Discover the Rich History of Palace Green

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center located at 101 Visitor Center Drive. Head south on Visitor Center Drive towards Route 132. Merge onto Route 132 South and continue for about 1.5 miles. Take a right onto Francis Street. After about 0.2 miles, turn left onto Palace Green Street. You will see Palace Green on your right at 202 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. There is parking available in nearby lots, which may incur a fee of around $10 for the day.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) provides bus service around the area. You can take the Route 1 bus from the Williamsburg Transportation Center, located at 468 N Boundary Street. Board the bus heading towards the Colonial Williamsburg area. Disembark at the stop nearest to the Visitor Center. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to Palace Green. Head south on Visitor Center Drive, turn right onto Francis Street, and then left onto Palace Green Street. You can expect a bus fare of $1 per ride.

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Williamsburg and prefer to walk, you can easily reach Palace Green on foot. From the intersection of Duke of Gloucester Street and North Henry Street, head south towards Francis Street. Turn left on Francis Street and then right onto Palace Green Street. Continue straight for about a quarter of a mile, and you will arrive at Palace Green at 202 Palace Green St. This walk will take approximately 15-20 minutes.