Attractions in Williamsburg, Virginia - Fun Things to do

Williamsburg is home to a number of historic sites and amusement parks. Whether you are visiting to learn more about colonial America or if you are looking for fun things to do with young children, Williamsburg can offer just the right highlight for your vacation. Some of the most notable historical attractions include the living history museum of the Historic District of Colonial Williamsburg; The College of William and Mary which is the second oldest college still operating in the United States; the Bruton Parish Church; and the original Virginia Capitol building. Included within the Virginia Historic Triangle is Williamsburg; Yorktown, home of the Yorktown Battlefield; and Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne, the original home of the Jamestown colony. There are also a number of plantation homes in the area that are open for tours, including the Berkeley Plantation, birthplace of President Harrison, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Colonial Williamsburg	The Rhine River at Busch Gardens	Surfer's Bay
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates the world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Va. © The Colonial Williamburg Foundation	Attractions at Busch Gardens Europe range from world-class coasters to scenic river cruises. ©2007 Busch Entertainment Corp.	Aerial View of Surfer's Bay, Water Country USA's giant wave pool in Williamsburg, Virgnia. ©2007 Busch Entertainment Corp.

For those traveling with children, be sure to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park, renowned as one of the best theme parks in the world, focusing on old country Europe and home of some of the finest roller coasters around. During the summer months, treat your family with a visit to Water Country USA, the largest water park in the Mid-Atlantic, and boasting the largest wave-pool in Virginia. Slightly older children might also like to visit the Presidents Park, an outdoor educational museum about our nation’s presidents, located close to both Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.  Families may also be interested in camping at Anvil Campground, family owned and operated since 1954. There are also a variety of shops and restaurants throughout the Virginia Historic Triangle, notably the Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, which is sure to round out your trip with gift shops, great food, local farmer’s markets, concerts, and more. Anvil Campground - Family owned and operated since 1954 and is now in its 3rd generation of management. Our symbol, the Anvil, comes from our family's tradition of blacksmithing. Address: 5243 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 | Email: stay@anvilcampground.com | Phone: 1-800-633-4442; 1-757-565-2300. Berkeley Plantation - Costumed guides conduct tours of the mansion daily, and lunch is served in the Coach House Tavern. Berkeley, on the James River between Williamsburg and Richmond, is the birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a U.S. President, Benjamin Harrison. Busch Gardens Williamsburg Voted America's Most Beautiful Theme park for the sixeenth consecutive year and the World's Favorite Theme Park by the National Amusement Park Historical Association - Busch Gardens offers excitement and beauty for the entire family.

Presidents Park	Historic Jamestowne	Historic Yorktown
Presidents Park is an outdoor, educational museum located in Williamsburg’s Historic Triangle.	Historic Jamestowne - The original site of the Jamestown colony, located on Jamestown Island.	Welcome to Historic Yorktown 1691 Sign with flowers at an entrance. Near the Victory Center.