Frequently Asked Q & A


Q ~ How far are your lodging facilities from Williamsburg attractions?

A ~ Patrick Henry Inn is ½ block away from Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and under 2 miles from Busch Gardens, located on the same highway. Water Country USA is about 2 miles from the hotel.

Q ~ Do your properties sell tickets to the area attractions? If so, do you offer discounts on the tickets?

A ~ We offer attractions tickets as a service to our guests at the same prices as those offered on site location. It is more convenient to purchase from the hotel, as our lines are a lot shorter than those at the attraction site. Patrick Henry Inn offer tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and Water Country and Jamestown/Yorktown.
Q ~ How far are you from the Visitor Center?

A ~ Patrick Henry Inn is about 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center.

Q ~ Can I ride the Colonial Williamsburg transit bus just inside the Colonial Area to the Visitor Center?

A ~ Only if you purchase your ticket from the 2 hotels that offer the Colonial Williamsburg passes. This will allow you to catch the CW bus, take it to the Visitor Center and validate your passes. This way you do not have to drive to the Visitor Center and worry with trying to find a parking place.

Q ~ Are Busch Gardens and Water Country open all year?

A ~ No. Their parks are operated seasonally. They open in Spring and close in the Fall. We usually know their operating schedule by late Winter. If you are visiting the Williamsburg area just to visit one of these major attractions, please check the operating schedule.

Q ~ Is Colonial Williamsburg open year round?

A ~ Yes. There may be certain days when one or two of the attractions may be closed, however, they never completely close down.

Q ~ Is Jamestown open year round?

A ~ Yes, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Q ~ Is Yorktown Victory Center open year round?

A ~ Yes, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Q ~ Is Carter’s Grove open?

A ~ No. Carter’s Grove closed in Jan. 2002 and will remain closed through 2004, allowing Colonial Williamsburg to conduct a comprehensive assessment and restoration of all facilities, ground and programs located within the 750-acre complex.

Q ~ What is Bassett Hall and is it open?

A ~ Bassett Hall is the original home of Mr. and Mrs. John d. Rockefeller, Jr., and reopened in 2002. It requires an admission ticket.

Q ~ Are you located near shopping malls?

A ~ There are lots of shops in the area. About 10 minutes away you will find a mecca of outlet shopping. Lots of name brand outlets.

Q ~ Are there any golf courses in the area?

A ~ There is a championship course nearby and a number of area courses within minutes from the hotels.