Williamsburg Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Williamsburg, Virginia - VA, USA)

Williamsburg is a charming place to visit, with most people attracted to its famous historic area, Colonial Williamsburg, the largest outdoor history museum in the country. The seasons can be extreme here, with snowy winters and boiling summers a common occurrence.

You can't help but be transported into another world by Williamsburg relaxed city life, historic charm and warm, colonial hospitality.

Tourism and Tourist Information

The Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitor Bureau offers advice when planning your holiday and provides information on a comprehensive list of attractions as well as logistics such as opening times and admission costs.

Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitor Bureau
Address: 421 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg, Virginia VA, 23187, USA
Tel: +1 757 253 0192
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Language

Over 300 different languages are spoken throughout the United States, with many languages being specific to the area. English is the most common language in most cities, including Williamsburg, Virginia, although many nationalities are well represented in Williamsburg.

Visas

Before traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia, check with your nearest embassy or consulate whether it is necessary to obtain a visa. Numerous visas for travel into Williamsburg and throughout America are available and Williamsburg tourists generally require a non-immigrant visa permitting travel on a temporary basis.

Working

A number of different non-immigrant working visas are available for Williamsburg, Virginia and throughout the USA. Working in Williamsburg without the relevant visa is against the law and harsh penalties are enforced.

Tipping

Tipping is commonplace in Williamsburg, Virginia and throughout America, although it is only necessary when the service is considered at least satisfactory. Most Williamsburg restaurants are tipped around 15 percent, unless service charges have been included in the bill. Hotel staff and taxi drivers in Williamsburg also expect tips.

Taxes and Refunds

Most states in America operate a sales tax of around seven and eight percent on goods and services. Sales tax cannot be reclaimed by Williamsburg tourists upon departure, unless the relevant Williamsburg working visa is held.

Smoking

Americans and locals in Williamsburg, Virginia have accepted smoking in public places for many years without fuss, although today things are different. Smoking is no longer permitted at most restaurants and on all forms of Williamsburg's public transportation system.