Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia
Pete Dye and Tom Fazio at Kingsmill, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. at the Golden Horseshoe — five designer courses a short drive from the Colonial Williamsburg historic district.
State
Virginia
Courses
6
Green Fees
$27–$250
Best Months
April, May, September, October
Airport
RIC - Richmond International (60-75 minutes)
Williamsburg occupies an unusual position in the American golf landscape. It is a small city known primarily for the 301-acre living history museum at its center, a place where costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades and tourists walk streets laid out in the 18th century. But within a 30-minute drive of the historic area sit six golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones, Arnold Palmer, Mike Strantz, and Jim Lipe. The design talent is disproportionate to...
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- Best months
- April, May, September, October
- Courses
- 6
- Green fee range
- $27–$250
- Nearest airport
- RIC - Richmond International (60-75 minutes)
- Rental car
- Required
Where to Stay
5 options near the courses
Hotel
Courtyard Williamsburg Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
A clean mid-range base that keeps the budget focused on green fees.
From $120/nightKingsmill River Course (10-15 min), Golden Horseshoe Gold (10-15 min)
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Hotel
Hampton Inn Williamsburg Central
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Complimentary breakfast and the lowest rates in the market, 15 minutes from every course that matters.
From $100/nightKingsmill River Course (10-15 min), Golden Horseshoe Gold (10-15 min)
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Kingsmill Resort
Resort
Kingsmill Resort
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Three hundred villas on the James River, two golf courses, and the infrastructure of a full-service resort.
From $250/nightKingsmill River Course (on-site)
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Williamsburg Inn
Hotel
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Sixty-two rooms within walking distance of Golden Horseshoe and the heart of Colonial Williamsburg.
From $300/nightGolden Horseshoe Gold Course (adjacent, walking distance)
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Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Marriott loyalty meets Golden Horseshoe proximity, with a Forbes Four-Star spa and 150 rooms across six guest houses.
From $200/nightGolden Horseshoe Gold Course (adjacent, walking distance)
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Off the Fairway
Non-golf activities and companion experiences
Entertainment
Full day
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Roller coasters, seasonal events, and a full day of entertainment that has nothing to do with golf.
$60-$118 (gate price varies; online discounts up to 30%)
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Cultural
Full day
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Three hundred acres of 18th-century life, restored and interpreted at a level no other American site matches.
$31.50-$35 (adult day pass)
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Entertainment
1.5 hours
Ghost Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Lantern-lit evenings through colonial streets, with ghost stories grounded in actual history.
$15-$26
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Cultural
3-4 hours
Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Replica ships, a Powhatan village, and a colonial fort at the site of America's first permanent English settlement.
$30 (adult)
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Dining
1.5-2 hours
Williamsburg Winery
Williamsburg, Virginia, Virginia
Virginia's largest winery, with tasting flights from $8 and guided tours through the vineyard and cellar.
$8-$35
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Plan Your Trip
Pre-planned itineraries for Williamsburg, Virginia
Best Value Trip
Best Value: Three Nights of Serious Golf for Less
Three rounds across three designers, with total green fees lower than a single round at most resort destinations.
3 daysUSD 800–1500/person
The Bucket List: Four Nights Along the James River and Beyond
Bucket List Trip
The Bucket List: Four Nights Along the James River and Beyond
Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Mike Strantz across four nights anchored at Kingsmill Resort.
4 daysUSD 2500–4000/person
The Long Weekend: Two Nights, Two Marquee Rounds
Long Weekend
The Long Weekend: Two Nights, Two Marquee Rounds
Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones Sr. across two days, with Colonial Williamsburg between rounds.
3 daysUSD 449–769/person
Planning Your Trip
Airports, rental cars, seasonal pricing, and local knowledge for Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Opinion
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