Governor's Palace
The Governor's Palace, Williamsburg was the official residence of the British governors of Virginia. It lies in Williamsburg itself. 2000 is when its story starts.
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A museum inside Williamsburg
You can stay in Williamsburg
Governor's Palace is inside Williamsburg, which has 96 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 2000
Governor's Palace dates from 2000. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Governor's Palace
The Governor's Palace, Williamsburg was the official residence of the British governors of Virginia.
Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, the original building also served as the official residence of two U.S. state governors, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. In 1780, the capital relocated to Richmond, and with it the governor's residence. The main building burned down in 1781, though the outbuildings survived for some time after. The governor's palace was reconstructed in the 1930s on its original site. It is one of the two largest buildings at Colonial Williamsburg, the other being the colonial capitol.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2000
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Governor's Palace
Close by, places to stay are in Williamsburg (96) and Newport News (63).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Governor's Palace | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | in town | — | 96 66 hotels · 5 motels · 22 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 15,861 | $428K | B− |
| Newport News | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 63 45 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 183,230 | $261K | D |
| Yorktown 31% vacation homes | 11 mi east | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 128 | $482K | — |
| Hampton | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 40 29 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 137,315 | $246K | C− |
| Gloucester Point | 11 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,109 | $321K | — |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,336 | $382K | — |
| Bethel Manor | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 4 4 hotels | 4,393 | — | — |
| Surry | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 210 | $239K | — |
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Around Governor's Palace
More places people know lie within 65 miles.
1in town MuseumColonial Williamsburg
24 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
36 mi MuseumJamestown Settlement
410 mi Ancient siteWerowocomoco
529 mi National MonumentFort Monroe National Monument
56 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
64 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a year
45 mi LandmarkHollywood CemeteryPhoto credits
Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jamestown Settlement: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Werowocomoco: engraved by William Hole, Public domain · Fort Monroe National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain
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Governor's Palace, answered
Is Governor's Palace in Williamsburg?
Yes. It’s inside Williamsburg, VA.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Palace?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is Governor's Palace from Virginia Beach?
About 51 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Governor's Palace?
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is Richmond (RIC), about 37 miles.
Where should I stay near Governor's Palace?
Williamsburg (in town, 96 places to stay), Newport News (17 mi, 63 places to stay) and Yorktown (11 mi, 6 places to stay).
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