Join us at Days Inn & Suites Williamsburg Colonial, located just minutes from historic Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary. Our hotel is situated off I-64, so you can easily reach Newport News and Yorktown attractions as well as Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF). We’re also a short drive from popular theme parks such as Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. With our seasonal outdoor pool and extras like free light breakfast and WiFi, you can enjoy a relaxing, stress-free stay in Williamsburg.
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THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMSBURG
Prior to European settlement, the area around modern-day Williamsburg was settled by the indigenous American tribes of the Powhatan Confederacy. Williamsburg was first settled in 1638 and was originally referred to as Middle Plantation due to its location on the high ground in the middle of the Virginia Peninsula. In 1699, Middle Plantation was renamed Williamsburg in honor of King William III of England.
By the turn of the 20th century, Williamsburg was a quiet country village, and many colonial buildings, while still standing, were in disrepair. The Reverend Dr. D.A.R. Goodwin made it his goal to restore Williamsburg to its colonial spendor, seeking financial help from none other than John D. Rockefeller Jr., the heir to Standard Oil. It was due to the Rockefeller contributions that Williamsburg became what it is today: A living museum, with history preserved and on exhibit every day.