Busch
Gardens - acclaimed as America's loveliest theme park, is a beauty
that also houses a few beasts within her gates. Nationally ranked as two of the
top 10 rollercoasters in the US are the Loch Ness Monster and Alpengeist. Watch
out for the Big Bad Wolf and Apollo's Chariot, but don't forget the Garden's newest
thrill ride, Curse of DarKastle! Shows and rides of all kinds fill the park's
European-themed villages, including a great kids place, Land of the Dragons. Open
from mid-March to the end of October. Route 60 East / 800-343-7946
www.buschgardens.com
Go-Karts Plus
offers three thrilling fast-lane tracks, but they're just part of the fun at this
action park! The mix includes a Mini Golf course, Bumper Boats, Bumper Cars and
Kiddie Land. Plus, there is a fully-equipped Arcade with shooting gallery, video
games and games of skill. Open from April through October. (757) 564-7600
www.gokartsplus.com
Mini-Golf
America - A botanical garden with cascading waterfall, live fish,
butterflies, singing birds and sunning turtles surround 18 holes of miniature
golf. After the game chill out with Good Humor ice cream in the rose garden picnic
area. Open daily throughout the summer, limited hours March - May and September
- November / 1901 Richmond Road / Williamsburg / 757-229-7200 www.minigolfamerica.com
Pirate's
Cove, the area's newest attraction, is miniature golf with a pirate
theme. After all, they did bring pirates to Williamsburg during colonial times,
even if it was just to hang them! So get with the spirit, matey, and try 18 with
the likes of Blackbeard looking over your shoulder...Arrrrrr! 2001 Mooretown Road
off Bypass Road / 757-259-4600
Presidents
Park, Williamsburg newest attraction, this park features original
sculptured busts of all the United States presidents from George Washington to
the current occupant in the White House. Created by artist David Adickes, each
of the sculptures are 18 to 20 feet high from the shoulders to the top of the
head and are accompanied by highlights and facts on each presidential administration.
On site is a museum, gift shop and cafe. / 211 Water Country Parkway / 757-259-1121
www.presidentspark.org
Water
Country USA is the largest water park on the east coast. It's a
wet and wild 50's beach party for the whole family. A great respite from those
hot summer days, the park has something for everyone, from lazy raft rides to
lots of spiraling water slides and just for the little ones, play lagoons! Cowabunga,
dude! Seasonally open from mid-May through early September. Route 199 / 800-343-7946
www.watercountryusa.com
Reserve Early...while your preferred
accommodations are still available.
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