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The end of summer in near. It’s almost “back to school” time, but there’s still ample opportunity to get back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, as well!

From high flying roller coasters and refreshing roaring rapids to great family shows and massive Clydesdale horses, there’s something for everyone waiting at Busch Gardens.

If you really want to enjoy some cool fun before the end of summer, there’s also time to get back to Water Country USA before the mid-Atlantic’s largest water park closes for the season on Sept. 6, 2010.

These two great theme parks are only part of the fun near Williamsburg. You’ll also want to check out the world’s largest living history museum by visiting the Colonial Williamsburg colonial area. From the earliest days of America to the modern wonders of today’s theme park technology, it’s all waiting for you in Williamsburg.

Discover more to do in Williamsburg, VA today or year round by visiting www.historicwilliamsburgusa.com or www.westgatereservations.com.

Who says history can’t be fun for kids and adults alike!

Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area offers a unique opportunity to step back more than 220 years to the eve of the American Revolution. As the nation’s largest living history museum, Williamsburg’s 301 acres includes 500 buildings, homes, stores and taverns all reconstructed and restored to their 18^th century appearance. Yet it’s the people of Williamsburg who truly bring the incredible history to life for all to enjoy.

You’ll find tradesmen practicing 30 historic trades and domestic crafts; historical interpreters ready to answer your questions; character actors portraying critical events in our nation’s development; and 90 acres of gardens. It’s all part of Colonial Williamsburg.

From tours of the historic buildings and battlefields to the live action drama, Revolutionary City^TM, Williamsburg provides an amazing opportunity to explore America’s rich history in a fun and interactive way. There’s also the rest of the area’s historic triangle, including Historic Jamestowne, where John Smith and company established the first permanent English colony in the New World, and Historic Yorktown where the Revolutionary War’s more decisive battle was fought.

If the history starts getting old for the younger crowd, Williamsburg is also home to big thrills and modern day fun. You can ride world-class roller coasters at nearby Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The European themed park offers up 350 acres of fun-filled rides, attractions, animal shows and live entertainment. Or for those hot summer days, you can take the whole family to cool off at Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic’s largest water park.

With so much history and present day thrills and excitement, it’s no wonder Williamsburg remains one of America’s favorite destinations. You can find out more about discount Williamsburg family vacation packages at www.HistoricWilliamsburgUSA.com. Or go to www.WestgateReservations to see how you can save on Williamsburg hotel and resort accommodations including beautiful Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort.

Williamsburg, Virgina. This is where it all began…the birthplace of the American dream.

The thriving 18^th century town of Williamsburg was the largest and most populated of Britain’s original 13 colonies. Yet it was also a place where colonial unrest for equality, freedom and independence eventually grew into a revolution that changed the face of the world.

Today Williamsburg looks much as it did during those early colonial times. And you can experience those early days by visiting what has become America’s largest living history museum. 

Williamsburg is a place where you will be enveloped by the sights, sounds and stories of Colonial times. The old Historic area offers more than 500 original and reconstructed public buildings, 40 exhibit buildings, plus myriad private homes, quaint inns and taverns, shops and 90 acres of beautiful public parks and gardens. 

History aside, Williamsburg is also home to modern day wonders, including Busch Gardens, regularly voted the world’s “most beautiful theme park.”  You’ll also find a fun-filled water park, amazing shopping, dining for all tastes and budgets, championship golf and plenty of other attractions and entertainment spots.

To learn more about Williamsburg’s history and find discount Williamsburg vacation packages, go to www.historicwilliamsburgusa.com.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is ready to officially open for the 2010 season on March 26. Visitors will be greeted with not one but two all new original attractions with a definitive European flair.

Now you can fly away with Europe in the Air, an innovative high-tech simulator ride that rockets you past the continent’s most famous sights-from Stonehenge to the Eiffel Tower, over the Alps and on to the Roman Coliseum. After that adventure, you can dive into a brand new live show set  in Ireland where you can join in a fun-filled celebration of Irish dance, music, songs and storytelling.

The two new attractions provide a special glimpse of Europe and the ancient culture of Ireland. Of course, you’ll also continue to enjoy the many other thrill rides, attractions, shows and special events at Busch Gardens theme park.

Visit www.HistoricWilliamsburgUSA.com for the most up-to-date details on Busch Gardens theme park tickets and other Williamsburg, VA attractions. Or go to www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm for information on discount Williamsburg hotel and resort accommodations and discount Williamsburg vacation packages.

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