Recreation & Activities
Guests at the Resort Collection of Colonial Williamsburg have long enjoyed golf and a variety of outdoor sports. Swimming pools, tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, lawn croquet, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bicycling, and miniature golf are available. Now guests can relax in the new Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.
Golf — The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club—45 unique walkable holes and panoramic views surrounded by dense groves of Virginia hardwoods.
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg: A Continuum of Wellness
Inspired by five centuries of wellness practices, The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers uncommon unique spa experiences for both resort and day guests. From the wisteria-draped pathway to the nature-focused interiors, every aspect of the spa is designed to provide relaxing, pampering, and nurturing therapies.
Tennis Center
For those with a passion for tennis, Colonial Williamsburg provides eight tennis courts (six clay and two hard surface) and expert instruction from a certified tennis professional. The Tennis Center is conveniently located adjacent to the Providence Hall Guesthouses of the world-famous Williamsburg Inn. The full-service pro shop features the latest in mens and womens tennis attire plus unique Williamsburg Inn logo items and offers racket stringing, racket and ball machine rentals, and changing facilities. Residential memberships are also offered.
Swimming
The Colonial Williamsburg Resort Collection provides an array of swimming experiences. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers an indoor swimming pool for lap swimming and aquatic classes (inquire about family swim hours), an outdoor pool that is heated for extended seasonal enjoyment, and an outdoor pool adjoining the Williamsburg Inn. The Inn pool is the perfect place for quiet relaxation as toys and games are prohibited. Lockers, changing rooms and food service are located at the pool area.
Outdoor pools are also a feature of the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites and the Governor’s Inn.
Nature Trails
Hikers and cyclists will be delighted with Colonial Williamsburgs extensive nature trails and bicycling routes. The Historic Area also is ideal for riding, jogging, power walking or leisurely strolls. The Tennis Pro Shop rents a selection of bicycles, from those with training wheels for beginners to six-speed and tandem bicycles for adventurous cyclists. Complimentary helmets are provided for safety. Hour-long bicycle tours offer an introductory overview to the Historic Area ,and events guests may wish to pursue during their stay. Strollers and bicycle child seats also are available.
Assorted recreational activities are available at the Woodlands Hotel & Suites. Scenic forest paths wind past a miniature golf course, picnicking and table tennis area, horseshoe pits, a childrens playground, and tennis, badminton, shuffleboard and volleyball courts.
At the Williamsburg Inn, lawn bowling greens and croquet courts offer another unique opportunity for guests of the Resort Collection of Colonial Williamsburg, and memberships are available.
Kids Club
Enroll them in Colonial Kids Club, our on-site summer adventure. They’ll have four or eight hours of supervised fun with other kids including lunch. And you’ll have time to relax in our spa, shop, golf, or explore.
Shopping
Merchants Square Shops
Inspired by the rich architectural heritage of the 18th century, Merchants Square blends the atmosphere found in the adjacent Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg with 21st-century shopping and dining. With more than 40 unique shops and restaurants, a day in Merchants Square offers an experience unlike any other. We feature the best in personal service, high-quality merchandise, world-class food, and shop owners who really care.
WILLIAMSBURG MARKETPLACE®
The WILLIAMSBURG® Marketplace consists of 24 stores, all owned and operated by Colonial Williamsburg. At our quartet of shops in Merchants Square you’ll encounter a full line of WILLIAMSBURG-licensed products. WILLIAMSBURG Craft House, WILLIAMSBURG At Home, WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations, and Everything WILLIAMSBURG offer home furnishings and tableware, classic collectibles and holiday decorations, china, ceramic giftware, jewelry, and a broad selection of exclusive logo products. In Colonial Williamsburg’s Visitor Center, find great reading when you shop WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers. You’ll also discover logo apparel, children’s games, toys, and unique collectibles and gifts in the adjacent WILLIAMSBURG Revolutions and our hotel gift shops. Sales of WILLIAMSBURG® products support The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gifts purchased at all Colonial Williamsburg-owned shops can be delivered to your Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
Historic Area Shopping
The Historic Area features numerous shops where youll find exquisite items recalling a time before mass production. Choose from beautifully reproduced pottery, jewelry, home accessories, clothes, toys, and of course, a handsome selection of three-cornered hats. Now you can also find handcrafted items from the Historic Trades artisans at Prentis Store. Gifts purchased at all Colonial Williamsburgowned shops can be delivered to your Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
Golden Horseshoe Gold & Green Course Pro Shops
A large selection of ladies’ and men’s apparel and gift ideas for avid golfers.
Historic Area
Everyday, youre invited to embark on a revolutionary adventure in Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area. Travel back in time and discover what life was like in Virginias capital city in the years surrounding the American Revolution. Throughout the 301-acre Historic Area, youll find skilled craftspeople creating saddles, garments, and cart wheels for the use of other Colonial Williamsburg tradespeople and citizens. And, for two hours of each day, youre encouraged to become an active participant in Revolutionary City, our newest, interactive program. Each time, youll discover something new about the challenging decisions and troublesome times that faced a town at the heart of Americas quest for independence. The adventure continues when you explore the gardens, trade shops, homes, and government buildings throughout the Historic Area. Around every corner, youll find new experiences that offer insights into life in the early years of our nation.