This city district is the perfect place to see and shop for all the history, period costumes, and antiques from the nation's colonial past. Dozens of shops provide unique crafts and timepieces from the past, such as colonial hats and bonnets, stationary with sealing wax, and 18th century soaps and jams. Bordered by Nassau, Francis, Waller, Nicholson, N. England, and Lafayette streets, Williamsburg Historic District carries upper-end products as well, including fine jewelry, pottery, craftsman's tools and linens.
Restored in the 1920s by John D. Rockefeller, the historic district is one of the most interesting and beautiful districts in the state and also has great dining choices. Restaurants, eateries, and fine dining venues are almost all choreographed as if they were from the 1700s. You can enjoy meals prepared upon antique dishware and furniture and age-old culinary arts.
Well-kept gardens are another district trademark that provide a peaceful setting of greenery for the town. Learn the history of each item, building, and landscape as you walk in the enchanting historic district of Williamsburg. Relax with a tavern ale or specialty root beer in the surroundings of colonial America.
