Location: Williamsburg
Top Things to do in Williamsburg
5 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Williamsburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Want a vacation full of thrills, adventure, fun and romance? Greater Williamsburg has just the thing — from the wild rides at Busch Gardens to the incredible living history museum at Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers can also set sail on the York River, and hike or bike their way through the area’s many trails. For quieter times, Riverwalk Landing offers no shortage of opportunities to indulge in culinary delights and premium shopping.
Restaurants in Williamsburg
1. Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 275 reviews
Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience in Williamsburg, Virginia. Guests tackle dangling obstacles, explore the trees from a new perspective and fly around on multiple ziplines from exciting heights. The Treetop Adventure and Treetop Journey ropes courses blend in with the forest environment, fostering a sense of natural wonder. With Go Ape Axe Throwing, park guests have another outdoor activity to enhance their experience. A fun option to toss hatchets, perfect for wannabe lumberjacks, group outings, team building and even birthday, bachelor or bachelorette parties.
2. Colonial Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 139 reviews
Looking for a fun challenge? Stop searching, unless you are in one of our escape rooms looking for the next clue! Test your wits as you try to solve all of the mind puzzling obstacles with your friends, family, or colleagues!
Reviewed By luckymbt
Enjoyed our first time at Colonial Escape so much we returned to do Cyber Punked! It was a challenging room and we did need two hints but we had success and Killed the Computer Virus!! Great staff! Heard they are expanding and adding new rooms we will be back! Do not miss your chance for some great fun
3. Water Country USA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,457 reviews
Keeping cool during a summer packed with thrills is easy at Water Country USA®. Virginia's largest water park offers fun for the entire family with resort-style amenities and more than 40 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions. Experience a rush aboard Colossal Curl™, the park’s first family thrill ride and the first of its kind in North America. Unwind and relax on a journey down the park’s lazy river or catch a wave at the Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool. Little ones can have a “splashtastic” good time in one of the park’s KIDsiderate® play areas designed just for them. Water Country USA also offers swim lessons and classes to help guests stay safe and feel confident in the water. With something for everyone, Water Country USA is hot destination for a cool summer.
Reviewed By bwat - Raleigh, United States
This was our first visit to Water Country USA and we had a blast! They do a great job of keeping the park clean and beautiful. They also did a great job of having a variety of activities in a spot for all ages and thrill levels. If you have a variety of ages in your group, there is just about something for everyone within close proximity. We were only there from about noon until 7 PM and did not get to do everything. We will definitely be back!
4. Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,696 reviews
Take your family to a place where fun comes naturally, Williamsburg, Virginia, home to Busch Gardens® and Water Country USA. Challenge one of Busch Gardens’ seven world-class coasters or discover family fun playing at Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ and Land of the Dragons®. Water Country USA®, Virginia’s largest water park, is just three miles west of Busch Gardens and features state-of-the-art water rides and resort-style amenities. Guests are in for an epic journey on the park’s wildest family thrill slide, Colossal Curl™. True to its name, this mega water slide will deliver a high-adrenaline, family-friendly, action-packed adventure.
Reviewed By AshleighC405 - LaVale, United States
I loved every minute of Christmas Town, I was in awe the moment I walked into England, it felt like I actually was in the United Kingdom, it was designed so nicely and what made me in even more awe was seeing some of the staff dressed like the 1800's England and caroler's were walking around the area and were friendly, although while walking by I don't think I ever heard them sing, but they looked like they were enjoying their job. This is the first time in 20 years that I've been to Busch Gardens and I did not remember a thing when I was little, so this trip felt like it was the very first time. I loved that you can see some of the animals during Christmas Town. The animals you get to see are the baby Clydesdale's, Bald Eagles and Wolves. I loved how there were themed area's to different European countries and the buildings were accurate replica's of these different countries. While still on that subject, for Christmas Town they were decorated to how each country would decorate/celebrate which was really neat and Germany had a very nice touch with most of the songs playing over the speakers were Christmas Carols sung in German! The park is very clean and the staff are very nice and friendly as well. Loved that 2 roller coasters were opened the weekend I was there. Those were Verbolten and Invadr. I loved all the theming of Verbolten, it was themed almost like something at Universal or Disney. I loved every second of Verbolten!!! The crowds at the park weren't too bad and lines moved quickly. The best things to do to see the lights are to ride Aeronaut Skyride (an aerial view of the lights), Nacht Tower aka Mach Tower (Another aerial view) and the Christmas Town Express train! I highly recommend Christmas Town Express, so many lights it was amazing! There's also a synchronized light show there called O' Tannenbaum in Oktoberfest section right in front of the Festhaus. The only con was there weren't many places for food opened, but other than that it was an amazing time at Christmas Town and plan to come back sometime in spring or summer so I can make a review of the park again. Oh, one more thing the park is beautiful at Christmas Time!
5. Room Escape Williamsburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Room Escape Williamsburg is an interactive activity where teams race against the clock to solve puzzles and unlock codes to complete the mission and/or escape using only common sense, logic and the power of teamwork. There is NO fear factor or strenuous physical activity involved in the game.
Reviewed By WIS72chevy
If you have never done an escape room, you have got to visit Shannon at Room Escape in Williamsburg. Our group had two members but you can have up to six. We chose the room Wonderland and Shannon was our game master. Check out their website for more information about this room. What is our room escape history? We have tried to escape one room in Wisconsin (and failed). This is our second room. If you've never been, there is a short video to watch before entering your room. 60 minutes! That's right, that's all the time you have to escape your rooms. But, there's a monitor that shows you how much time you have left to use your combined brain power igure out the clues. Teamwork is key. If you hear a fog horn. . .look up! There's a hint from your game master to help you along. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the night we were there and haven't laughed so hard in ages. . .it felt great! Did we escape? Nope. . .but Shannon told us we got 93% of the clues correct and one answer earned us a WOW! No, we didn't escape the room, but we left there feeling as though we did! Thank you Shannon, you were awesome!
