Recreation & Shopping
Recreation
Need some inspiration on what to do outside of class? Check out some of our recommendations below. Don't forget to check your W&M email regularly for upcoming ISSP trips and events.
Things to do near Williamsburg
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- | Outdoor festival with live music and arts & crafts for purchase
- | Movie theater
- | Outdoor shopping complex
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- | Amusement park. Offers special deals for W&M students in October
- | Shopping, restaurants, and a movie Theater.
Things to do near Gloucester
- | Rent kayaks, paddleboards and bikes to explore the area
- | Shopping and dining along the York River
- | Movie theater
- | Includes paved trails for walking or biking, campgrounds, and picnic areas
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Campus Opportunities
As a member of the W&M international community, one of the best ways to begin to explore life in the United States is by becoming involved locally and on campus. We celebrate the rich diversity of the W&M community through international arts and culture events, speaker series, film festivals and symposia.
- ISSP Programs and Trips
- Many are open to public
- The is a weekly email that keeps the W&M and local community updated on internationally focused events and announcements. It is emailed each Monday of the undergraduate academic year.
- VIMS Students & Scholars: VIMS has very active email lists (VIMS misc and VIMS business). Scholars should talk to their faculty host, if not already subscribed. You will need to do the VIMS check-in process and Chris Palmer from VIMS Information Technology and Network Services will add you to the lists.
Places to visit outside of W&M and VIMS
- | 32 km from W&M
- | 47 km from W&M
- | 82 km from W&M
- | 95 km from W&M
- | 240 km from W&M