Historic Virginia golf with colonial charm and championship courses
Williamsburg delivers serious golf with a side of American history. Kingsmill's three courses anchor the scene, but Golden Horseshoe and Ford's Colony round out a deep rotation. After your rounds, hit the colonial taverns and craft beer spots along DoG Street. A refined trip that still gets rowdy.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Williamsburg — curated for groups.
6 coursesSpring, FallPHF (20 min drive)10-50k population
resort pool accessspa accessconciergeshuttle to coursesfitness center
Dining
Fat Canary
$$$$
upscale
Williamsburg's best fine dining on Merchants Square — seasonal American cuisine with an award-winning wine list
4.8 stars
Chowning's Tavern
$$
southern
18th-century colonial tavern in CW serving ale and pub grub — the Gambols night music is a blast
4.3 stars
Cochon on 2nd
$$$
southern
Cajun-Southern fusion in New Town with excellent pork dishes and creative cocktails
4.6 stars
Waypoint Seafood & Grill
$$$
seafood
Fresh Chesapeake Bay seafood with a raw bar and solid steak options for the non-fish crowd
4.5 stars
Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que
$
bbq
Legendary roadside BBQ since 1971 — pulled pork and ribs slow-smoked over oak and hickory
4.6 stars
Opus 9 Steakhouse
$$
steakhouse
Williamsburg's premier chophouse in New Town. Prime cuts, extensive wine list, fireside dining, and private rooms for groups of 10-50. Rated 4.7 by 6,000+ OpenTable diners.
4.7 stars
Nightlife
Precarious Beer Project
brewpub
Williamsburg's best craft brewery with a huge taproom, outdoor seating, and rotating IPAs
The Hound's Tale
Late Night
cocktail
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Merchants Square with craft drinks and colonial ambiance
Paul's Deli
Late Night
dive
William & Mary dive bar institution — cheap beer, loud music, zero pretension
Amber Ox Public House
patio
Gastropub with craft beer garden, bocce courts, and a great outdoor scene
Activities
Axe Republic Throwing Experience
axe throwing2-3 hours$30-$45/pp
Axe throwing, throwing stars, and knives in a group-friendly venue with food and drinks between rounds. Perfect competitive arrival-day activity for 12-16 guys.
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Tour
hikinghalf day$20-$45/pp
Walk the 18th-century streets, hit the colonial taverns, and watch blacksmithing demos — the ultimate arrival day history crawl
Jamestown & Yorktown Battlefield Tour
hikinghalf day$15-$25/pp
Visit the first permanent English settlement and the Revolutionary War battlefield
James River Kayaking
kayaking2-3 hours$40-$65/pp
Paddle the James River past Kingsmill bluffs and colonial-era plantation sites
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
zipline2-3 hours$55-$65/pp
Treetop zipline course through the forest canopy at Freedom Park
