Local Openings

As we continue through the Forward Virginia plan, we are tracking business re-openings, safety precautions, and promotions.

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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Axe Republic — Reopened 06/19/2020 at reduced capacity with outdoor dining now available. Staff specifically designated to clean all contact surfaces, reduced capacity to help maintain social distancing, outdoor patio added, all staff wearing face masks, contactless check in available. Go to www.axerepublic.com for more information.
Historic Jamestowne — Open with modified visitor experiences. Practicing social distancing, increased sanitizing and cleaning of high-traffic areas, staff are wearing masks, plexiglass shields in place at ticketing and retail locations, and masks are required in the Memorial Church. Call 757-856-1250 or visit www.historicjamestowne.org for more information. You can also visit us on Facebook!
Virginia Living Museum — Under the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are happy to announce that the animal attraction is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Tiny Titans dinosaur eggs and babies exhibit extended open September 7, 2020. Wild Things Museum Store (open 12 PM to 4 PM) and Wild Side Cafe are now open daily! You must wear masks and practice social distancing per the Governor’s mandates. We have also set up one-way traffic throughout the museum. Call 757-595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org and https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaLivingMuseum/ for more details.
Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame — Open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Our staff wear masks and require our visitors to wear masks, as well. We also sanitize our equipment regularly. Call 757-303-5907 or visit www.virginiamusicmuseum.com for more information.
Williamsburg Walking Tours — Open every day for all three types of tours at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM. All tours are outdoors, using face masks, and practicing social distancing. Go to williamsburgwalkingtours.com for more information and to book a tour!

GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS

GYMGUYZ Williamsburg — We are operating both in-person and virtually 5 AM to 9 PM every day of the week.For in-person local sessions, we are following all CDC and Virginia guidelines for COVID-19. We are wearing masks, gloves and disinfecting our equipment at both the beginning and end of the session as well as keeping at least a 10-foot distance during the session. We also are daily monitoring the health of our trainers as well as confirming with clients they are healthy before we meet each session. Your first workout session is on us! Call us today at 757-500-5128 or visit https://www.gymguyz.com/williamsburg/.
Pure Barre Williamsburg, VA — We are operating at 30% capacity to maintain at least 10 feet between all clients, staff, and instructors. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the start of class. We are adhering to all CDC, state, and local guidelines to ensure our studio is a safe environment for all staff and clients. Masks are required for entry and exit, although masks are not required for the duration of the exercise class. All classes are capped at eight people, normally our capacity is 25. This is to ensure at least 10 feet is kept between all clients and staff. Each client has their own station, which includes a personal hand sanitizer and disinfecting cleaning products. The class is designed for the client to stay at their station, where movement is limited and the use of equipment is minimal. All equipment is sanitized by an EDA-approved product. We double-clean the floor, the barre, and all equipment after every class. We have also installed anti-microbial tape on all commonly touched surfaces in our studio to add an extra layer of protection. An air purifier is also used between every class. Call 757-378-2476 to learn more about the Intro Month promotion, including 30 days unlimited!

FOOD AND DRINK

Colonial Pancake House — Open for carryout, curbside pickup, and GrubHub delivery seven days a week. Current hours are 7 AM to 2 PM. Following all CDC and Va Dept of Health guidelines for sanitation, social distancing, and mask requirements for entry. Outdoor seating available, weather permitting. Carryout and Grub Hub delivery available. Go to www.colonialpancake.com or call 757-253-5852 for more details.
Justified Bakeshop — Preorder—Our current procedures are posted on Instagram and Facebook, including what time to order by based on the pick-up date. Pick-up dates have been Thursday and Sunday. For cakes and larger orders, please email with at least a four day notice. We are doing contactless pick-up. For more information, please visit www.justifiedbakeshop.com.
Precarious Beer Hall — Open at limited occupancy. Guests and employees wearing masks and social distancing. Taken extra sanitation measures, and employees are wearing gloves. Visit us for Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and Fajita Burrito Friday! Call 757-808-5104 or go to www.precariousbeer.com for more details.
Rita’s Ice — Open daily from 12 PM to 9 PM. All staff get education and training on COVID-19 and wear sneeze guards while interacting with guests and making treats. Limited outdoor seating provided. Delivery available through DoorDash. Go to www.facebook.com/ritasofwilliamsburg/ for more information.
Whitley’s Peanut Factory — Open 9:30 AM to 6 PM daily. Masks required to enter store. Please maintain six feet between staff and other shoppers. Staff wear masks and gloves. We wipe down frequently used surfaces (counter, door handles & credit card machine) after each customer. We take steps every day to ensure the safety of our store and customers with stringent disinfecting. Call 757-229-4056 for more information.

