Enjoy Water-Themed Fun in Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg is well known for its historic significance and traveler’s come from across the country to see the historic attractions of the area. However, Williamsburg is more than a living history museum. It is also a great place for water recreation. Whether it’s cascading down a water slide, sailing on the Atlantic or visiting a Mariner’s Museum, Williamsburg is a great place to visit if you enjoy water.

Water Country USA

Water Country USA is the largest family water park in the mid-Atlantic. Here you can raft, tube, flume, slide or surf for hours of splashing, sliding, swimming fun! With over 35 wet and wild rides and slides, you can frolic in the water all day long! If the rides get to be too much after a while, Water Country USA also has over 1,500 chairs for lounging around and sun tanning. Enjoy exciting rides like the Aquazoid, Big Daddy Falls, and Rampage, and play in the Surfer’s Bay wave pool with daunting four foot waves. There is so much water to enjoy at Water Country USA.

 Yorktown Sailing Cruises

If you want to ride some real waves, climb aboard the Schooner Alliance to hit the high seas on an unforgettable sailing cruise. Here you can sail in the ocean and along the banks of the York River, passing major landmarks like the Victory Monument and the Yorktown battlefield. Experience the history of the area while enjoying the unique thrill of sailing.

Mariners’ Museum – Newport News, VA

For a look at nautical history, the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, Virginia is the place to visit. With over 35,000 nautical objects and collections, the Mariner’s Museum covers a wide range of history, chronicling sea exploration, shipbuilding and marine warfare. Visitors can enjoy viewing ship models, paintings and an extensive photography collection. The museum also includes an impressive 18,000 square foot exhibit highlighting the epic battle between two Civil War warships, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. The interior replicas, artifacts and multimedia displays will help you learn more about this historic battle.