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Wren Building

A sight in College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Wren Building in College of William & Mary, Williamsburg
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Why go

The College of William & Mary's oldest building, begun in 1695, closing the west end of Duke of Gloucester Street.

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 Merchants Square and Bruton Parish Church. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
College of William & Mary
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Williamsburg, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Merchants Square

    Colonial Revival shopping street at the edge of the Historic Area, with shops, cafes and The Cheese Shop.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bruton Parish Church

    Working Episcopal church from 1715 on Duke of Gloucester Street, known for its evening concerts and Christmas services.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Governor's Palace

    Reconstructed residence of Virginia's royal governors at the head of the Palace Green, with formal gardens and a maze.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Duke of Gloucester Street

    The Historic Area's main street, its doors hung with wreaths of fruit, pinecones, shells and dried flowers in December.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Grand Illumination

    Colonial Williamsburg's opening of the Christmas season, with candles in windows, music across the Historic Area and fireworks.

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Williamsburg Inn

    Colonial Williamsburg's 1937 Regency-style hotel, a short walk from Duke of Gloucester Street.

    Stay · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Wren Building is a stop on our Williamsburg & Richmond route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Williamsburg

Wren Building is our only sight pick in Williamsburg; here is what else we recommend there. 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.

Modelled monthly averages for Williamsburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Williamsburg weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
37.27083, -76.70917
Destination
Williamsburg, Virginia

Wren Building: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wren Building?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Wren Building. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Wren Building free?

Yes, we list Wren Building as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wren Building?

Wren Building appears on Williamsburg & Richmond, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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