Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is a European-themed adventure park, boasting more than 100 acres of family fun. The world’s most beautiful theme park is home to world-class roller coasters, award-winning entertainment, and more than 50 rides and attractions. Debuting this spring, Verbolten: Forbidden Turn is a family-friendly roller coaster, reimagined with immersive storytelling and special effects. The drive through the Black Forest promises charm and folklore at every turn, but what comes next is far from charming. Guests are cautioned not to stray from the road, for one wrong turn could awaken forces long forgotten. On Verbolten: Forbidden Turn, the line between story and reality blurs, and escape is never certain. 

The Virginia theme park offers eleven world-class coasters from the record-breaking Pantheon to the one-of-a-kind The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge. In addition to thrill rides, enjoy classic attractions like the Busch Gardens Railway and the Aeronaut Skyride. The youngest adventurers can experience kid-friendly fun throughout Busch Gardens from the Sesame Street Forest of Fun to Land of the Dragons offering rides, play areas and more.

Park guests enjoy seasonal events throughout the year, beginning with Mardi Gras; a jazzy celebration straight from New Orleans. The fun continues with the fan-favorite Food & Wine Festival, featuring internationally inspired tastes and sips to savor. Spend summer at Busch Gardens with an all-new event, highlighting electrifying entertainment from day to night. In September, take on terrifying haunts and thrills at Howl-O-Scream, Virginia’s premier Halloween event. End the year with Christmas Town, as millions of twinkling lights, festive shows and more shine throughout Busch Gardens. For more information, visit BuschGardens.com.

Down the road at Water County USA, cool off at Virginia’s largest waterpark. Open seasonally from May through September, Water Country USA offers fun for the whole family. Slide into excitement on new Riptide Race, an adrenaline-pumping slide that pits teams against each other while racing through 540 feet of slide. Looking to relax and unwind? Stop by Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool for an ocean of fun or step into Hubba Hubba Highway, the park’s radical river adventure. Water lovers of all ages can enjoy Water Country USA with Lil’ Surfers, a kid-friendly splash pad or climb and play at High Tide Harbor, a children’s water playground. There’s something for everyone at Water Country USA. For more information, visit WaterCountryUSA.com.