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Williamsburg Landmarks and Williamsburg Monuments
(Williamsburg, Virginia - VA, USA)



In a city famous for its historical links, it comes as no surprise that Williamsburg is bursting with fascinating historical landmarks and monuments.

In the city of Williamsburg you will find some of the oldest churches in the country, stunning mansions dating back to pre-Revolutionary aristocratic times and sites of immense political significance.

Some of the most striking landmarks in Williamsburg include the Capitol building, the country's first representative assembly, and also Presidents Park, containing enormous busts of all US presidents. Here are some of Williamsburg's main monuments and landmarks.






Williamsburg Landmarks and Monuments: Presidents Park - 211 Water Country Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia (VA), 23185, USA
Tel: +1 800 588 4327
Presidents Park features statues of all of America's Presidents, which each measure around 20 feet / 7.5 meters. Standing in a landscaped garden setting and celebrating America's rich heritage, other attractions include an educational museum, gift shop and café area.
Williamsburg landmark open: daily, April to August - 10:00 to 20:00, September to March - 10:00 to 16:00
Williamsburg landmark admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children

Williamsburg Landmarks and Monuments: Capitol Building - Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia (VA), USA
Tel: +1 804 698 1788
Steeped in history, Virginia's Capitol was the country's first representative assembly, where state legislators met between 1704 and 1780. The original building burnt down in 1747 and again in 1832, with the current building a reconstruction of the original 1704 version. A definite must for history buffs, this Williamsburg landmark was the breeding ground for patriots such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Williamsburg landmark open: daily
Williamsburg landmark admission: free

Williamsburg Landmarks and Monuments: Governor's Palace - Northern end of Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia (VA), USA
Tel: +1 757 220 7670
This is a reconstruction of the original building built in 1720, after it burnt down in 1781. Governor's Palace in Williamsburg boasts the opulence you would expect of British aristocracy, with the palace being home to an impressive collection of 16,000 items, including some 800 guns and swords, along with priceless original furnishings.
Williamsburg landmark open: daily
Williamsburg landmark admission: charge

Williamsburg Landmarks and Monuments: Carter's Grove Plantation - US 60, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia (VA), USA
Tel: +1 757 229 1000
An elaborate mansion built in 1755 and featuring intricate carvings and original wood paneling, the plantation is a reconstruction from an archeological investigation and details 400 years of history. Highlights include exhibits, slave dwellings and plays.
Williamsburg landmark open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Williamsburg landmark admission: charge

 
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