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Atlas ObscuraAug 25

Beyond Colonial Williamsburg: 11 Events Worth Planning a Trip Around

The Historic Triangle is often associated with powdered wigs, Revolutionary War reenactments, and America’s founding story. But between Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, the year is filled with celebrations that span far beyond the 18th century. You can spend a January weekend listening to world-class jazz, cheer a parade of illuminated boats, or deliciously discover why Williamsburg proud…

Transforms Historic Area into 18th-century holiday celebration.

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Muscarelle Museum of ArtMuseumAssisted project to create national patchwork artwork.
Colonial WilliamsburgMuseumTransforms Historic Area into 18th-century holiday celebration.
Great American Birthday QuiltSightSee rotating sections at visitor center, sports center, museum.
Colonial Pancake HouseRestaurantWe are a christian and family owned restaurant that strive to provide excellene food and the best customer service.
Pancake TrailPlaceLeads visitors on a crawl across pancake spots.
Last Word Comedy FestivalFestivalFeatures improvisers, sketch performers, and musical comedians.
Virginia Black Film FestivalFestivalCelebrates Black cinema with screenings, conversations, workshops.
First Baptist Church of WilliamsburgPlace of worshipHistoric African American site, subject of a documentary.
Williamsburg WinerySightNearby producer showcasing Virginia wine traditions.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine FestivalFestivalOffers international culinary passport with 135+ options.
Alewerks Brewing CompanyBarFor Alewerks Brewing Company, it’s been all about making great craft beer going on 16 years now.
The Virginia Beer CompanyRestaurantBeer · People · Purpose | VBC is a force for good in the form of a craft brewery + community taproom + beer garden,…
Capitol PancakeRestaurant
Mama Steve’sRestaurant
Winter Blues Jazz FestFestival
William & Mary Alumni HouseSight
Historic First Baptist ChurchSight
Elsewhere
Yorktown Wine & Oyster FestivalFestivalYorktown, United StatesCombines Virginia wines and Chesapeake oysters.
Yorktown Victory WeekendFestivalYorktown, United StatesCommemorates the 1781 siege ending the Revolutionary War.
Christmas Market on MainMarketYorktown, United StatesFeatures artisans, seasonal foods, live music, gifts.
Yorktown Lighted Boat ParadePlaceYorktown, United StatesBoat owners decorate vessels with lights for a parade.
Barboursville VineyardsSightBarboursville, United StatesProducer of chardonnay featured at festival.

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Lonely PlanetAug 20

8 best amusement parks in the USA

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Busch Gardens WilliamsburgTheme parkThemed around European countries, unusually pretty.
Verbolten: Forbidden TurnPlaceMajor coaster with a 210ft drop.
Colonial WilliamsburgMuseumHistoric area.
Elsewhere
Walt Disney WorldSightOrlando, United StatesUndisputed heavyweight theme park.
Magic KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesDelivers nostalgia.
EpcotSightOrlando, United StatesFood-and-culture wandering.
Hollywood StudiosSightOrlando, United StatesMovie magic.
Animal KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesFusion of theme park and zoo.
Wizarding World of Harry PotterSightOrlando, United StatesEmotional centerpiece for many visitors.
Universal Epic UniverseTheme parkOrlando, United StatesHighly immersive worlds.
Cedar Point Amusement ParkSightSandusky, United StatesRoller Coaster Capital of the World.
DollywoodTheme parkPigeon Forge, United StatesCombines coasters with bluegrass and crafts.
NightFlight ExpeditionPlacePigeon Forge, United StatesIndoor adventure coaster.
Pandora – The World of AvatarSightOrlando, United StatesSet generations into the future after the events of the Avatar films, the area is based upon the…
Silver Dollar CityTheme parkBranson, United StatesOld-timey Ozarks village with thrill rides.
American PlungePlaceBranson, United StatesChildhood favorite log flume ride.
Buckshot's Skillet CookeryRestaurantBranson, United StatesHome-cooked meal.
KnoebelsTheme parkElysburg, United StatesFamily-owned park with no admission fee.
PhoenixAttractionElysburg, United StatesLegendary wooden coaster.
HersheyparkTheme parkHershey, United StatesAmusement park in a chocolate town.
CometAttractionHershey, United StatesBeloved wooden coaster.
Chocolate WorldSightHershey, United StatesHershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States.
ZooAmericaZooHershey, United StatesIt was founded in 1910 by Milton S.
Kilimanjaro SafarisSightOrlando, United States

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