Williamsburg Attractions and Things to Do

When on a Williamsburg VA vacation, you’ll find plenty of things to do. From Colonial Williamsburg VA attractions to modern attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, there are a variety of ways to be entertained while visiting Virginia. Of course, some of the most popular ways to discover Williamsburg involves watching history come to life at places like Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestown, Historic Yorktown, the Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. These areas provide a great way to have fun with history.


Busch Gardens An action-packed adventure park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 350 acres of fun-filled exploration. The park is home to more than 50 rides and attractions.	Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum See if you believe it or not at the Ripley’s Museum attraction, home to unique & bizarre exhibits fun for everyone. Plus, visit the Ripley’s 4D Theater, where you’ll become part of the action!	Clarion Hotel Historic District The Clarion Hotel^® Historic District is within walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg historic district, with its original buildings and shops covering more than 300 acres of land.

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		America's Historic Triangle Combo Pass 101 A Visitors Center Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23185
		Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd Williamsburg, VA 23187
		Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration 1 Busch Gardens Blvd Williamsburg, VA 23187
		Colonial Williamsburg 101 Visitors Center Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23185
		Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum & 4D Theater 1735 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA 23185
		Water Country USA 176 Water Country Parkway Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Williamsburg VA vacation packages begin with discovering the adventure of America’s past. Families love going back in time and watching history come to life as they explore America’s Historic Triangle. Living history demonstrations, engaging reenactments and hands-on exhibits showcase life in 18th century America. Williamsburg attractions like Colonial Williamsburg, the Jamestown Settlement and Historic Yorktown recreate history and make it fun to explore our nation’s rich history.

Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s largest living history museum, is one of the popular things to do in Williamsburg VA as it is a 301-acre facility home to the restored capital of 18th century England’s largest and most important colony in the New World. Restored and reconstructed buildings and costumed interpreters tell the story of America. The Jamestown Settlement pays homage to America’s first permanent English colony. There are recreations of the colonists’ fort, three ships and a Powhatan Indian Village that depicts life in the early 1600s. Yorktown is the site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary Wa, and is home to the Yorktown Victory Center. Artifact-filled galleries and outdoor recreations showcase the life of Americans during the Revolutionary era.

Of course, there are modern fun things to do in Williamsburg VA too. Busch Gardens is a Europe-themed amusement park offering more than 50 rides and attractions, ten main stage shows, animal encounters and a variety of culinary experiences. Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic’s largest water park, features more than 30 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions and is a fantastic way to have fun in the sun.