LODGING

Anvil Campground — Open! Behind the scenes: How Anvil is working overdrive for our guests' safety this year. Listen, Anvil is a leader in the campground industry. All day, every day, we are going above and beyond to provide the safest environment we can. We encourage you to take time to: Research the campgrounds you are interested in this summer. Find out what they are doing to help ensure the safest environment possible. Ask them questions about what they are doing to help keep you safe, if do not find the information online. Check recent reviews to get current feedback from recent guests. This is important this year, because there is a wide range of efforts being put forth by the different campgrounds to help protect their guests. Being safe and smart never takes away from the fun. Our guests have never been happier at Anvil in our 66 year history! Here is what Anvil is doing for you Our campsites, picnic tables, and utility hookups are sanitized between guests. This means you are first to touch your site since we sanitized it just for you. Our check-in is contactless. You will not have to get out of your RV upon arriving. We have everything set and ready for you. Our pool is open! Two families at a time separated at all times by 10 feet or more; ensured by pool rope marking space for each family. Clear signage at our pool outlines the guidelines for safety. We sanitize all ladders and entrances between families. Currently it is bring your pool chairs. To enter the pool area, guests need to pass a verbal COVID-19 screening from our Guest Services and wash their hands with the provided antibacterial soap. The two families never cross paths, because we have two separate entrances for the two divided sections of the pool. Our three different playground areas are open and we sanitized them regularly. To enter, our guests must sanitize their hands with the provided hand sanitizer and do a self COVID-19 screening. Clear signage at our playgrounds outlines the guidelines for safety. Our new clubhouse is open. All of the entertainment is free and is sanitized between guests. It is divided into two separate sections with two separate entrances; ensuring different families will not cross paths. Each section is for one family at a time. Families will be a minimum of 10 feet apart at all times. To enter, guests must pass a verbal COVID-19 screening from our Guest Services and use the provided hand sanitizer. Clear signage at our clubhouse outlines the guidelines for safety. Free Clubhouse entertainment includes: pool table, shuffleboard, three foosball tables, Pop-A-Shot New Official Home Dual Shot Basketball Arcade Game, ping pong, Sega Genesis Classic, Playstation Classic, Midway Classic Arcade Machine, kid area, four TVs, and music. There is a Virginia mandate requiring masks inside all buildings in the state and all businesses in Virginia are suppose to be strongly encouraging masks outside. Our guests are doing well with both; wearing a mask inside our buildings and when walking near others guests. If you are a first time or novice RVer, we got your back. We can take the stress out of getting parked and setting up. Every day we help guests park their campers. We can help with leveling if needed and hooking up your utilities to our first-class utility pedestals. We will not leave your side, until you are all set! Our weekends are loaded with free entertainment, free live music, free food, free snow cones or free ice cream, and free children's activities. Our rates are extremely competitive for our area and we have a lot of availability. Summer is for camping! We are as ready for you and your family as possible. If you are going to be camping in Virginia this year, we are the campground for you! Our rates are $10-30 off per night, plus an additional 10-20% on certain options! Visit us online at www.anvilcampground.com for more information!
Best Western Historic Area Inn — Open with safety precautions in place. Guests with reservations will be pre-registered with sanitized keys available for pick up. Guests can enjoy touchless payment simply by inserting a credit card into our chip reader. Sanitization station is available after signing registration forms behind our plastic shields. All staff members are tested daily for wellness and anyone feeling unwell or with a fever is sent home. All staff will use appropriate protective equipment to perform their duties. Sanitation stations are available at the front desk and throughout the property including at every elevator lobby. Every guest room is sanitized in preparation for arrival including AC filter, bedding (including washing pillows etc.), remote control, telephone, light switches, and doorknobs. A UV Sanitizing wand is utilized as appropriate. Our breakfast buffet has been converted to a “Grab and Go” breakfast for guests to enjoy in their room or in our dining room with social distancing. A menu with selections including individually packaged breakfast sandwiches, cereal etc. will be provided the night before and guests will have the opportunity for contactless pick-up of their items in the morning. Express Check Out – Simply drop your keys in a basket on your departure day and a receipt will be emailed to the address on file. Currently offering a multi-night stay promotion! Call 757-220-0880 or go to https://williamsburgvacations.com/hotels-resorts/best-western-plus-historic-area/ for more information and an informational video.
Fife and Drum Inn — We are open for business! We are open for business! We are continuously reviewing and updating our operations to provide a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment here at the Fife & Drum Inn. The following are just some of the steps that we have taken to adapt our practices to meet CDC guidelines for the COVID-19 virus. We are checking temperatures for staff (and ourselves) twice a day. Responding swiftly and reporting to local health officials any presumed cases of COVID-19 at the hotel property shall be a staff-wide requirement. Any staff member that may be exhibiting signs of illness will stay home to recover. There will be sanitizing stations at the base of the main stair, the top of the stairs, and between the Common Room and Coffee Bar. Room keys will be sanitized, and staff will have washed/sanitized hands before handing room keys to our guests. Hands will be sanitized prior to handling guest credit cards. Staff will sanitize immediately after handling any guest property. In many cases we may be able to offer guest a room that has not had a guest for at least 24 hours. For the immediate future, our buffet breakfast will be replaced by self-serve continental items. The items available will include fresh baked muffin tops, yogurt, granola, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, tea, and coffee. This service will be available from 8:00 – 9:30 PM. For those that prefer a full breakfast menu we recommend The Blue Talon or Aromas. Both are located a few steps from our front door. We will be using wrapped sterilized flatware, paper place mats and napkins. Our famous chocolate chip cookies will be individually wrapped! We continue to disinfect guest rooms and bathrooms, to include light switches, doorknobs, TV remotes, clocks, and all hard surfaces. This also applies to Inn common areas where we are frequently cleaning and disinfecting all hard surfaces, handrails, doorknobs, and light switches, table, and chair surfaces. We have temporarily removed decorative pillows, duvets, and shams from the beds. Beds will be triple sheeted, with a removable washed covering. Cleaning products and protocols shall include EPA-approved disinfectants that meet CDC requirements for use and effectiveness against viruses, bacteria, and other airborne pathogens. Fresh towels will be available when requested. Housekeeping shall not enter a guest room during a stay unless specifically requested. Linens, towels, and laundry shall be washed in accordance with CDC guidelines There will be sanitizer at the coffee bar, and we request all guests use the sanitizer prior to self-serving coffee. Hotel industry health and safety protocols will be updated in accordance with CDC guidelines as we learn more about COVID-19 and ways to combat it operationally for the safety of guests and employees. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at bscruggs@FifeAndDrumInn.com Sharon and Billy Scruggs.
Fort Magruder Hotel — A Trademark Collection by Wyndham: Open and excited to welcome guests! Your Safety is important to us. The Hotel is following the CDC, Wyndham, the Local Health Department and American Hotel & Lodging Association Guidance. We have a dedicated staff cleaning and disinfecting our public space continually through the day. Arrive and feel secure with our touchless registration and check in. All employees are masked and we request that our guests should be as well in the public areas. Our guest rooms are cleaned and sanitized, prepared for your arrival. Enjoy a Complimentary Grab and Go Breakfast for your convenience. The hotel features an oversized outdoor swimming pool here for your relaxation. Come enjoy our beautiful oversized outdoor pool. Open dawn to dusk. Call us at 757-220-2250 for our special summer rates—we are happy to help!
Holiday Inn Express, Williamsburg North: We have remained open continuously through the COVID 19 virus. Our indoor swimming pool reopened June 5, 2020. Our team has fully implemented the IHG Way of Clean Promise, we are committed to high levels of cleanliness. That means clean, well maintained, clutter free rooms that meet our standards. We have also updated our free breakfast with a Grab n Go Bag breakfast, featuring pre-packaged breakfast items and fresh fruit. Guests will be able to choose from our menu and turn in the night before, the Breakfast Bag will be available at the time they choose the next day, we also provide fresh hot coffee. Contact the hotel directly for current promotions and rates at 757-220-0062 or visit www.hiexpress.com/williamsburgn.
Motel Zuma — We are open and following the American Hotel Guide. Call 757-565-1111 for more information.

