Things to do in Williamsburg
6 activities, venues and outings in Williamsburg, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Things to do in Williamsburg
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Chain amusement park. At Busch Gardens, experience thrilling rides such as "The Griffon" which brings riders up in the air and drops them at a 90-degree angle. This MPH 70 roller coaster is worth making the trip alone and is one of the main attractions in Busch Gardens. This is in the French village of the park. Another amazing roller coaster that is a big attraction to Busch Gardens is the "Alpengeist". This is a MPH 67 coaster that rises as high as and had a drop of. For those who would rather stay on land, Busch Gardens offers a wide variety of animal exhibits and shows. For example, "Wolf Valley" is an area that allows visitors to view trained gray wolves in an environment much like their natural habitat, and also perform tricks with trainers. Enjoy the "Emerald Beat," a powerful production from Dublin-based O'Shea's School of Irish Dance which celebrates Irish heritage. For those with children, go see "The Secrets of Castle O'Sullivan" and "Pirates," a globe theatre 3D show.
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Water Country USA
Water Country USA entertains visitors with eleven water rides and a dive show. One of the biggest attractions at Water Country USA is the "Big Daddy Falls" water slide. This is a water slide that takes you and three other people for a twisty wet ride.
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William & Mary Tribe
Sports teams of the College of William & Mary, competing in 23 NCAA Division I sports (11 for men, 12 for women) mostly in the Coastal Athletic Association. While the Tribe are more of a so-called "mid-major" program, with the football team playing in the second-tier Division I FCS, they still compete as hard as any other Division I school out there. And, tickets tend to be less expensive than those for more prominent programs (in-state, this would be Virginia and Virginia Tech).
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Williamsburg Winery
The Williamsburg Winery offers tastings in their cellar and they have a charming restaurant with dishes that complement the wine. With wines that are reasonably priced, the Williamsburg Winery is a great place for wine fans to go and is Virginia's largest winery. Be sure to stop at "The Gabriel Archer Tavern." With courses under $10, the tavern serves a French Country Platter with assorted patés, meats, cheeses and freshly baked bread or sandwiches served with a baby green salad with dried cherries, sugared pecans and topped with raspberry merlot vinaigrette. This is all served for lunch daily between 11AM and 4PM.
April–October: Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. November–March: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
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Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg’s Water Park
located in Williamsburg
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Williamsburg (CC BY-SA 4.0).