2026

Walk through historic Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary, the second oldest higher education institution in the US.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Colonial Williamsburg

Year Round Walk

SN: 130571 - 2026 / Y0287

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when is the event

From Fri, Jan 2nd, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Start box available: Sunup to Sunset-but walk during daylight hours.

where is the event

Williamsburg, Virginia

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Best Western Historic District

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Anniversaries Hurrah

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

Walking With the Wild Things

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

CC: Williamsburg, City of

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Event comments

You can purchase a visitor's pass which will allow you to enter many of the buildings in the colonial area. For information about the activities taking place in Colonial Williamsburg and cost of the visitor's pass or to make reservations for lunch or dinner in one of the taverns, you may go to their website at history.org. For those walking the Virginia Cities program Williamsburg is an Independent City.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Both trails use pedestrian roads and sidewalks, through the historical area of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. See costumed interpreters throughout the colonial area. Enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants in or near Merchant's Square, or sit and watch the many visitors.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

351 York St. Richmond/Points N: E on I-64 to Exit 238, "Camp Peary, Colonial Williamsburg", VA Rt 143. Top of ramp, right to VA Rt 143 E. Junction with Rt 5, continue on Rt 5. Approx 2.1 miles, left on US Rt 60 E (York Street). Best Western on left approx 0.1 miles after turn. Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News: I-64 W to Exit 242A (Hummelsine Pkwy), Williamsburg, VA Rt 199 W. About 1.1 miles to Exit for US 60. Right to exit. Bottom of ramp, left to US 60 W. Best Western on right approx 1.9 miles.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Best Western Historic District

event sponsor

Peninsula Pathfinders of Virginia (AVA-0142)

Event website: walkvirginia.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.