Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Theme park and animal park in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Description
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a theme park and animal park in James City County, Virginia, covering more than 160 hectares (400 acres) with sections representing England, France, Germany, Italy, and Ireland. The facility combines an animal collection with roller coasters and shows across different themed zones.
History
The park opened in 1975 as part of Anheuser-Busch's expansion into the entertainment sector. What began as a hospitality center developed into a major attraction with European themed sections.
Culture
Each themed section presents architecture, traditional foods, and entertainment specific to its European country, from German pretzels to Italian opera performances.
Practical
The park provides transportation services from the parking areas, offers rental lockers at major attractions, and maintains first aid stations throughout all sections. The different themed sections are close together and can be explored on foot.
Did you know?
Visitors can watch Scottish blackface sheep grazing freely in the Highland Stables while bagpipers perform traditional music in the Scotland section. The animals move among guests and contribute to the living presentation.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Virginia).
Colonial Williamsburg
6.4 km
Griffon
276 m
Verbolten
359 m
Apollo's Chariot
275 m
Water Country USA
3.2 km
Pantheon
183 m
Loch Ness Monster
163 m
Presidents Park
2.9 km
Big Bad Wolf
141 m
Alpengeist
354 m
Governor's Palace
6.8 km
Wren Building
7 km
Drachen Fire
456 m
Tempesto
206 m
Carter's Grove
3.5 km
InvadR
446 m
Bruton Parish Church
6.6 km
Capitol
5.9 km
Capitol Building
6 km
Raleigh Tavern
6.1 km
Kingsmill Resort
2.3 km
Escape from Pompeii
72 m
Bassett Hall
5.9 km
Peyton Randolph House
6.4 km
Grover's Alpine Express
157 m
Williamsburg Inn
6.1 km
Wythe House
6.6 kmCrim Dell bridge
7.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes