Merchants Square is an open-air mixed-use lifestyle center anchoring historic downtown Williamsburg, Virginia and its surroundings. Clustered along iconic brick-paved, pedestrian-only Duke of Gloucester Street, is a genuinely national, iconic shopping, dining, and work destination. Nestled between historic Colonial Williamsburg and William and Mary, an elite national university, Merchant’s Square is vibrant, beautiful, and bustling. Its historic buildings, tree-lined spaces, and abundant
outdoor cafes evoke elegant foreign capitals. The finest restaurants, luxury clothiers, purveyors of fine gifts, a winery tasting room, theater, historic boutique offices, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation itself, all call Merchant’s Square home. The available commercial space offers up to 5,000 square feet of retail and approximately 10,000 square feet of office space in various configurations. With an impressive 2.1 million visits in the past year and an average dwell time of 71 minutes, it provides a dynamic environment for businesses. Accessibility is optimized with 1,244 visitor parking spaces within walking distance, spread across six surface lots and two city parking decks, along with ample street parking. This strategically positioned space caters to businesses seeking a professional and accessible setting.
