Experts' Choice Award Governor's Palace
What the experts agree on
Colonial Virginia's most impressive 1722 mansion showcases opulent rooms, original furnishings, and displays of royal power through weaponry. The meticulously recreated formal gardens and iconic boxwood maze are the real standouts that draw repeat
“The Governor's Palace, built in 1722, was the most impressive building of its era in the colonies...this fabulous building is set in formal gardens, including a fun boxwood maze. ”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "The 540 weapons, including 230 muskets and pistols, arrayed on the walls of several rooms herald the power of the Crown." Full review
National Geographic "In the spring you should get a cheese plate and a baguette from The Cheese Shop and have a picnic on the Governor's Palace Green"
