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Williamsburg is a city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia. Founded in 1632, it is one of the country's oldest cities as well as one of the first settlements in the western hemisphere. Williamsburg is well-known for Colonial Williamsburg, the restored Historic Area of the city, and for the adjacent College of William and Mary, established in 1693, the second-oldest university in the United States. The Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Jamestown and Yorktown, is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with Williamsburg located in the center.
Williamsburg also offers good non-automobile driving alternatives for visitors and citizens. The intermodal Williamsburg Transportation Center is located in a restored Chesapeake and Ohio Railway station near the Historic Area, downtown, and the College. It offers Amtrak and Greyhound services, taxicabs, and rental cars. Williamsburg's mild four-season climate means outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round. The weather in Williamsburg is temperate and seasonal. Williamsburg is served by three airports. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, located in Newport News, and Norfolk International Airport, in Norfolk, both cater to passengers from Hampton Roads. Richmond International Airport provides services for Richmond area residents and is about an hour's drive away.
Williamsburg is perhaps best known for its tourist and historical points of interest, the centerpiece of which is Colonial Williamsburg, which is essentially a living history museum, depicting the lifestyles and culture of the 18th Century colonial period in American history. Major points of interest in this historic district include Virginia's first capitol building, the Governor's Palace, Burton Parish Church (the oldest continually-operating church in the United States), and the College of William and Mary. To inquire about hotels or get more information about booking your next vacation to Williamsburg, visit www.HistoricWilliamsburgUSA.com.
