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Summer is the time for vacations, getaways and family travel. People are looking for s destination that ‘has it all.’ They are looking for one that offers something fun, entertaining, relaxing, and mind-restoring… something for everyone. Colonial Williamsburg, VA is one of those destinations. For families, it offers a wonderful variety of things to do and places to see.
Busch Gardens
For starters, it’s the home of Busch Gardens.
Voted the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park for 21 years in a row, it has rides, attractions, shows, animal encounters, and great dining. New for Busch Gardens this year - Mäch Tower, a psychological tower thrill ride that lifts riders nearly 240 feet above Oktoberfest and drops them at breathtaking speeds.
Historic Colonial Williamsburg
And then there is its history. Colonial Williamsburg’s famed Historic Area, which is reportedly the “world’s largest living history museum.” where guests of all ages can experience what 18th century life was like. Here visitors can walk through a historically authentic area, tour original and reconstructed, buildings, meeting reenacters of 18th-century celebrities like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry, and watching 18th century trades people perform their tasks as they would have two hundred years ago.
History is Just The Beginning
But in Colonial Williamsburg, history is just the beginning. For the golf enthusiast, there is the 45-hole Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Guests can also relax poolside or grab a round of drinks and a bite to eat at one of their Clubhouse Grills. Don't play golf? Spa! The beautiful Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers ‘century-inspired’ spa services from orange scrubs to microdermabrasion.
After Dark
Nighttime activities, include fine dining at one of the many restaurants and even enjoy beer gardens and barbecue. After dining, enjoy one of the many unique experiences to the area including cresset lighting, storytelling or musical performances.
So, if you are looking for a destination that has it all, you might consider Colonial Williamsburg. And, oh yes, it’s got history, too!
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