Busch Gardens Europe

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Busch Gardens Europe

Southeast Williamsburg

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One Busch Gardens Boulevard
Williamsburg, 23187
800 -343-7946

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Busch Gardens Europe Description

The almost-hidden theme park is split into seven European countries (most real, one made-up) -- England, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, and "New France" (French Canada) -- a nod to the European heritage that was the foundation of America. It's a big-kid roller coaster Nirvana, with a half dozen big coasters that twist, drop, roll, and leave you hanging -- literally. There's plenty for the 8 and under set to do, too, from giant, stomach-roiling swings to bumper cars, water rides, and hilarious animal shows, plus a wolf haven, butterfly garden, and those famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

Kid Tips

Babies: The park is quite large, with ample stroller parking; this is not the place for a baby carrier unless mom and dad have plenty of endurance. Strollers are also available to rent at the main gate.

Toddlers & Pre-K: Little tykes can choose from dozens of rides especially for the under-three set, from gently-flying ladybugs to swirling teacups.

Pre-Teens & Teens: The Griffon is the latest scare-the guts-out-of-teens roller coaster; riders are suspended up to 205 feet in the air and swung in all directions before completing a huge drop -- perfect for dare-devil teens.

Planning Notes

Bark park. Bringing the dog along on vacation? A puppy-sitting station (which also offers the closest parking to the entrance) is located in the England parking lot ($6 per day fee). Water is provided, but food is not.
Theme heaven. Each area offers themed rides for all age ranges, as well as themed food and shopping. The park offers more than 50 rides in all, many with a water element.
Pay to park. Parking is an additional $10.
Wet set. The water rides are some of the wettest ones around, much to the delight of a 10-year-old, drenched to the bones on a very hot day. Bring a change of clothes and grab a locker if anything other than returning to accommodations is on the day's agenda.

Just the Facts

Hours: Open daily at 10 a.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on select weekends from mid-March through Memorial Day, and from Labor Day through October. Closing times vary by day and season.

Fees: Over $40

Recommended Time: Half day