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Williamsburg is a city in southeast Virginia. Settled in 1632, it was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779 and in 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr commissioned a restoration project to bring Williamsburg back to its former colonial glory. During this period, 700 modern homes were demolished, colonial buildings were renovated, and more than 400 buildings were reconstructed on their original foundations. Today, the Colonial Williamsburg district in the center of town is a popular tourist center and people visit in droves to immerse themselves in the nation's colonial history.

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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