Show Mom How Much She Means to You in Williamsburg!
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching on May 8th, a great place to spend the weekend would be in Williamsburg where there is always something fun going on that the whole family can enjoy. Plan a special evening for Mom that includes a wonderful dinner and dancing aboard the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise. This cruise gives you a candlelit dinner buffet of gourmet entrées like roasted rosemary beef and wild Alaskan salmon which you can enjoy while sailing down the pristine Elizabeth River. You will enjoy the live entertainment as your meal comes to a close and then you can dance to the music provided by one of the area’s talented DJs. This is certain to be a very special evening for Mom and everyone else in your party. Visitors can book Williamsburg hotel reservations if they’re interested in staying for an extended period of time, and Spirit of Norfolk reservations are available as well!
Another great activity Mom is sure to enjoy is the Mystery Dinner Playhouse, where a talented cast of performers will satisfy both your hunger for a meal and your appetite for mystery! As your four-course meal is served, you can collect clues that will help you solve the mystery, and you can be a part of the fun by interacting with, and possibly even bribing, the wait staff to gain valuable clues. Everyone is sure to have a fun time during this delightful “who-done-it” dinner party!
End your fabulous weekend with Mom on a high note by visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg. This world-class theme park has something for everyone, from thrilling roller coasters and live shows to authentic food and plenty of shopping opportunities. The park is packed full of fun and features the cultures of the Europe like Ireland, Italy and Germany throughout. It’s a great way to spend an unforgettable time with Mom!
Howl-O-Scream Adventures Await at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
If you’ve been looking for something fun and unique to do this Halloween aside from conventional trick or treating, visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg for their Howl-O-Scream event. From September 24th to October 31st each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Busch Gardens will have scare zones, haunted mazes, and Halloween-theme shows for visitors to the park to enjoy. Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join in the fun this year before the event ends!
You can’t visit Williamsburg without taking a look at all of the history the area has to offer. Colonial Williamsburg gives you the chance to step back into the 18th century for a look at how residents of the area lived during that time. Political sites, historic homes, a plantation, and costumed residents give you the full scope of 18th century life that will make history interesting and real to you. With everything from a one day pass to a one year pass, you can choose how long you would like to stay at the park and what you will see. Each pass also offers special benefits to make your experience at Colonial Williamsburg special.
After having your Halloween adventure and exploring Colonial Williamsburg, it’s time to relax and have fun at the Mystery Dinner Playhouse. The dinner and show combination gives you the chance to become a detective when a ‘whodunit’ style mystery show is put on for you. The actors and actresses will even come down from the stage to talk with you and give you clues as to who is the culprit and who is innocent. The person who figures out the mystery first is given a special prize. With Mystery Dinner Playhouse, you’re certain to have an enjoyable experience!
Enjoy a Williamsburg Vacation This Fall
The Williamsburg area explodes into vibrant fall colors in October and November, and the cool temperatures give you the perfect environment to enjoy Williamsburg’s outdoor attractions like Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement. To make planning your fall trip to Williamsburg easy, consider booking one of these pre-made vacation packages that include lodging and activities.
Colonial Williamsburg VA Historic Vacation Package
This package provides visitors all of the best historical attractions in this area, making this an excellent choice for an educational vacation or first trip to the area. This package includes four nights of lodging in Williamsburg, a one day pass at Colonial Williamsburg, and a combo ticket for Jamestown and Yorktown. Each of the attractions takes visitors back to the early days of this area, including a look at the original settlers: the Powhatan Indian tribe. Each activity offers an in-depth and entertaining look at how this area developed, from the first inhabitants to the colonial settlers.
Williamsburg Family Vacation Package
If the kids have a day off of school coming up, the family vacation package is a perfect choice. This package contains three nights of lodging, a day pass to Colonial Williamsburg, admission to the Virginia Living Museum, and tickets to Busch Gardens. Each attraction offers something fun and entertaining, from the history of Colonial Williamsburg to the gravity-defying thrills of Busch Gardens. The Virginia Living Museum offers educational and interesting exhibits to interest all ages. For a vacation that is both fun and informative, the Williamsburg Family Vacation Package is an excellent choice.
Colonial Williamsburg Weekend Getaway
If you only have time for a weekend escape, this package is a great choice for Williamsburg fun. With two nights of lodging and a day pass to Colonial Williamsburg, you will have time to experience the best of what Williamsburg has to offer. Colonial Williamsburg also offers special events and themes from time to time, including a Veteran’s Day event and Christmas light displays.
Visit Award-Winning Park in Williamsburg
Busch Gardens is celebrated as one of the best attractions in Williamsburg, and the park has recently received accolades from the Golden Ticket awards, sponsored by Amusement Today. Busch Gardens took home the top prize for “Best Landscaping” and was also recognized as one of the top parks in “Cleanest Park,” “Best Park,” and “Best Food.”
See Busch Gardens and judge for yourself by planning a visit to Williamsburg. Although summer is traditionally the most popular time to visit theme parks, Busch Gardens remains a fantastic destination in the fall as well. Busch Gardens is open weekends during the fall season. The park event taking place until November 1 is the annual “Howl-O-Scream.” This event features special after-dark attractions, including haunted mazes, haunted houses, and special scare zones. In addition, special Halloween-themed shows are available, including Frankenrock and Monster Stomp. The activities available range in degrees of scariness, so even your children can enjoy some of the special features. In addition to the great Halloween events, Busch Gardens also features great rides and attractions for every age and interest.
To make the most of your time in Williamsburg, booking a hotel near Busch Gardens is the best choice. We offer a variety of hotels close to Busch Gardens, ranging from affordable family-friendly locations to more upscale properties. The Quality Inn at Kingsmill offers a location convenient to Busch Gardens and features a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, business services, and more. The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg is a more upscale choice that features a fitness center, indoor pool, on-site restaurant and lounge, and room service, among other services.
