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Relax Williamsburg Sal's by Victor.

Sal’s By Victor

Classic Italian fare is served in a warm dining room with orange…
Relax Williamsburg The Whaling Company.

The Whaling Company

Local seafood and steaks are served in this old-school eatery…
Relax Williamsburg Smokey Griddle Pancake House.

The Smokey Griddle Pancake House

The Smokey Griddle is a pancake house in Williamsburg, Virginia…
Relax Williamsburg Taco Mexicali.

Taco Mexicali

Mexican classics & margaritas in a strip-mall venue with…
Relax Williamsburg sweetFrog.

sweetFrog

National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve…
Relax Williamsburg Sweet Tea & Barley.

Sweet Tea & Barley

Southern flavors shine through with the familiar, yet innovative,…
Relax Williamsburg Secret Garden Cafe.

Secret Garden

Bubble tea, fresh juice, ice cream, liege waffle, sandwiches,…
Relax Williamsburg Second Street American Bistro.

Second Street American Bistro

Updated tavern fare with a twist is served in a warm, gold-hued…
Relax Williamsburg Sandy's Pancake & Waffle House.

Sandy’s Pancake & Waffle House Lightfoot

Classic no-frill breakfast fare serving pancakes, waffles, and…
Relax Williamsburg Tipsy Beans Cafe.

Tipsy Beans Café

Local cafe serving warm drinks, fresh foods, and beers and hand-crafted…

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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.

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