Make your Williamsburg vacation easy and convenient with the Super Inn Williamsburg. Our budget-friendly Williamsburg hotel offers a 24/7 open reception desk, free continental breakfast, free WiFi, indoor parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool. We’re conveniently located near Williamsburg’s biggest attractions. While you are here, go back in time with a visit to the historic Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, and American Revolution museum. For the ultimate family adventure, visit Busch Gardens, one of the world’s most beautiful theme parks, and Water Country USA, which is Virginia’s largest water park. We’re also located near the Premium Outlets, where you’ll find impressive savings at 135 outlet stores, the GoKarts Plus, the Pottery Factory, and lots of restaurants. There’s something nearby for everyone.
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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.