Williamsburg Attractions

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Williamsburg is a top choice vacation destination with a variety of attractions appropriate for all ages like Water Country USA, Spirit of Norfolk Cruises, Busch Gardens Europe, and many more! If you want the children to take a little bit of the history of Williamsburg back with them, the Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Yorktown Victory Center are perfect options with reenactments, tutorials, and more! Couples needing a quiet evening out will enjoy a dinner and dance cruise on one of the Spirit of Norfolk vessels. Take your pick of truly unique attractions to participate in during your vacation away to Virginia with a wealth of options.

Colonial Williamsburg

With Colonial Williamsburg, guests are surrounded by renovated buildings and costumed people that appear to be out of the 18th century! You can see how the colonists spent their day to day lives and the trades they specialized in with the different tutorials, films, and performances. The Colonial Williamsburg passes also come in different increments to make your travel experience more enjoyable. Guests can purchase a Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Sampler that is good for one day of exploration. Another ticket option is the Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Key pass which lasts two days and includes extra admissions to different Colonial Williamsburg sites. The final pass option is the Colonial Williamsburg Freedom Pass which is good for one full year! The choice is yours in how you want to get the best look at Colonial Williamsburg.

Jamestown Settlement

Come and see the live performances and film tutorials at the Jamestown Settlement where you can watch the history of early America come to life. Your family can experience the different scenes of life as the actor's portray history for your enjoyment. You can even climb aboard replicas of the three different ships that sailed to the Americas in 1607! There are also different ticket options for your Jamestown Settlement experience. With the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Combo Pass, you save on admission to both attractions! Enjoy the history found in the Jamestown Settlement during your stay away.

Yorktown Victory Center

Celebrate our independence from Britain with a visit to the Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg with exhibits located in this interactive museum. At the Victory Center, you will hear the stories of the men and women involved in the Revolutionary War as well as the siege of Yorktown. There are different films set up so you can grab a seat and watch as the video unfolds the history or you can explore the different settings and buildings to get a firsthand view. With the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Combo Pass, you can get the best of both worlds in the same day!

Busch Gardens Europe

Take a break from the historical side of Williamsburg to enjoy the many roller coasters and wild rides located in Busch Gardens Europe! Walk through six different European countries as you explore cultures, foods, and wares! There are also different shows included in your park admission so you can relax to different singing and comedy numbers. If you want to experience two different parks during your vacation, take advantage of the Busch Gardens/Water Country USA Combo Ticket which provides admission to two great parks! If one day isn't enough to experience Busch Gardens Europe, you can purchase a seven day pass to extend your fun!

Water Country USA

When the weather turns warm, you can cool off at Water Country USA with a number of different water rides and wave pools. With over 35 rides and slides, you have a full day set out for you! This fifties and sixties themed water park is a perfect hangout for those wanting to soak up some sun or for the wild ones in the group. With the Busch Gardens/Water Country USA Combo Ticket, you can have a splash before heading to the roller coasters of Busch Gardens Europe!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Williamsburg

Encounter things that will both shock and amaze you at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Williamsburg with exhibits that border the bizarre. With educational activities and hands-on exhibits, this museum is unlike any other! With different exhibits at each separate Ripley's Museum, you will never encounter the same thing twice! There's also an upgrade for admission called Ripley's Ultimate Experience where you can view a 4-D movie of dinosaurs, reptiles and more! For a unique experience in Williamsburg, a trip to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Williamsburg is definitely recommended.

Virginia Living Museum

This combination museum has a variety of exhibits ranging from a science center, wildlife park, aquarium and more complete with their own hands-on experiences. There are six different planetarium shows that you want to catch before leaving as well! This 3/4 mile long museum has many different aspects that every member of the family is sure to enjoy.

Mariner's Museum

At the Mariner's Museum, guests will encounter over 35,000 artifacts and collections that relate to man and the sea. Find information about sea exploration, sea warfare, shipbuilding, and different vessels with a variety of displays and interactive exhibits. Adults and children of all ages will find something to get excited about with the array of items for perusal.

Spirit of Norfolk Cruises

Take your sweetheart out for a romantic evening under the stars with a Spirit Cruise or treat the family to a lunch and sightseeing sail for an enjoyable day in Williamsburg. With the lunch cruise option, you can eat a nice buffet meal before heading out on deck to see the different warships and cruisers of the Atlantic fleet. While you stroll the decks, a DJ will be mixing your favorite hits so you can make a break for the dance floor. With the dinner cruise option, you enjoy a nice sit-down meal under the stars as the live band serenades. After you are finished eating, the performers come out to sing and dance Broadway-style! To wrap up the evening, you can retreat to the dance floor with that special someone for a nice end to the day. The choice is up to you when choosing a Spirit of Norfolk Cruise!