ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  1 Busch Gardens Boulevard • Williamsburg, VA 23187
  757-253-3350, 800-343-7946
  Voted America's most beautiful theme park, this amusement park features more than forty thrilling rides, shows, and attractions. This park is renowned for its world-class roller coaster rides, such as the Alpengeist and Apollo's Chariot. This 17th century styled theme park debuted its sixth feature country in 2001, when Ireland was added to its list of national-themes. more...  map

• Go Karts Plus
  6910 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188
  757-564-7600
  This funpark offers free admission and parking, as well as a "pay as you ride" policy for go karts and more. They are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  map

• Mini Golf America
  1901 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-229-7200
  This is one of the finest miniature golf courses in the United States and one of Williamsburg's best kept secrets. Designed to be a challenging putter's course, this course is beautifully landscaped with a 40-foot cascading waterfall and streams and ponds that are filled with goldfish, frogs, and turtles. more...  map

• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
  2001 Mooretown Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-259-4600
  Come and explore the wonderful and mysterious hideouts of pirates as you putt your way through mountain caves, over river footbridges, and under waterfalls at this property that features two 18-hole miniature golf courses with scenic pirate themed props. more...  map

• Water Country USA
  176 Water Country Parkway • Williamsburg, VA 23187
  800-343-SWIM
  The mid-Atlantic's largest water play park, this park features water rides, slides, and entertainment, all set to a 1950s and '60s surf theme. Rev up your engines and get ready to rumble on Nitro Racer, a super-speed slide guaranteed to stir up a little cool water competition. Guests can drag race down a 320-foot-long drop toward a refreshing finish. The park offers more than 30 attractions for guests of all ages, including an interactive children's area. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Colonial Williamsburg
  P. O. Box 1776 • Williamsburg, VA 23187
  Located on Duke of Gloucester Street
  757-229-1000, 800-447-8679
  Step back in time to experience the ideas and dreams of both great and everyday people on the eve of the American Revolution while at this amazing 301-acre historic venue which is the largest living history museum in the world. The property features hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings, as well as costumed interpreters telling the stories of the people who lived here and the challenges they faced. more...  map

• Shirley Plantation
  501 Shirley Plantation Road • Charles City, VA 23185
  804-829-5121, 800-232-1613
  Virginia's oldest plantation, this plantation was settled in 1613. Knowledgeable interpreters in the main house offer a unique look at the Hill-Carter family, who have lived at Shirley continuously for nearly four centuries. The main house, begun in 1723, reflects Queen Anne architecture and it features a famous square three-story flying stairway that is unique to North America. Visitors can explore seven original early 18th century brick outbuildings, four of which form a rare Queen Anne Forecourt, while at this plantation. more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Historic Jamestowne Settlement
  P.O. Box 1607 • Yorktown, VA 23187
  Located on Route 31 South
  757-253-4838, 888-593-4682
  The world of America's first permanent English colony is brought to life through an introductory film, gallery exhibits, and historical interpretation in outdoor living-history settings. Visit a re-created Powhatan Indian village, replicas of the three ships that brought the colonists to Jamestown in 1607, a representation of the colonial fort, and a riverfront discovery area that explores economic activity of European, Powhatan, and African cultures that converged in 1600s Virginia while at this settlement. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Dolphin Watch Photography
  757-253-2822
  Fine art photography which features beautiful nature scenes, birds, animals, sunsets, flowers, fireworks, and winter scenes can be perused at this gallery that also features pictures from the Williamsburg area, as well as fantastic pictures taken during travels in India, Bermuda, Vancouver Island, and more. You can view the website by looking in the Business Directory under Photographers. more...  map

• U.S. Army Transportation Museum
  Located at Fort Eustis
  757-878-1115
  This museum's six acres, situated inside the gates of Fort Eustis, will take you from early mule-drawn wagons to modern HUMMVs. The museum includes films, videos, dioramas, models, and a gift shop. Outdoor exhibits feature full-size vehicles and equipment. more...  map

• Virginia Living Museum
  524 J Clyde Morris Boulevard • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-595-1900
  A native wildlife park, natural science museum, live animal programs, aquarium, native botanical gardens, aviaries, fossils, planetarium theater, and observatory, all in one wooded lakeside setting, are featured at this museum. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Colonial Tours
  307 Indian Springs Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-897-9600
  Custom private tours of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, Yorktown, Civil War, and Ghost Lantern Tours are available through this tour company. Treat yourself or family to a private tour by a licensed tour guide and enjoy private walking tours which explore the historic past. For evening fun, take a private evening candlelight Ghost tour. To receive a $5 discount - mention this code DOT-BR549  more...  map

• Colonial Connections
  P.O. Box 502 • Williamsburg, VA 23187
  757-258-3122, 800-378-1571
  This tour company specializes in adult, senior, and student group travel, as well as family and military reunions. They package inbound group tours, including rooms, meals, admissions, guides, and ground transportation, if necessary. Itineraries are prepared to meet the desire and budget of each group. more...  map

• Destination Williamsburg
  501 Prince George Street • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  Loated at Merchants Square
  757-229-7193
  Discover Historic Williamsburg and take part in the fun, exciting variety of candlelight tours guided by local historians through this tour company that offers a variety of great programs that combine history and entertainment.  map

• Historic Air Tours
  102 Marclay Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-229-7330
  Take flight through 400 years of America's history with this air tour company. Different narrated tours are available and each include Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. On the James River Tour, explore the majestic 18th century plantations established along the James River. The Hampton Roads Tour navigates toward the mouth of Hampton Roads and discovers America's maritime history.  map

• James River Plantation Progressive Tour
  P.O. Box 1359 • Williamsburg, VA 23187
  Along the Route 5 Virginia Scenic Byway
  804-829-2196
  Explore four centuries of history, architecture, and antiques during a very special evening of historic house tours and a delicious four-course candlelight dinner. Guided "Tours-by-the-Owners" include visits to Ashland-1835, Piney Grove-1790, Ladysmith-1857 and Duck Church-1917, as well as beautiful country gardens. This unique touring opportunity is offered on Saturdays throughout the year.

• Jamestown Island Explorer
  Jamestown Yacht Basin on Jamestown Road
  757-259-0400
  See Jamestown Island as the original explorers did during this 90-minute cruise on the 49-passenger boat, the Explorer. Experience the natural beauty and fascinating wildlife of the waters and marshes surrounding Jamestown Island National Park. The narration includes Jamestown history, humor, and local folklore.   map

• Maximum Guided Tours
  1310 Jamestown Road • Williamsburg, VA 23234
  804-275-0300
  This guided tour company specializes in informative tours of Historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, area plantations, and other Tidewater attractions. There are foreign-speaking interpreters available and the company features a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional guide staff. "Tailor-made" tours are provided that are flexible enough to conform to your time limits.  map

• Triangle Tours of Virginia
  4461 Powhatan Crossing • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-259-0697
  Triangle tours offers step-on guide services throughout the Historic Triangle. Tours are offered in the morning and afternoon, as well as in the evening, when candlelight walks guided by licensed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic escorts are available. This Colonial Virginia experience will create lasting impressions for all. Tour specialties include history walks, ghost walks, scavenger hunts, and 18th century medicine.  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• Williamsburg Winery, The
  5800 Wessex Hundred • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  757-229-0999
  The 18th-century styled winery buildings are surrounded by over 50 acres of vineyards. Take a professionally guided 30-45 minute tour through the winery, museum and underground barrel cellars. Visitors enjoy a tasting of seven wines after the tour and receive an etched tasting glass. The unique tasting room features exclusive wine accessories, gourmet gifts and selected Virginia and imported wines. more...  map