We decided to take a break from the history and have a little fun today at Busch Gardens here in Williamsburg, VA. Busch Gardens is a well-known amusement park up here – actually celebrating their 40th year this summer. And as we discovered today – it’s a great park for families, I can see why it is so treasured!
What impressed us the most? The variety of rides. There was something for everyone to ride – from toddlers in the Sesame Street Forest of Fun to the scary roller coasters only crazy adults will ride. With a 6, 12, & 14 year old, we found TONS of rides and attractions that kept us busy from open to close.
We are a pretty daring family and we do like the scary roller coasters. My kids are usually up for any ones we encounter and today was no exception. We started off with a pretty tame one, Loch Ness Monster and moved right up to a scary drop coaster – Griffon. This coaster starts with a 205 foot drop that gets up to 71 mph, making it the fastest drop coaster in the world. Scary? Yep, but what a thrill!
We found lots of in-between rides that were perfect for the 6 year old too – planes, cars, trains, but his favorite? The big swings – just look at this smile:
I was very impressed with the cleanliness and organization of the park too. Everything is well maintained and employees were very helpful. I can see why it’s a popular place to visit with families.
I picked up lots of great tips that I will tell you about in an upcoming article, but in the meantime, check out the fun we had:
