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• Carriage Rides

  See our city differently, far from the bustle of modern-day streets. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Historic Area by horse-drawn carriage.

• Joy Ride

  Carriages were the most popular mode of transportation in the 18th century. Learn more about the history of carriages and their use in the colonial capital.

• Lumber House Ticket Office

  Visit the Lumber House to purchase admission tickets, evening programs, and carriage rides.

• The Benjamin Lewis Spraggins, Sr. Sociable Carriage

  Since the early days of the Restoration, horse-driven carriages were a very visible part of the street scene at Colonial Williamsburg, guided by the skill and expertise of Black coachmen. Not merely talented drivers, these men were also high-profile ambassadors, charged with bringing back to life the bygone days of …

• Know Before You Go

  Planning your visit? Find out what's open, where to park, how to reserve a carriage ride and more!

• Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes

  Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.

• Colonial Williamsburg Tickets

  Touchless ticketing online to customize your visit with several admission options and special offers to customize your visit.

• Historic Site: Governor's Palace Carriage House

  See the calendar of events for more information.

• Visit During the Holidays
• Our Creatures Big and Small

  Colonial Williamsburg is home to big and small animals of rare breeds—Leicester Longwool sheep, Nankin hens, and more. Read to learn more about our rare breeds.

• Handling the Heat

  June hasn’t even started and temperatures have already soared this season. Naturally, that raises questions about the safety of our animals. You can rest assured that the well-being of our Rare Breeds is a top priority.

• Family Activities

  Planning a day at Colonial Williamsburg for your family? Try our Family Fun Trek, a curated list of all the must-see and do activities for families and kids.

• America's Historic Triangle Ticket

  Have a Historic Adventure

• Seasonal Updates & Advisories

  Colonial Williamsburg uses the winter months to prepare to welcome guests during our busy season, March through December. These preparations include everything from building repairs and maintenance to employee training. As such, some trades and sites, amenities, and experiences will be closed or offline for parts of the winter season.Closed …

• Couples Getaway Itinerary

  Need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Kick back, relax, and enjoy our 18th century city.

• Harnessing Opportunities

  A chance meeting on a vacation trip led to a career change for Colonial Williamsburg’s future Coach and Livestock director

• Visit Colonial Williamsburg

  You're invited to the largest living history museum in the world. Part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg is midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, and just 45 minutes from Richmond International Airport. Explore 301 acres of natural and architectural beauty and meet the people who bring history to life. …

• Sales & Special Offers

  Take advantage of our sales and special offers, updated throughout the year, to create lasting memories at the world’s largest living history museum.

• The Best Ways to See Fall Colors

  A visit to Colonial Williamsburg during Fall is a visual treat like no other. Discover the best ways to admire the fall colors on your colonial adventure.

• A First Timer’s Multiday Itinerary

  So you’re planning your first trip to Colonial Williamsburg? Or perhaps it’s been a while since your last visit? Awesome, we can’t wait to share this amazing place with you! We’re here to help you plan your visit so you can get the most out of your stay.Get ready to …

• Colonial Williamsburg's Official William & Mary Collegiate Pass

  FREE for current William & Mary students, faculty & staff! Enjoy 25% discount on tickets for family & friends, a10% discount on food & beverage and more!

• Performance: Measure of a Man's Worth

  While conversing with Major James Innes, Benjamin, an enslaved carriage driver, gradually learns what the revolution has in store for enslaved men and women in Williamsburg.

• Colonial Williamsburg's Official Christopher Newport University Collegiate Pass

  FREE for current CNU students, faculty and staff!§

• Animal Updates

  Get updates about the animals at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Read to learn about how Coach & Livestock staff are caring for sheep, horses, and more.

• Handling the Heat

  Editor’s Note: Updated June 2021

• Rare Breeds

  The Rare Breeds Program promotes genetic diversity in livestock that thrived in 18th-century Colonial America. Learn how we work to preserve rare breeds today.

• Where History Never Gets Old

  There’s so much to see that guests often tell us they wish they had planned a longer visit. That’s why we recommend at least three days in the colonial capital. Check out our Multi-day Itinerary for First Timers for must-dos and fan tips.Buy Admission Tickets. Sure, you can walk through …

• Summer

  Savor Summer at Colonial Williamsburg!

• Comparing Horse Power

  18th-century travel was not as efficient as it is today. Learn how the 21st-century travel to the cities compares to the colonial modes of transportation.

• Must-Do Lists

  Insiders offer guides to finding your fun in the Historic Area

• Visit this Spring

  Lambs frolic, flowers bloom and the colonial capital bustles with activities for everyone this spring. Experience the renewal of the season with your family.

• Explore Colonial Williamsburg with a Rewarding Vacation

  The most rewarding vacations are the ones where you can relax and savor the experience, knowing your family is taken care of. Taking care of our guests is essential at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Offering five flexible accommodations to suit your budget, world-class resort amenities, unique dining experiences, a working 18th-century …

• Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center

  Stop in at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center to purchase tickets and find information on current events and activities. Park here for a low daily rate, and use the bus service to travel to different stops throughout the Historic Area.

• Historic Trade: Cooper & Wheelwright

  Wheelwrights and coopers created many of the items that colonists used every day. Wheelwrights made wheels for vehicles such as carriages, wagons, carts, and cannons. Coopers transformed thin strips of wood into items such as buckets and shipping containers. Visit these skilled tradesmen to learn more about eighteenth-century woodworking.

• Visit this Fall

  Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg's most colorful season!

• Stay, Play & Learn Itinerary

  No matter what school looks like for your family, Colonial Williamsburg is the place to bring the lessons to life! We have all of the kids activities to make your family vacation fun for the whole family.Explore the Art Museums exhibitions, meet the people who contributed to the beginnings of …

• Power of Perspective

  Participatory programming offers a window into history in thought-provoking ways

• How to Savor Summer

  6 Things to do in Williamsburg before summer’s over

• Brick House Shop

  The Brick House Shop is a two-bedroom house located behind the main Brick House Tavern on Botetourt Street. In the 18th century, the shop was used by two entrepreneurs to carry on the "RIDING-CHAIR MAKERS business, in all its branches; and likewise make carts, and all kinds of wheels."

• Live Out Your Bridgerton Daydreams in CW

  Dearest Reader,Are you wishing you could fall back in time to the era of Regency romances or thinking about how you can experience and enjoy life in the 18th century? Are you looking to mingle with the upper echelon of society, also known as the “Ton”? Colonial Williamsburg’s got you …