Williamsburg Inn Named One of World’s Most Luxurious Hotels
Forbes Travel Guide has named the Williamsburg Inn as one of the World's Most Luxurious Hotels. "The staff at the Williamsburg Inn shares this honor together, with recognition to all the Team Members for their...
Yankee Candle’s Williamsburg Virginia store closes
Yankee Candle Closes
Sadly, the Yankee Candle flagship store in Williamsburg closed on April 18th 2021. Even in the unprecedented upheaval of the Covid pandemic this came as a surprise to locals and visitors alike.
The...
No Funhouse Fest for 2019
“After three great years in Williamsburg, we have decided to put Funhouse Fest on hiatus in 2019.”
The statement on the Funhouse Fest website said event headliner Bruce Hornsby will instead be spending the year...
Midtown Revamp
Midtown Row has taken steps toward becoming a reality during the past several months, but it could take a big leap forward if its final site plan is approved by the Williamsburg Planning Commission...
Thai Fusion Restaurant Coming To New Town
New Town Welcomes Chiangmai Thai Bistro Chiangmai Thai Bistro is coming to the former Candyland location in the New Town shops of Williamsburg. The new restaurant will offer a Thai fusion menu, a full bar with...
13 Arrested In Prostitution Operation
The City of Williamsburg Virginia announced the arrest of 12 men and one woman in a recent prostitution sting.
2021/2022 Yorktown Holiday Closings
Below are the holiday closings for James City County. You may find the City Of Williamsburg holiday closings HERE and the Yorktown holiday closings HERE.
Parks:
All County parks are open year-round
Park Stores and Guest Services...
Two women have sued Busch Gardens Williamsburg for $2.25 million
Two women have sued Busch Gardens Williamsburg for $2.25 million in separate, unrelated, lawsuits after they say they were injured in the park.
Cruise Line Pulls Ships from Historic Triangle Following Local Opposition
Princess Cruises has changed its summer itinerary by scrapping its planned calls at Yorktown, Virginia
Ships will Instead port at Norfolk
The cruise line emailed county officials, formally canceling stops in Yorktown. “To ensure our guests...
Thomas Jefferson Interpreter Bill Barker Leaving Colonial Williamsburg
Thomas Jefferson Information & Resources Thomas Jefferson Heads to Monticello The same actor has portrayed Thomas Jefferson at Colonial Williamsburg for 26 years. June 7 will be his last day. Costumed actor Bill Barker is transferring...
