Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an amusment park located in James City County, Virginia, near Williamsburg. The park opened in May of 1975 and was originally built and operated by Anheuser-Busch but is now owned by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

The park is located about 6 miles away from the historical living museum of Colonial Williamsburg and it's European theme was inspired by this attraction. It takes up about 422 acres of land and is next to an Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Kingsmill Resort, both of which were planned with the park and opened in 1975 as well. Busch Gardens Williamsburg has 12 main park areas, called Hamlets. Most are themed around European countries, but there are also two child-oriented areas and a Wild Reserve where different animal species can be obersved by guests. Among its' attratctions are 9 roller coasters, a wide variety of flat rides, as well as many shows, restaurants, and shops.