Discover another side of the Busch Gardens, Williamsburg area through an outdoor camping adventure. While the Busch Gardens park does not provide camping facilities on-site, plenty of campgrounds await nearby. With amenities allowing visitors to be as rustic or pampered as they like and activities from fishing to go-karts, most everyone can find something to suit their taste. And for those venturing back into "civilization," the theme park and historical sites remain within easy reach.
Campground Amenities
Campground facilities in the area start with tent sites, RV hookups and cabins. You'll find everything from swimming pools, playgrounds and jumping pillows to horseshoe pits and basketball courts. Some offer live music and dancing while others have boating and fishing on site or free bike rentals. One even provides a shuttle, complete with bike rack, to local attractions.
Outdoor Family Fun
Camping in the Busch Gardens area offers plenty of outdoor adventure. Try boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing or kayaking on Chickahominy Lake. On a quieter day, fish one of the premier large-mouth bass tributaries, the Chickahominy River, or bike the Colonial parkway and battlefield parks. Discover nature through hiking and bird watching. For a different type of outdoor adventure, zoom around the nearby go-kart track.
Historical Discoveries
Take a journey into the past. Explore nearby Colonial Williamsburg or Jamestown. Concerts, dances, plays and reenactments keep visitors walking Williamsburg for up to three days. After visiting the authentic taverns and restaurants, the exercise can feel good. Wandering Jamestown requires three hours, but a fort, Indian village and three ship replicas keep grown-ups and children alike moving. Also check out York Victory Center and Battlefield to hike the battlefields and scramble up redoubts.
Cultural Activities for Grown-ups
After so much outdoor adventure, adults might appreciate a touch of culture. Sip some vino at the Williamsburg Winery. Take a tour and enjoy a quiet luncheon between tastings. Then stroll the Williamsburg Pottery Factory, and discover what makes its salt-glazed pottery famous. With 32 buildings filled with pottery, wood carvings, plaster art and floral arrangements from around the world, it delights any art lover's soul.
Busch Gardens
Even those who avoid the beaten path know some popular places merit a visit. Several campgrounds surround Busch Gardens, very close to the park. At Busch Gardens, an adrenaline rush from award-winning coasters such as DaVinci's machine and Escape from Pompeii keeps the heart pumping. With a European history theme and shows in every "hamlet," trekking the 360 acres of wooded hills becomes a walk in the park.
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