The photo above is from the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster at at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg VA.

Williamsburg Attractions

Williamsburg, Virginia has plenty to offer. Visitors to Williamsburg, Virginia will feel as though they have taken a step backward in time. This small city of is part of the "Historic Triangle" comprised of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown - all key locations in the history of the United States.  Williamsburg is a great choice for a family's vacation destination due to the number of attractions that promise a taste of history, culture and fun.

For historical fun, there is Colonial Williamsburg where visitors can have a taste of life on the verge of revolution - the American Revolution that is. Williamsburg was the hub of politics and culture for the largest colony - Virginia - in Britain's New World from 1699 to 1780

Historic Yorktown allows visitors to see life during the Colonial and Revolutionary era as well as the finale of the American Revolution. Yorktown is the location of the surrender of Britain's Lord Charles Cornwallis to the combined American and French forces led by General George Washington on October 19, 1781 - thus ending the Revolutionary War. Visitors can visit the battlefield, the Yorktown Victory Center and other Yorktown historic attractions.

Williamsburg visitors can also visit the site of the first English settlement at Jamestown. Jamestown was founded in 1607, 13 years ahead of the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock. Visitors can see an archaeological dig site, take driving tours of the countryside and visit the Jamestown Settlement to experience 17th century living.

For those visitors who are looking for less learning and more fun, Williamsburg has just the ticket. Bush Gardens Williamsburg has something for every age - from entertainment to rides and everything in between. Bush Gardens features more than 50 rides and attractions, live stage shows, as well as shopping and food for every taste.

During the summer months, visitors can get wet and wild at Water Country USA in Williamsburg - the largest water park in the mid-Atlantic states.

Whether you are looking for family fun, engaging history, great shopping or just simple rest and relaxation, Williamsburg, Virginia has something for everyone.