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WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, Kentucky
Use as a half-day stop on I-75 for the waterpark or university grounds; not a base. One night only if you need a cheap bed between Lexington and Knoxville.
Williamsburg is a small I-75 town in Daniel Boone Country, home to the University of the Cumberlands and Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Its sights are limited; most travellers pass through in under an hour. Best for a quick break or a budget overnight on the drive between Lexington and Knoxville.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep (waterpark season)
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, waterpark closed)
- Airports
- LEX · TYS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Williamsburg911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Williamsburg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLEX Blue Grass Airport (Lexington) (About 1 h 15 min north on I-75).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealSit-down restaurant dinner (entrée)$12–25
- BeerBeer (bottle at a gas station)$2–4
- Budget bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LEX Blue Grass Airport (Lexington) (About 1 h 15 min north on I-75) · TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 h south on I-75)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Williamsburg: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car essential. I-75 and US 25W cross the town; no public transit. Parking is free at motels and the waterpark.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Corbin
goDoor to door: About 15 min
I-75 north, about 15 min
Package alcohol sales and the Colonel Sanders museum.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US 25W south then KY 90 west, about 30 min
Moonbow visible on clear full-moon nights.
Big South Fork National Recreation Area
goDoor to door: About 50 min
I-75 south to TN 297, about 45 min
Hiking and the historic Blue Heron mining community.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US 25W south to US 58, about 1 h
Pinnacle Overlook and the Gap Cave.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-75 / US 92 corridor
Chain motels (Hampton Inn, Super 8) near the exit; easy on/off, no walkable dining.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Kentucky Splash Waterpark entry (one adult, peak)2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$36 |
| Trip total≈ US$198 per person per day, bed included | US$396 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Fast-food combo meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down restaurant dinner (entrée) | $12–25 |
| Beer (bottle at a gas station) | $2–4 |
| Gasoline (per US gallon) | $3–4 |
| Motel room (one night) | $70–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Alcohol sales by the drink only in restaurants seating 100+; no package sales in town – head to Corbin (north) or Jellico, TN (south).
- Waterpark hours vary by season: check the official site before driving.
- Last exit for services before the Tennessee border on I-75 southbound.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-75 Lexington → Williamsburg: about 1 h 15 min, 120 km (75 mi)about 1 h 15 min, 75 mi (120 km)
- I-75 Knoxville → Williamsburg: about 1 h, 100 km (62 mi)about 1 h, 62 mi (100 km)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Williamsburg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (waterpark season) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, waterpark closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kentucky Splash Waterpark and University of the Cumberlands with seasonal hours.
- Eat pages for the handful of restaurants near I-75.
- Day-trip pages for Corbin, Cumberland Falls and Big South Fork.
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