to Smith's Fort Plantation for the Old Virginia Christmas Festival of Crafts. Smith's Fort Plantation is a historical plantation that sits just seven miles from Williamsburg, and is filled with period furnishings and artifacts from the 17th century. At the Old Virginia Christmas Festival of Crafts, over eighty craftsmen in colonial costume will join together at Smith's Fort Plantation for an amazing event. You will find fire juggling, period music, weaving demonstrations, re-enactments, and more. Hotels close to the Smith's Fort Plantation include the Ramada Inn 1776, the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Williamsburg, the Americas Best Value Inn, and the Quality Suites Williamsburg.

Your family will want to enjoy the excitement at Busch Gardens Europe while you're visiting Williamsburg. This theme park is filled with exciting thrill rides, kiddie rides, regular live entertainment, and more. The park is also hosting several special events in the fall. On September 12 and 13, you can experience Wild Days with your regular admission to the park. Wild Days brings you an up-close experience with an amazing collection of wild animals as well as a visit by Jack Hanna himself. On September 25 through November 1, Busch Gardens Europe turns into one of the scariest venues in Williamsburg with Howl-O-Scream. Howl-O-Scream brings you haunted houses, goblins, and many other special events in addition to the normal attractions. Admission for Howl-O-Scream is included in your admission to Busch Gardens Europe. Hotels close to Busch Gardens include the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, the Quality Inn at Kingsmill, and the Four Points by Sheraton.

There are also numerous parks in the area that provide you with a great opportunity to enjoy the brilliant autumn hues of the great outdoors as well as the crisp fall weather. Some of the parks you may want to visit include the Grandview Natural Preserve, Walter Mill Park, and York River State Park.

Enjoy your fall getaway to Williamsburg by working in some of the many special events as well as sightseeing in the great outdoors into your vacation plans!