Recreation
Guests at the Resort Collection of Colonial Williamsburg have long enjoyed golf and a variety of outdoor sports. Swimming pools, tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, lawn croquet, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bicycling, and miniature golf are available. Now guests can relax in the new Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.
Golf — The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Play one of the countrys first island greens on the Gold Course, enjoy our tournament-friendly Green Course, or get in a warm-up round on our nine-hole executive Spotswood Course. Whichever course you choose, youll experience the serenity of playing in an Audubon Sanctuary with no encroaching real estate. While online, take a tour through our three extraordinary golf courses at our official golf website GoldenHorseshoeGolfClub.com.
TopSpa and Fitness Center— The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg: A Continuum of Wellness
At The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, experience relaxing, rejuvenating, and healing therapies inspired by five centuries of wellness practices. From practices based on Native American rituals to the botanicals of the colonial era to the revolutionary antiaging advancements of the 21st century, the therapies and ingredients are based on genuine, historical approaches. The all-new, 20,000-square-foot setting includes a fitness center and indoor pool in addition to 12 treatment rooms, a hair and nail salon, dressing rooms complete with whirlpools, and lounge/dining areas.
We invite you to share in our continuum of wellness and discover the spa of the centuries-an experience that will linger far into the future.
For information on spa services and to purchase certificates,
call (757) 220-7720 or 1-800-688-6479.
Tennis Center
For those with a passion for tennis, Colonial Williamsburg provides eight tennis courts (six clay and two hard surface) and expert instruction from a certified tennis professional. The Tennis Center is conveniently located adjacent to the Providence Hall Guesthouses of the world-famous Williamsburg Inn. The full-service pro shop features the latest in mens and womens tennis attire plus unique Williamsburg Inn logo items and offers racket stringing, racket and ball machine rentals, and changing facilities. Residential memberships are also offered.
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Colonial Williamsburg provides four outdoor swimming pools (one heated for year-round enjoyment) and an indoor pool at The Spa. At the Williamsburg Inn, adults may relax in the adult-only pool bordering the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club or swim in the heated family pool with their children. A baby pool is available. Lockers, changing rooms and food service are located at the pool area. Outdoor pools are also a feature of the Woodlands Hotel & Suites and the Governors Inn.
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Hikers and cyclists will be delighted with Colonial Williamsburgs extensive nature trails and bicycling routes. The Historic Area also is ideal for riding, jogging, power walking or leisurely strolls. The Tennis Pro Shop rents a selection of bicycles, from those with training wheels for beginners to six-speed and tandem bicycles for adventurous cyclists. Complimentary helmets are provided for safety. Hour-long bicycle tours offer an introductory overview to the Historic Area ,and events guests may wish to pursue during their stay. Strollers and bicycle child seats also are available.
Assorted recreational activities are available at the Woodlands Hotel & Suites. Scenic forest paths wind past a miniature golf course, picnicking and table tennis area, horseshoe pits, a childrens playground, and tennis, badminton, shuffleboard and volleyball courts.
At the Williamsburg Inn, lawn bowling greens and croquet courts offer another unique opportunity for guests of the Resort Collection of Colonial Williamsburg, and memberships are available.
Shopping
- Merchants Square Shops
- Inspired by the rich architectural heritage of the 18th century, Merchants Square blends the atmosphere found in the adjacent Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg with 21st-century shopping and dining. With more than 40 unique shops and restaurants, a day in Merchants Square offers an experience unlike any other. We feature the best in personal service, high-quality merchandise, world-class food, and shop owners who really care.
- WILLIAMSBURG MARKETPLACE®
- The WILLIAMSBURG® Marketplace consists of 24 stores, all owned and operated by Colonial Williamsburg. At our quartet of shops in Merchants Square you'll encounter a full line of WILLIAMSBURG-licensed products. WILLIAMSBURG Craft House, WILLIAMSBURG At Home, WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations, and Everything WILLIAMSBURG offer home furnishings and tableware, classic collectibles and holiday decorations, china, ceramic giftware, jewelry, and a broad selection of exclusive logo products. In Colonial Williamsburg's Visitor Center, find great reading when you shop WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers. You'll also discover logo apparel, children's games, toys, and unique collectibles and gifts in the adjacent WILLIAMSBURG Revolutions and our hotel gift shops. Sales of WILLIAMSBURG® products support The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gifts purchased at all Colonial Williamsburg-owned shops can be delivered to your Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
- Historic Area Shopping
- The Historic Area features numerous shops where youll find exquisite items recalling a time before mass production. Choose from beautifully reproduced pottery, jewelry, home accessories, clothes, toys, and of course, a handsome selection of three-cornered hats. Now you can also find handcrafted items from the Historic Trades artisans at Prentis Store. Gifts purchased at all Colonial Williamsburgowned shops can be delivered to your Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
- Golden Horseshoe Gold & Green Course Pro Shops
- A large selection of ladies' and men's apparel and gift ideas for avid golfers.
Historic Area
Everyday, youre invited to embark on a revolutionary adventure in Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area. Travel back in time and discover what life was like in Virginias capital city in the years surrounding the American Revolution. Throughout the 301-acre Historic Area, youll find skilled craftspeople creating saddles, garments, and cart wheels for the use of other Colonial Williamsburg tradespeople and citizens. And, for two hours of each day, youre encouraged to become an active participant in Revolutionary City, our newest, interactive program. Each time, youll discover something new about the challenging decisions and troublesome times that faced a town at the heart of Americas quest for independence. The adventure continues when you explore the gardens, trade shops, homes, and government buildings throughout the Historic Area. Around every corner, youll find new experiences that offer insights into life in the early years of our nation.
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