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
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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.