Binns At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

Binn's Fashion Shop is another of the neat stores at Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square.  It's beautiful building is always fronted by seasonally appropriate landscaping.

College Of William And Mary Bookstore At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The College of William and Mary is adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square and has its bookstore there. In addition to the beautiful location, the store is a Barnes and Noble, has a snack shop, and routinely hosts author signings. It carries a large number of local historical and related publications.

King's Treasure At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The King's Treasure souvenir and gift shop, in Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square, has been in business since 1919, originally as "The College Shop"   but as part of a unique family story in which the third generation still runs the business. Click here to read about the Wallace family who still runs this and other local shops.

Flowers And Friends At Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These friends take a break from bicycling on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg to enjoy the flowers at Merchants Square under the shade of the trees lining the street.

The Kimball Theatre At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Kimball Theatre at Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg is home to a variety of entertainment opportunities including comics, concerts, plays and movies.

Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill, Williamsburg, Virginia

Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill is located at the edge of Merchants Square and features indoor and patio dining.  They even have the own vegetable and herb garden on site. 

Scotland House, Ltd., Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Scotland House is a fun place to window shop as it sells a variety of unique Scottish and Irish items. You can buy jewelry, clothing, hats, ties, and mugs with family names, crests and tartans or imported wool sweaters and walking sticks. You can even buy a full traditional Scottish outfit from kilt to tam or more traditional caps and tee shirts.  

Summer Breeze Concert Series, Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Summer Breeze Concert Series presents a new band each Wednesday evening in July and August. The Kings of Swing and B2B Band have already performed with Sharon Rae North and Slapwater rounding out July. The United States Air Force sends its Rhythm In Blue Jazz Ensemble, Heritage Ramblers, Blue Aces, and Heritage Of America Concert Band to provide the entertainment on successive Wednesdays in August.  Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at Merchants Square and are free. We plan on catching one or more of these.