Williamsburg, VA Summer Fun
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Summer in America’s Historic Triangle is fun for the whole family. Experience hands-on history at world-class museums and historic wonders like Colonial Williamsburg, where kids will learn without worrying about homework assignments. Get out and enjoy the warm weather, whether you’re hiking, kayaking, picnicking or golfing. And there’s nothing cooler than taking a plunge on the world’s tallest floorless roller coaster at Busch Gardens or enjoying a dip in Virginia’s largest wave pool at Water Country.
Along with endless summertime fun the Williamsburg area offers a variety of special events.
“The 17th Century: Gateway to the Modern World” Special Exhibition at Jamestown Settlement, Ongoing through August 15 — Organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in cooperation with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, artifacts from European, Asian, African and American culture are exhibited. Admission fee.
IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore. Through August 19. Busch Gardens celebrates summer with IllumiNights, a nightly extravaganza featuring live performances, music and special effects that culminates in a nightly park-wide firework spectacular. Families can also brave Verboten, Busch Gardens' new multi-launch, indoor/outdoor roller coaster. Admission fee.
Shopping - Outlet shopping in Williamsburg is a great way to get ready for school, why not do it on vacation. Visit many new outlet locations, including a CROCS store and Oceans & Ale, a classic seafood and steakhouse.
Williamsburg area concerts - Discover the sounds of summer with indoor shows and outdoor concerts from big name headliners and military bands to colonial medleys and classic hits.
Market Days in the Williamsburg Area
A plethora of local produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods and sweets, specialty foods, seasonal plants and herbs tantalize the senses at our area’s farmers’ markets, held in the historic settings of Williamsburg and Yorktown. Area markets also feature live entertainment and chef demonstrations during these Saturday morning markets.
Williamsburg Farmers’ Market - Situated in Merchants Square – 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday through October 31.
Yorktown Market Days at the River – Situated at Riverwalk Landing - 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays May 12 through September 15, select Saturdays through December.
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