RETAIL

A Logo For You — Open for business. Social distancing signage and hand sanitizer throughout the building. Masks and gloves provided to all employees. Regular, professional cleanings and use of disinfectant sprays and cleaners. Free embroidery (up to $60 value) and art (up to $50 value) set ups. Call 757-220-9259 for more information.
Auntie M's American Cottage — We are open daily with reduced hours from noon to 5 pm. We disinfect our counter/credit card machine after each use, wear masks, and use social distancing. Please call 757-369-8150 for an appointment to visit earlier or later any day. Ask for our daily Auntie M discount special! Visit www.auntiemsamericancottage.com for more information.
Norge Bazaar and Ice Cream Shoppe — Open daily from noon to 9 PM. Constantly sanitizing all surfaces (doors, handles, counters) to include outdoor seating areas in addition to all ice cream prep areas. Vist https://www.facebook.com/norgebazaar/ for more information.
The UPS Store at Quarterpath — We are open to serve our individual and small business community. Please wear your mask when visiting. We will be wearing ours! Extended Tax Season is over! Time to SHRED past documents. Stop by and shred any documents categorized as PII and rest at ease your information will not land in the hands of strangers. Visit our location and let our team help you with our shredding services! Call 757-221-0113 for more details.
Williamsburg Bazaar — Hours of operation follow Premium Outlets, Monday through Friday 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM. Sanitizing doors and surfaces, constant cleaning. Wearing masks, have masks for sale, as well. We have a wide variety of handmade masks, all following CDC guidelines. We have adult and children mask sizes. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Williamsburgbazaar1 for more information.
Williamsburg Drug Co — We are operating at normal business hours. All staff are wearing masks, and additional cleaning procedures have been implemented. Customers are asked to respect the wearing of a face cover. Curbside pickup is available. Please call 757-229-1041 for more information.
Williamsburg Jewelers — Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Closed Sunday. Please wear a mask to comply with EO63. We are keeping our store clean and disinfected for you! The ORIGINAL Williamsburg C-shaped Cuff Bracelets are now available in 25 styles! Call 757-206-1100 or go to www.williamsburgjewelers.com. Visit us on Facebook!

