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Family taking ride on horse-drawn carriage in Williamsburg, Virginia near Williamsburg Resort.Family taking ride on horse-drawn carriage in Williamsburg, Virginia near Williamsburg Resort.
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Local Things to Do

Local Attractions

  • Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens near Williamsburg Resort.

    Busch Gardens® Williamsburg

    Ride a gravity-defying coaster, interact with animals, and explore European-inspired villages.

  • Virginia Zoo building near Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Virginia Zoo

    Meet and greet creatures who are furry and feathered, striped and spotted, scaly and shelled.

  • eagle at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center near Williamsburg Resort, VA.

    West Virginia State Wildlife Center

    Walk around the mile-long path and see a variety of furry, scaly, and feathered wildlife species.

  • family playing mini-golf at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Williamsburg near Williamsburg Resort, VA.

    Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Williamsburg

    Check out the Odditorium, watch a 4-D movie, play 18 holes of mini-golf and navigate a laser maze.

Museums & Tours

  • family enjoying activities at Jamestown Settlement® near Williamsburg Resort, VA.

    Jamestown Settlement

    Climb aboard three recreated ships from 1607, view exhibits, and explore the recreated 1610 fort.

  • Young child exploring Colonial Williamsburg near Williamsburg, Resort.

    Colonial Williamsburg

    “Meet” George Washington, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, or brave a haunted ghost tour.

  • Native American woman actress dressing a toddler in a cultural skirt

    Historic Jamestown

    Explore hands-on exhibits and take a walking tour of the first permanent settlement of the English.

  • Virginia Marine Center near Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Virginia Aquarium & Marine Center

    Dragons and turtles and sharks, oh yay! Take an underwater journey and explore coastal habitats.

  • Glasses of wine filled with different kinds of wine

    Williamsburg Tasting Trail

    Sip and savor wines, beers, and handcrafted spirits while you tour scenic vineyards and breweries.

  • Children exploring Virginia Living Museum near Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Virginia Living Museum

    Journey back to dinosaur times. Travel to space to visit planets. Hang out with a bunch of animals.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Virginia Beach near Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Virginia Beach

    Play in the sand, admire artistic masterpieces, take in a show, devour yummy local seafood.

  • Kids sliding down waterslide at Water Country USA near Williamsburg Resort.

    Water Country USA®

    Twist, turn, drop, scream, and make some awesome family memories at Virginia’s largest waterpark.

  • York Town near near Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    York Town Beach

    Catch some rays or fish. Go for a swim or a bike ride. Take a pirate adventure or a sunset cruise.

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