Accessibility for Historic Buildings and Trades Shops

Most of the exhibition gardens in the Historic Area are accessible to guests with disabilities. Paths are of brick, marl, or gravel, and sidewalks are of brick.

When visiting a tradeshop not accessible to wheelchairs, please request assistance from the interpreter. Historic trades interpretations can often be done outside the shops at the guest's request.

Benches are located at intervals throughout Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Water fountains and cold drink vending machines may also be found throughout the Historic Area. Please refer to the map in the Colonial Williamsburg's "This Week" for exact locations.

Site Accessibility Lists

Historic Sites | Restaurants | Shopping | Hotels | Information Offices

Colonial Williamsburg Historic Site Accessibility

Location	Accessible	Notes
African American Religion Exhibit		Entry via paved ramp from Nassau Street. All exhibition spaces are on the first floor.
Apothecary		Two entrance steps and a threshold, no railing; wide doorways. Pictorial interpretations of inaccessible areas are available to guests with impaired mobility.
Basketmaker (Wythe House outbuilding)		Outbuilding has one or more steps; may be viewed from outside.
Bassett Hall		Accessible parking available. Reception building with wheelchair accessible restrooms; theater is open captioned and has hearing assistance available on request; first floor of house is accessible via a ramp on the west elevation (no elevator); grounds easily accessible but nature trails not recommended for guests with wheelchairs.
Blacksmith		At ground level. A costumed interpreter will direct you to the level side entrance to the exhibit area.
Brickyard (open seasonally)		A gravel path with considerable slope leads to the yard.
Bruton Parish Church		One low step to churchyard at Palace green entrance; one step into church; wide doorways; inside entrance into nave ramped. (Services still held in church; not a Colonial Williamsburg exhibit or site.)
Cabinetmaker		Building situated in ravine; two entrances; rear entrance accessible by sloping path, seven entrance steps into building, no railing; other entrance accessible only by sloping gravel path, one entrance step into building.
Capitol		First floor accessible. Wheelchair lift (500 lb. limit) located at the south entrance. A graded entrance at south gate; four steps to piazza, no railing; no steps from portico into building. Pictorial interpretations of inaccessible areas are available to guests with impaired mobility.
Colonial Garden		Fully accessible outdoor exhibit.
Cooper		Located at the Ludwell-Paradise Coach House and Stable, is completely wheelchair accessible.
Courthouse		Four wide stone steps to a platform, one additional step into building; wide entrance door.
Everard House (open seasonally)		Gardens accessible. Four entrance steps, no railing; six steps at exit, no railing.
Geddy House		Yard and garden accessible; portable ramp available. Four entrance steps into house, no railing.
Geddy Gunsmith and Foundry (Geddy Site)		Two steps into shop; small shop.
Governor's Palace		First floor accessible. Wheelchair lift located at west entrance (weight capacity of 450 lbs., inclusive of the person and the wheelchair). West advance, kitchen, and scullery accessible via the west entrance gate. Family restroom is in east yard of Palace and is completely wheelchair accessible. Palace has seven wide steps, to railing; west advance building is wheelchair accessible; ticketed guests may bypass building tour and visit formal gardens without encountering steps.
Great Hopes Plantation		Accessible pathway through site, ground surfaces can be uneven. Interior of kitchen is viewable from entrance door. Slave quarters are wheelchair accessible.
Joiner		First floor accessible via ramp on the east elevation. Five entrance steps with railing; narrow door, small shop.
Magazine & Guardhouse		Lower level of Magazine accessible; nearby restrooms equipped for guests with wheelchairs; 19 steep, winding steps with railing inside Magazine.
Mary Stith Shop (open for special programs)		Two entrance steps, no railing.
Milliner & Tailor		Five entrance steps, partial railing; wide doorway.
The Museums of Colonial Williamsburg		Fully wheelchair accessible via ramp in fenced area at the rear of the Public Hospital of 1773 building. Passenger drop off, and limited parking, is accessible by way of the gravel drive off South Henry Street. Five front entrance steps with railing; passenger elevators; wheelchair-equipped restrooms. Additional handicapped parking is behind the museums, by way of Nassau Street.
Play Booth		Audience at ground level near Palace Green.
Powell House (open seasonally)		Yard and garden accessible; permanent ramp located at rear entrance of main house for first floor access only. Four entrance steps, partial railing; outbuildings have one or two steps.
Presbyterian Meeting House		Grade-level access on south side. All exhibition spaces are on the first floor.
Printing Office & Bindery		Both the Printing Office and Book Bindery are accessible. Accessible entry located just west of 18th-century Post Office. Numerous steep steps with railings.
Public Gaol (Jail)		Two steps to entrance, two more to yard, no railings; seven steps with railing to house; tour follows uneven route through several building levels; dim light.
Public Hospital of 1773		Fully wheelchair accessible via ramp in fenced area at the rear of the Public Hospital of 1773 building. Passenger drop off, and limited parking, is accessible by way of the gravel drive off South Henry Street. Five front entrance steps with railing; passenger elevators; wheelchair-equipped restrooms. Additional handicapped parking is behind the museums, by way of Nassau Street.
Raleigh Tavern		First floor accessible. Wheelchair lift located in rear court entrance. Rear court entrance is on the south side of the tavern. Five steps with railing into tavern; wide doorways; spacious rooms.
Randolph House & Outbuildings		Wheelchair lift located on north side of kitchen provides access through the kitchen to the house; portable ramp at rear entrance; wide doorways; spacious rooms. Four entrance steps, no railing. Pictorial interpretations of inaccessible areas are available to guests with impaired mobility.
Shoemaker		Two entrance steps, no railing; small shop.
Silversmith		Four entrance steps, no railing; small shop.
Weaver		Two entrance steps, no railing; small shop; can be observed from outside.
Wetherburn's Tavern (open seasonally)		Wide doorways, spacious rooms; grounds and garden accessible. Six entrance steps with railing; outbuildings have one or more steps; most may be viewed from outside.
Wheelwright		Lower level of work shop accessible. Upper shop, 3 steps, no railing.
Wigmaker		Five entrance steps with railing.
Wren Building, College of William & Mary		Wheelchair lift in rear for first floor access only; wide doorways; spacious rooms; college grounds accessible. Nine entrance steps with railing; heavily traveled intersection must be crossed.
Wythe House		Wide doorway and hall; gardens accessible; outbuildings have one or more steps; most may be viewed from outside. Five steep entrance steps into house, no railing.

