For the purposes of this article, I will introduce things to do in Williamsburg, VA, in addition to the many historic sites to visit.

The first group of fun activities is not related to history, but offers the best fun for the whole family.
1. Busch Gardens – Perhaps one of the best amusement parks on the East Coast. It features incredible rides and roller coasters along with several fantastic concessions. my number #1
2. Eight championship golf courses – many people have not thought about the great golf courses in Williamsburg, each year a Senior PGA Tour event is held here along with an LPGA Tour. Visit Kingsmill, Williamsburg National, Stonehouse, Kiskiack, Ford’s Colony Country Club, The Golden Horseshoe and The Golf Club and play 18 or maybe 36 holes on your next trip.
3. Believe it or not, Ripley – You can always have a fun half day here, especially during a rainy day.
4. Water Country USA – Summer season water park with slides, wave pools and fountains, fun for the whole family.
5. Pirates Cove Golf Adventure – Always a kids favorite, great location in the center of all the action.
6. Kart Plus – Celebrating family fun for kids of all ages for the past 20 years. Excellent go kart track and several other fun amusements including Disc O’s, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, Arcade, all levels of racing and a miniature golf course.
7. Williamsburg Outlet Mall – Great value shopping for the whole family. It has more than 75 Outlet stores from your favorite retailers.
8. Williamsburg Winery – Tour savor and enjoy is the motto! Enjoy lunch or dinner at Gabriel Archer Tavern.
9. Yankee Candle Company – Believe it or not, kids and teens love this place. Make candles, watch demonstrations and interact with real workers, fun for all.
10. Haunted Dinner Theater – There are several different haunted tours available, each one creating its own thrill for everyone in your party. Check out the Tavern Ghost Walk, Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candelight Tour, you won’t be disappointed!
11. River Walk Landing – This is really a nice day. Visit hundreds of really cool shops, walk the beach, have a great lunch, and much more. Plenty of free parking for vehicles of all sizes.

Here is the list of must-see historic Williamsburg attractions on your next trip.
1. Jamestown Settlement – Experience the history of early America at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Really neat relics and items that were used at the beginning of our country.
2. Yorktown Battlefield – Go back to 1781 and see the battlefield as it was then, a really fun day out for the whole family.
3. Colonial Williamsburg – Explore the houses, shops and community as it was in time, a historic day not to be missed.
Enjoy your next vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia and look for really cheap vacation package deals!