Williamsburg Things to Do

A family-friendly attraction, Busch Gardens Williamsburg features nine villages centered around six European countries for guests to adventure through. The iconic theme park features exhilarating roller coasters, live entertainment, up-close animal encounters, children’s rides and stunning architecture, as well as fun European-style dining and shopping venues. Details

Virginia’s largest water park, Water Country USA near the Busch Gardens theme park offers state-of-the-art water rides and resort-style amenities in an ideal Williamsburg location. Guests to the 43-acre park can enjoy a number of attractions, including a free-floating river ride, a high-energy water playground, a relaxing wave pool, winding water slides, exciting tube rides and more. Details

Come see Colonial Williamsburg and its variety of distinctive attractions– especially its focus on 18th-century life, including theatrical performances, historic taverns, and one-on-one interactions with colonial-dressed locals. Explore the "Revolutionary City" and its art galleries, a top-notch golf course, a top-rated spa, plush lodgings, and more. Details

Discover harrowing details of the 1600s witch trials as you walk down Williamsburg’s darkest streets at night. Keep an eye out for famous ghosts such as Ida Jones as your costumed guide shares tales of Blackbeard’s crew, Jones Graveyard, and other haunted spots throughout the Williamsburg area. Stay alert as you never know who or what you’ll meet along the way. Details

Not everyone can say that they’ve toured historic Williamsburg with the infamous pirate Blackbeard like you can in this Ultimate Pirate Walking Tour! This tour is a history lesson, as expert guides bring their characters to life and recount true anecdotes of infamous pirates and their relation to the landmarks you will be passing by. Details

Join a costumed Spooks and Legends tour guide on a journey back to 18th century Virginia to learn about what our nation's founding fathers were "really thinking". This Williamsburg tour explores the dark history of Colonial Williamsburg's secret societies and their rites and rituals. It's filled with fun trivia that you didn't learn in school. Details

Journey across five continents with a visit to SeaQuest Lynchburg. SeaQuest Lynchburg tickets offer access to over 20,000 square feet of adventure, where more than 1,200 animals and 300 species are at your fingertips. Connect with fish and marine animals and learn about their ecosystems. This Lynchburg aquarium makes a great excursion for families with kids. Details

Take a journey back to 18th century Virginia on The Colonial History walking tour in Williamsburg, VA. Along the tour, you'll get to experience what it is like to step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the forefathers, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Learn about the early Virginia patriots and hear about their history through fun-filled trivia facts. This 1 hour and 45-minute tour is led by a knowledgeable, costumed tour guide. Details