Busch Gardens, "brings families together with a unique combination of world-class thrill rides, top quality entertainment and natural scenic beauty." Enjoy Europe! From castles to coasters, Busch Gardens Williamsburg merges the authenticity of a European journey with the thrill of rides that defying gravity in five languages. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, is seasonal.

Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic's largest water play park, features the world's latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and restaurants - all set to a colorful 1950's and 1960's surf theme. Over 35 super-soaking' water rides and slides, offering family fun for youngest to oldest. Seasonal.

Jamestown, The Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery reached Virginia in 1607, and on May 14, their 104 passengers all men & boys began building on the banks of the James River what was to be America's first permanent English colony. Within hailing of original site & three tall-masted ships at anchor. The re-created Colonial Fort encircles buildings within & Powhatan Indian village.

Yorktown, location of the US Continental Army's victory over the British in 1781. Experience the story of America’s beginnings at the Yorktown Victory Center. Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation’s history – from America’s first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and the implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Nearby Interests:  Specialty and Outlet shopping plus James River Plantations. Along the James River stand many of the finest 18th-century plantation houses in America. These include: Westover, Sherwood Forest, Evelynton and Berkeley Plantations. And for the golf enthusiasts, there are several courses just minutes away.