Sight Historic Area, Williamsburg
Governor's Palace
A sight in Historic Area, Williamsburg, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Reconstructed residence of Virginia's royal governors at the head of the Palace Green, with formal gardens and a maze.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Williamsburg, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bruton Parish Church and Duke of Gloucester Street.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Historic Area
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Williamsburg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bruton Parish Church
Working Episcopal church from 1715 on Duke of Gloucester Street, known for its evening concerts and Christmas services.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Duke of Gloucester Street
The Historic Area's main street, its doors hung with wreaths of fruit, pinecones, shells and dried flowers in December.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Grand Illumination
Colonial Williamsburg's opening of the Christmas season, with candles in windows, music across the Historic Area and fireworks.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Merchants Square
Colonial Revival shopping street at the edge of the Historic Area, with shops, cafes and The Cheese Shop.
Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5King's Arms Tavern
Colonial Williamsburg tavern serving game pie, peanut soup and other 18th-century Virginia dishes by candlelight.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Williamsburg Inn
Colonial Williamsburg's 1937 Regency-style hotel, a short walk from Duke of Gloucester Street.
Stay · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Governor's Palace is a stop on our Williamsburg & Richmond route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Williamsburg
Another curated sight in Williamsburg. See the full Williamsburg guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Williamsburg run from 45°F in January to 90°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Governor's Palace itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Williamsburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Williamsburg weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 37.27426, -76.70217
- Destination
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Website
- colonialwilliamsburg.org
Governor's Palace: quick answers
How much time do you need at Governor's Palace?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Governor's Palace. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Palace?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Included in a Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket.
Which TripsCircle routes include Governor's Palace?
Governor's Palace appears on Williamsburg & Richmond, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Governor's Palace to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Williamsburg.
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