Beckoning families year after year ...
Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion are two of the world's most spectacular theme parks.
Busch Gardens
The European setting of Busch Gardens has been voted "The World's Most Beautiful Theme Park" every year since 1990, and proves to be a delight for adults. But it's the rides that thrill the kids and give it another distinction, "The World's Favorite Theme Park!"
Visit England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy without the hassle of passports, customs and language barriers. Every country at Busch Gardens showcases popular foods, landmarks, gardens, shops and entertainment that put you in the middle of a particular European village. Hit the roller coasters of each country, too. Two of Busch Gardens' five coasters are rated in the Top 25 in the World!
A recent addition to Busch Gardens is the 245' massive spire known as Mäch Tower. Take a ride up for the best view in the park, but be prepared for the ride back down!
New for 2013:
Verbolten is a world-class coaster experience. Ride along through the Black Forest of Germany's Oktoberfest area on this multi-launch, electromagnetic, indoor/outdoor, completely exhilarating new ride. Beware the unexpected twists, turns, and plunges!
In 2013, Busch Gardens introduces its first ever food and wine festival. During the experience you'll find special and unique foods and beverages from around the world.
Kings Dominion
A 400-acre theme and water park, Kings Dominion, is home to more than 60 rides and attractions, including 15 world-class roller coasters known to international coaster enthusiasts. Located 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C., this central Virginia theme park opens its gates to more than 13 million visitors a year.
Hop aboard any one of the 15 roller coasters for a thrilling time, and then explore Planet Snoopy, where even the littlest ones in the family become big thrill-seekers!
New for 2013:
Planet Snoopy is revitalized for 2013 with eight new rides bringing the kid-space to 18 rides within nearly 14 acres. That's double the size previous KD visitors have experienced.
Keep your eye peeled for SweetFrog, a popular Richmond-based frozen yogurt company that is opening its first-ever amusement park location. You'll find it in the newly expanded Planet Snoopy.