eNewsletter for Virginia                                    May 2006

Virginia's Family Fun Theme Parks

Two of the world's most popular theme parks are in Virginia: Busch Gardens Williamsburg — voted the "World's Most Beautiful Theme Park" for the past 16 years — and Paramount's Kings Dominion — with one of the largest roller coaster collections on the East Coast! Both have plenty of rides for little ones, too. New rides this year include KD's The Italian Job Turbo Coaster with mini Coopers on an S-track, bringing the movie's stunt chases alive, and Busch Gardens' updated Curse of DarKastle: The Ride with 3-D imagery and special effects!
~ Virginia's Theme Parks

The Godspeed Sail in Alexandria

Alexandria will be the first port of call — May 28 - June 4 — and host city for the 2006 Godspeed Sail, the launch event for America's 400th Anniversary, commemorating the 1607 founding of America's first permanent English settlement — Jamestown, Va. The new replica of the original Godspeed will sail for 90 days along the East Coast. You are invited to join the landing party at various ports of call, where you can enjoy live music, children's activities and the Best of Virginia foods, entertainment and culture.
~ The Godspeed Sail in Alexandria, May 28 - June 4.
~ More about Alexandria

Themed Camps for Kids

There seems to be plenty of summer camps in Virginia that offer the typical fun outdoor camp adventures, such as hiking, swimming and crafts. But, did you know that Virginia also offers some unusual themed camps, such as those devoted to the Civil War, space flight, golf, horses, art and even World War II?
~ Camps for Kids
~ 48 Cool Places for Kids

Follow Captain John Smith's Trail

Trace Captain John Smith's adventures along the James River by car or by boat this summer from the river falls in Richmond to Hampton Roads. Stop at 35 points of interest along the way that interpret early colonial life in Virginia. Sites include downtown Richmond's historic canals and riverfront, Henricus Historical Park — the second English settlement after Jamestown — various James River Plantations, Native American sites and places to see wildlife. Download detailed maps of the Trail, too.
~ Captain John Smith's Trail

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