multiple dining options are available. amenities include a water park, hot springs and a fitness room. some add balconies, gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus themed sleeping areas for kids. the cozy, rustic suites feature microwaves, minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as flat-screen tvs. upgraded quarters offer lofts and/or wet bars. this relaxed resort off i-64 is 5 miles from ripley's believe it or not and 6 miles from colonial williamsburg. there's also a spa, mini-golf and a video arcade. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. they also have free wi-fi and living areas with pull-out sofas Richmond International Airport 42 min
Alpengeist (19 min) 195-ft.-high inverted steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, with speeds up to 67 mph. Waller Mill Park (6 min) Scenic park & woods along the lake offering fishing, cornhole games, a playground, fields & hiking. Jamestown Settlement (19 min) Living history museum recreating the 1607 European settlement, its 3 ships & a Powhatan village. Go-Karts Plus (8 min) Go-carts join bumper cars & boats, mini-golf & kiddie rides at this small-fry-focused playland. Williamsburg Winery, Ltd. (18 min) Massive winery on a historic 300-acre farm with tastings, restaurants & on-site lodging. Busch Gardens Williamsburg (18 min) Leafy, Europe-themed amusement park with rides, coasters, shows, dining & river & rail attractions. Governor's Palace (14 min) Stately pre-Revolution mansion home of several British royals & the first 2 elected Virginia rulers. Historic Jamestowne (23 min) Reconstruction of the first English settlement includes a fort, village & characters in costume. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum (13 min) Museum showcasing rotating exhibitions of American folk art, such as paintings, sculptures & quilts. Water Country USA (15 min) Sprawling water park offering tons of slides & rides, including river rafting with tunnels & falls. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Williamsburg (13 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Verbolten (20 min) Popular roller coaster through a dark tunnel with eerie light effects, with a big drop at the end. Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center (10 min) 301-acre living history museum portraying life in the 18th century with 40+ landmark sites & tours. York River State Park (14 min) Fresh & saltwater meet at this marshy estuarine park, which hosts fishing, boating & hiking. Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum (13 min) Historic home-decor museum with a huge collection of antique furniture, ceramics & portraits. |