Amusement Parks, Water Parks & Attractions | Williamsburg, VA

A: Yes, Williamsburg, Virginia, is home to Busch Gardens® Williamsburg, a world-class theme park set against the backdrop of European countries including Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, and Italy. The park features more than 50 rides and attractions. Of the park’s 10 roller coasters, nine are considered “high-thrill” — ride the top-rated Griffon, the hypercoaster Apollo’s Chariot, the record-breaking Pantheon, and more. Plus, enjoy family-friendly attractions like the Busch Gardens Railway and Aeronaut Skyride, dine at a variety of themed restaurants, and see award-winning shows.

A: Yes! Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg is a family resort featuring a sprawling indoor water park with tube rides, a lazy river, water slides, and an outdoor pool. Beyond the water, guests can take a journey through the lodge on MagiQuest, a magical, interactive adventure game, or book a family suite for an extended stay. Guests can visit the indoor water park for free, but day passes are available for purchase for those not staying overnight.

A: Williamsburg has no shortage of fun-loving attractions. Find everything from epic roller coasters to classic kiddie rides at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg. Or, seek out water slides and other splashy fun for all ages at Water Country USA. Williamsburg is also home to a range of classic and modern family attractions: Go-Karts Plus, Bowlero, Play A Round Family Fun Center, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and VR64 Arcade round out the options, along with escape rooms like Operation Escape and outdoor adventures at Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park.

A: Busch Gardens® Williamsburg remains open during most weather conditions, though heavy rain, lightning, strong winds, or extreme temperatures may temporarily affect ride operations. If weather causes a temporary closure, rides, and attractions will reopen as soon as it's safe to do so. If severe weather significantly impacts your visit, the park's Weather-or-Not Assurance allows eligible guests to return on another day.

A: On a rainy day in Williamsburg, Virginia, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a great option for families with younger kids — it’s full of oddities, optical illusions, and hands-on interactives to explore. Great Wolf Lodge's indoor water park stays open at a comfortable 84 degrees year-round, regardless of weather, and VR64 Arcade offers more than 150 virtual reality experiences for solo and multiplayer sessions. Bowlero and escape rooms are also fantastic for keeping the fun going when the weather doesn't cooperate. Explore more rainy day activities.

A: Williamsburg offers a range of accessible attractions that welcome guests of all abilities. Busch Gardens® Williamsburg offers Disability Services, an accessibility guide, and a Ride Accessibility Program that aligns the individual abilities of each guest with the requirements of each ride. Read about a recent accessible adventure at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg.

Water Country USA provides similar services, with an accessibility guide, ride transfers, and escorts from park ambassadors. Great Wolf Lodge offers ADA-compliant guest rooms and a range of accessible entertainment options. The popular family resort partnered with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the global leader in autism and neurodiversity certification, to develop a sensory guide.

For travelers with specific mobility, hearing, vision, or sensory needs, it’s best to check each attraction’s accessibility information before visiting.