SERVICES

Abbitt Realty Company — Open and selling homes! We are doing antimicrobial office cleaning regularly. Masks are required, and hand sanitizer is available. Buy or sell with us and experience the Abbitt Gold Standard of 5-Star Customer Service! Visit us on Instagram, visit www.abbittrealty.com, or call 757-253-7600 for more information.
Conscientious Carpet Care — Full operational and following CDC Guidelines. Our crews will clean and disinfect our equipment between jobs. We will wear masks in your homes and businesses and practice social distancing as may be possible while we make you homes and furnishings more healthy and cleaner. Currently offering a Back to School "Staycation" promotion: let us keep your home healthy and fresh while the kids learn more from home than ever before. 15% off standard pricing. Go to www.conscientiouscarpetcare.com for more details on booking.
Forrest Law Center — Phones answered Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Visits and in-person meetings limited to appointment only. Masks required. Sanitation supplies provided to all visitors. Meeting areas sanitized after every meeting. Restrooms closed to the public. Call 757-273-0700 for more information.
Frequency Creative — Open! Our team is available for all services, including on-site video production and photography. Meetings are by phone or video chat. Any production (photo/video) is done wearing masks and following social distancing and sanitation guidelines recommended by the CDC. Let us help you reassure clients with safety messaging or train employees on updated procedures through videos and updated images. We understand the importance of relaying this information during this time! Call 757-869-8844 or visit www.creativefreqs.com.
Kamco Services — Open and operating. Using masks, gloves, and sanitizer. Visit www.Kamcoservices.com for more information.
Laufer Insurance Solutions — Open. Shields and hand sanitizer at the desk. Masks required. Referrals for home, auto, umbrella get two free masks. Go to www.lauferinsurancesolutions.com for more information.
Skinner Law Office — We are open and happy to see our clients! We are doing virtual calls and consultations with socially-distant document signings. Offering post-tax legacy updates to your will, trust, and health documents, as well as new documents for our clients. Visit www.virginiatrustlaw.com or call 757-220-8554 today!
The Drying Co./ThermalTec — Open for business. Our team is following CDC guidelines to ensure that they and all of our customers are protected. We are sanitizing our vehicles and offices daily. Team members are utilizing face masks and gloves and maintaining physical distance guidelines. Call 757-566-8622 if you have questions. Visit https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/coupons.html for current promotions and offers.
The Flower Cupboard — Open with reduced hours. Please wear a mask for your safety and the safety of others. We sanitize daily with wipes and use hand sanitizer. Weekly we bleach work surfaces. For more information, call us at 757-230-0057, visit www.flowercupboard.com, or go to www.flowercupboardwilliamsburg.com.
The Vacation Channel — Open! The Vacation Channel is airing in all partner properties and available for streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Our production team is available for filming. Contact Tyler, Director of Sales & Marketing, regarding airtime and/or production needs. We are taking meetings over the phone or video chat. Many team members are still working from home. When out in public for necessary content updates at hotels or on-site production for clients, our team is wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and using increased sanitation protocols. Call 757-869-8844 or visit www.vacationchannels.com for more information. You can also find us on Facebook.
The Wendy Walker Team | Howard Hanna Real Estate Services — Open using face masks and practicing social distancing. Call 757-869-3553 today!
Wren’s CustomClean, Bill and Shelly Wren — Professional cleaning services, specializing in cleaning for small business using sanitation cleaning methods that meet protocols established for COVID-19 protection and disinfection, and restoration of porcelain fixtures in commercial office spaces. Fully protected with PPE required, i.e., face masks, gloves and using recommended disinfectant cleaning products and procedures. Offering one-time cleaning, short-term cleaning, or long-term cleaning contracts to fellow Chamber members and small business in Williamsburg VA. Call 757-810-6338 for more information!

Non-Profits

Here for the Girls, Inc. — Office is open Monday and Tuesday from 8 AM to 12 PM. Masks are required to enter. Our support for young women affected by breast cancer is now virtual. See our website for more information or email support@hereforthegirls.org to find a gathering!

MEDICAL

Beachwood Center, PLLC — Open for Telemedicine. Visit www.thebeachwoodcenter.com for more information.
Performance Chiropractic, LLC — Open. We follow CDC guidelines on surface sanitation, masking, distancing when feasible, and instructing people with respiratory symptoms or fever not to enter. We balance the need for safety with the need to care and respect for others. Since 1979, we’ve helped 200,000+ patients connect to their true potential with chiropractic, acupuncture, therapeutic rehabilitation, and more. We look forward to helping YOU! Visit www.performancechiropractic.com for more information.
Williamsburg Urgent Care — Open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM. (Last check-in is accepted 30 minutes prior to close). Please call our office at 757-279-2999 before coming in. Visit www.WilliamsburgUrgentCare.com for more information.