Colonial Williamsburg Restaurant Accessibility

Location	Accessible	Notes
Chowning's Tavern		Wheelchair lift available to main level from rear of building. Accessible rest room on main level. No elevator; garden dining with no steps, weather permitting; three steps into tavern; partial railing. Located in Historic Area. No accessible parking nearby.
Christiana Campbell's Tavern		No ramp or elevator available; no accessible rest rooms; ten entrance steps with railing; wide doorways, spacious rooms; rest rooms in basement down several steep steps; located in Historic Area; accessible parking available.
Golf Clubhouse Grill, Gold Course		Nine steps to second-floor grill; dining service in ground-floor cocktail lounge, one step via east entrance; rest rooms (not equipped for wheelchairs) on second floor.
Golf Clubhouse Grill, Green Course		Accessible. Equipped rest room.
Huzzah!		Restaurant and restrooms accessible; no parking close by; tables are booth seating; two tables suitable for wheelchairs.
King's Arms Tavern		No ramp; no elevator; no accessible restrooms; garden dining with no steps for luncheon and refreshments, weather permitting; six steps with railing into tavern; rest rooms (not equipped for wheelchairs) on second floor; wide doorways, spacious rooms; located in Historic Area; accessible parking across the street.
Shields Tavern		Ramp at rear entrance; no elevator; garden dining with no steps, weather permitting; five entrance steps with railing into tavern; equipped unisex rest rooms on first floor; wide doorways, spacious rooms; located in Historic Area; accessible parking across the street.
Wallace Gallery Cafe		Fully accessible; offers lunch and light refreshments; admission to the Gallery required.
Williamsburg Inn Regency Dining Rooms and Lounge		Accessible parking; no step to upper dining room; three steps to lower dining room, which serves breakfast, luncheon, and dinner; no steps to Regency Lounge, which offers a light lunch; accessible rest room on first floor near Gift Shop; permanent ramp at East Lounge entrance.
Williamsburg Lodge Bay Room, Cafe, and Garden Lounge		Accessible parking; ramped walkway from north parking lot; accessible rest room on lower level; elevator to lower level.

Colonial Williamsburg Shopping Accessibility

Location	Accessible	Notes
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Sign of the Rooster		Accessible.
Colonial Post Office		Two steps into store, no railing.
Craft House, Merchant Square		Permanent ramp in rear; three steps with railing to main entrance.
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum		Accessible.
Everything Williamsburg		Accessible.
Golden Ball		Four entrance steps, no railing; small shop; located in the Historic Area.
Gift Shops		In the Williamsburg Inn, Lodge, Governor's Inn, Woodlands Conference Center, and Woodlands Hotel and Suites; no entrance steps.
Golf Pro Shops		Gold Course-one step via Gold Clubhouse east entrance. Green Course-accessible.
Greenhow Store		Three entrance steps, no railing; located in the Historic Area.
Mary Dickenson Store		Four entrance steps, no railing; small shop; located in the Historic Area.
Raleigh Tavern Bakery		Two steps into bake shop, no railing; located in the Historic Area.
Prentis Store		Six entrance steps with railing; located in the Historic Area.
Tarpley's Store		Five entrance steps with railing; ramp at rear entrance; located in the Historic Area.
Visitor Center Bookstore		Accessible.

Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Accessibility

Location	Accessible	Notes
Colonial Houses - Historic Lodging		Accessible guestrooms available.
Governor's Inn		Accessible.
Providence Hall Guesthouses		Accessible guestrooms available.
Williamsburg Inn		Accessible.
Williamsburg Lodge		Accessible.
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites		Accessible.

Colonial Williamsburg Information Office Accessibility

Location	Accessible	Notes
Gateway Building		(open seasonally) Wheelchair accessible; near the Palace Bus Stop in the Historic Area.
Greenhow Lumber House		Three entrance steps, no railing; three steps at exit, no railing; in the Historic Area.
Merchants Square - Information Station		Fully wheelchair accessible; family rest room equipped for visitors with wheelchairs.