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What to See & Do in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is packed with things to see and do.  There is everything from scenic walks on nature trails to fast moving rides at exciting amusement parks.  Whatever you reason for visiting Williamsburg we are sure you will find what you are looking for.  Below we have put together a sample of what Williamsburg has to offer.  Please feel free to look around and don't forget to browse our site for other information about Williamsburg we have assembled just for you.
Attractions and Activities 
Busch Gardens - From exciting animals to high-flying roller coasters, guests will have a wild time at the park voted "America's Favorite Theme Park."  Already renovated for world-class coasters including Alpengeist and LochNess Monster, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers yet another thrill with the new Apollo's Chariot, a hypercoaster featuring high speeds and multiple drops.  Busch Gardens, Williamsburg features dazzling shows, mor than 40 thrilling rides, authentic foods, quaint shops and a magical children's adventure area.  If you are looking for family fun you have found it all in one place.
Water Country USA - In 2000, Water Country introduces Meltdown - its fastest water ride ever.  Guests will gear up, four at a time, for a high-speed toboggan race down a "zoom flume" full of twists, turns and banks.  The high tech excitement doesn't end there A journey aboard the world's largest special effects family raft ride challenges the entire family to experience sci-fi adventure at its best.  Water enthusiasts seeking thrills and fun will find it right here.
Jamestown Island - As a visitor, you too can experience "archeology in action"  and learn about how scholars are finding out more about the early colonists.  Now the archaeologists have over 25,000 artifacts to study.  Artifacts aren't just things.  They tell us stories of how people lived.
Nauticus - Launch your imagination at the 120,000-square foot science and technology center with a maritime theme.  Located just 40 minutes from Williamsburg in downtown Norfolk, on the Virginia Waterfront.  Nauticus features more than 150 hands-on interactives including computer and video kiosks, films on a giant screen, exotic aquaria, shark petting and national-caliber traveling exhibits.
Virginia Living Museum - If you're wild about wildlife, the Virginia Living Museum is the place to go!  When you look at the exhibits in this museum they look back at you!  This indoor/outdoor year round attraction lets you get up close and personal to animals native to Virginia such a bobcat, fox, beaver, otter, raccoon, fish, reptiles and all kinds of native birds from blue jay to bald eagle.
Yorktown Battlefield - A tour of the Battlefield begins at athe National Park Service Visitor Center where the battle on land and at sea is presented through a series of multi-media exhibits.  You can walk through a full-sized replica of the quater-deck of a British warship, view the movement of troops through a special lighted map display, and browse through a beautiful collection of Revolutionary War artifacts.  The visitor center is open year round.
Williamsburg Soap & Candle Company - The mysterious combination of wax and wick can turn a room, a home, or an event from commonplace to extraordinary.  Williamsburg has one of the finest candle making companies in the country.  Started in 1964 and family run still today.  Come visit and experience candle making.

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