Vacation budgets do not need to be enormous. Williamsburg, Virginia has hundreds of fun and exciting activities for little to no cost. From free outdoor fun to low-cost rentals and tickets, there is plenty to do without breaking the bank.

In addition to the natural appeal of Williamsburg, it’s a great place to visit thanks to the inexpensive vacation packages. By selecting accommodations at Vacation Village at Williamsburg, you can bundle in perks that will keep your vacation budget low.

Your family will love checking out the attractions listed below, and you’ll love how little they cost.

Keeping Your Williamsburg Trip Affordable

We all know that bundles save us money. Mini vacation packages through Vacation Village at Williamsburg includes freebies, like tickets to local attractions and Visa gift cards. These bonuses can make even high-value fun low cost. These top packages to check out include the following:

• 4 days & 3 nights plus $150 Visa gift card or two local attraction tickets – JUST $149
• 5 days & 4 nights plus two local attraction tickets – ONLY $169
• 5 days & 4 nights plus $200 Visa gift card – SIMPLY $199

Check out some of the top budget-friendly attractions you can visit while on your vacation in Williamsburg. 

1. Colonial Williamsburg

Even though it’s the top attraction in Williamsburg, the largest living museum is an affordable attraction. In fact, you can walk through the reconstructed town for free and let the costumed interpreters explain and act out what life was like for the earliest colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Colonial Williamsburg tickets are customizable. You can opt for single- or multi-day tickets or get an annual pass, which pays for itself in less than two visits. Use your package gift card to take the whole family for almost nothing.

The most affordable ticket is access to the art museums solely. The two art museums in Colonial Williamsburg feature everything from antique textiles and firearms to unusual toys and handmade banjos. Both museums also have events, such as Native American exhibits and daylong demonstrations of century-old traditions like dressmaking.

2. The Yankee Candle Village Experience

Excite your senses with a walk around the renowned retailer! More than just shopping, your family will enjoy the interactive entertainment at one of the largest candle stores in the world.

The Williamsburg location celebrates Christmas year-round and decorates its Holiday Park with more than 40,000 beautiful ornaments. No matter the season or weather, you can enjoy a frolic in the snow at this indoor wonderland!

Head to Wax Works to customize a jar candle, create a mold of your hand from wax, or make a “candle critter.” Put a vacation photo on the glass container of your favorite scent for the perfect souvenir.  

Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth and salty cravings with homemade fudge, ice cream, and popcorn. At Yankee Candy, you’ll find 125 different types of sweets as well as a giant gumball machine.

While kids have fun in Santa’s Workshop or watching model trains, parents can explore the home goods and boutique gifts, such as those from Pandora and Vera Bradley. The Yankee Candle Village also hosts exciting events throughout the year.

It’s an affordable half- to full-day activity. Walking around the store and smelling some of the hundreds of scents are entirely free, and you can use your gift card to bring home great gifts.

3. Spend Saturday at the Williamsburg Farmers Market

Another free excursion with low-cost add-ons is the Williamsburg Farmers Market. Located in Merchant Square, local growers showcase and sell food freshly harvested and produced.

Your nose will be happy you checked out the market, which is only open on Saturday mornings when you smell delicious baked goods and fresh-cut flowers. This is an excellent stop to stock up on fresh produce and food goods for your time in Williamsburg.

4. Window Shopping at Williamsburg Antique Mall

If you are a fan of antique furniture and other collectible items, then walking through the Williamsburg Antique Mall will excite you! There are more than 300 dealers in the 45,000-square-foot building.

The Williamsburg Antique Mall has every type of ware from coins to jewelry to records and more. Check out antique items from decades ago in mint condition to relive the past and show the next generation treasures from long ago.

5. U.S. Army Transportation Museum

Interested in military history and motors? Go to the U.S. Army Transportation Museum to see tanks, tank transporters, jeeps, and trucks from the past for free. However, a donation is always appreciated.

The museum has vehicles from as early as the late 1800s, and there are automobiles used in Vietnam and other wars. The museum has indoor and outdoor sections, so it’s an affordable stop, no matter the weather. It’s the perfect place for veterans, kids, and gear heads.

6. Scenic Drives and Rides

The Colonial Parkway has picturesque views of Virginia for 23 miles. Take a drive or a bike ride and stop at any of the numerous pull-offs for gorgeous photos.

From Williamsburg, you can head toward either Jamestown or Yorktown. Make the trip to each for amazing panoramic views of James River and York River.

Along the way, you’ll pass under beautiful brick overpasses and bridges. You may even come across some of the protected wildlife in the area, like the Canada geese, which always have the right of way when crossing the Parkway.