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We visited in March and the weather was very nice - mid 60s. I’d recommend a walk through Colonial Williamsburg if you have the time (and you haven’t been there before) as it was really pretty (and interesting if you like history). We stayed at the Hampton Inn which was very close, clean and comfortable - and not too expensive.
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We visit the area frequently from NC as both our children attended/will attend WM.
The Williamsburg Lodge is a favorite to stay. It’s in the historic district and walkable to the campus. Kingsmill is nice, and they have condos that give more space. We also have stayed at the area Hampton Inns which give good value.
Lots of great places to eat. Lots of pancake houses! We like to eat at Food for Thought, Paul’s, Amiraj, Blue Talon. There are lots of very good restaurants. And always grab a sandwich from the Cheese Shop!
We drive and recommend coming in over the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. Such a nice, relaxing way to start your visit. Best airports are Richmond and Newport News. Norfolk is also close enough, but the drive can be more difficult with the tunnels often backing up.
WM has a small, walkable, beautiful campus. The students seem happy and friendly. Lots of trees and historic buildings.
WM has been renovating dorms and has now started on a large scale building of new dorm facilities. The oldest complexes will be demolished and new dorms and dining spaces are planned. For the next two years, upperclass living space will be more limited until the new dorms are completed. Freshmen and sophomores are guaranteed housing.
Spend time in the Sunken Gardens. Relaxation and recreation happens there. See the Wren Building, the oldest academic building in continuous use in the US.
Great academic buildings. Newer education, business, and science buildings. Other buildings have been upgraded over time. They are opening a brand new Arts Quarter this fall with a new music building and new dance and theater spaces. They are starting renovations on the art department and will be enlarging the Muscarelle Art Museum.
I’ve been visiting a lot over the years. The campus I knew is changing a lot, but for the better. It’s a lovely place to spend four years with many improvements on the way.
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