Outdoor Fun in Williamsburg, VA
Before the summer passes you by, round up the family and make the trip to Williamsburg, VA and enjoy some of the outdoor thrills and adventures this historic city has to offer. From exciting theme parks and water parks to educational tours along the York River, Williamsburg’s options for a complete vacation experience are abundant.
Guests of all ages will enjoy what is perhaps Williamsburg’s most popular attraction, Busch Gardens. The thrilling theme park is the 19-time winner of the “Most Beautiful Park” award, as voted by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Featuring a European theme, the park allows you and your family to enjoy a full taste of the different cultures that helped shape our country into what it is today. With rides ranging from thrilling roller coasters to kid-friendly options, plus a variety of live performances and unique shopping, it’s easy to see why Busch Gardens continues to draw guests from all over the world. Try out the Griffon, the tallest dive coaster in the world, or the Alpengeist, the world’s tallest inverted roller coaster. End your day by taking in a live performance, such as American Jukebox, which plays the biggest hits from the 1950s, or Pet Shenanigans, which features different pet tricks that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
Located just a few miles away from Busch Gardens is Water Country USA, the largest water park in the mid-Atlantic region. Featuring about 43 acres of wet and wild entertainment, the park takes on a 1950s and 1960s surf theme and offers a variety of fast slides, leisurely rides, shows, and attractions. Your whole family will have a blast on thrilling rides such as the Jet Scream and Big Daddy Falls, a 700-foot lazy river, and a 9,000-square-foot pool. For further enjoyment, you can purchase the Water Country USA / Busch Gardens Combo Ticket for unlimited access to either park for seven consecutive days.
Take a break from thrilling theme park excitement and add a history lesson to your Williamsburg itinerary. The Yorktown Sailing Cruise allows you to see historic sites such as the Yorktown Battlefield and Victory Monument – all while staying aboard the Alliance, a tall ship as seen hundreds of years ago. The tour not only provides breathtaking sights throughout Williamsburg, but it also works as a glimpse into the history and culture of the area. Plan this family-friendly, informative activity on your vacation in Williamsburg!
Williamsburg, VA: Your Perfect Destination for a Family Vacation
If you are looking for a great family vacation spot this summer, look no further than Williamsburg, Virginia. Nestled in the hills of Virginia, Williamsburg offers a host of activities that will entertain and excite kids and adults of all ages, whether they are history buffs or thrill seekers.
One of Williamsburg’s most popular destinations is Busch Gardens. With a European theme, you and your family will enjoy dozens of fun shows and thrilling roller coasters. Rides you will find at the park include the Griffon, the tallest dive coaster in the world; The Curse of Darkastle, an intense 3-D ride; and the Loch Ness Monster, a topsy-turvy ride with two loops. If you are traveling with young children, Busch Gardens has plenty of rides for them in a special area. Shows include a variety of themes from Irish dancing to an Italian musical theater show. Summer events can also be found here throughout the season. Until June 14, Busch Gardens is hosting Glory at the Gardens, a special inspirational concert event. On the weekend of July 24-25, the Summer Nights Concert Series begins, featuring nightly big-name acts. With something for everyone, Busch Gardens is a sure bet for summer fun.
The Virginia Living Museum is another great family attraction in Williamsburg. This museum combines aspects of a wildlife park, aquarium, science center, aviary, botanical preserve, and planetarium, making for an exciting day. With a variety of exhibits, displays, and demonstrations, everyone will be able to find something to appeal to them. Your family will enjoy seeing creatures like alligators, bobcats, and horseshoe crabs. The museum also includes a 30,000 gallon aquarium, six different planetarium shows, and an outdoor trail with a variety of creatures in their natural habitats. A trip to this museum will definitely be a memorable part of your vacation!
A vacation package may be the best fit for your family vacation. We offer a variety of packages already built for you, making reserving your vacation as easy as clicking a couple buttons. The Williamsburg Family Vacation Package contains three nights’ lodging, a day at Busch Gardens, admission to the Virginia Living Museum, and Colonial Williamsburg. Planning your summer vacation has never been easier!
Of course, if you prefer to build your own vacation package, we also offer that service online with our easy-to-use vacation builder. You can choose your hotel and activities to build your own perfect vacation.
Explore Unique Summer Events in the Williamsburg Area
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy some of the unique events that Williamsburg has to offer. From family-friendly events to those to entertain history buffs, Williamsburg has something for everyone.
Both children and adults alike will enjoy the Sock Hop Nights at Busch Gardens. Free with regular admission, you and your family will be taken back to the 50s with retro shows evoking the carefree dancing scene of the era. Sock Hop Nights end on May 23, but Glory at the Garden begins on June 7. This event features nightly concerts from Contemporary Christian artists that are included in park admission. Busch Gardens is always a family-pleasing favorite with exciting rides and fun shows.
The Colonial Polo Cup at Shirley Plantation, the oldest plantation in Virgina, is a classic polo match sure to be an exciting, unique experience. Features include exploring the beautiful grounds of the plantation and participating in polo match traditions such as the “stomping of the divots.” Other event features are a tailgate party, a parade, and an afterparty with the players. The Colonial Polo Cup takes place May 23-25 in Charles City, VA, which is just a few miles outside of Williamsburg.
History buffs will love the Yorktown Civil War Weekend at the Yorktown National Battlefield on May 23-24. Whether you are a Yankee or a Confederate, this fun weekend event is sure to entertain, with features such as walking tours, military demonstrations, and Civil War music demonstrations. This Civil War Weekend will be the perfect Memorial Day weekend treat.
