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 Anvil
Campground
5243 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
1-800-633-4442 or
1-757-565-2300
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Jamestown, Virginia is voted by Orbitz.com as one of
the top ten Hotspots to visit in 2007!
""Olde" is new again at Jamestown, the first English settlement
in the United States. This year marks the 400th anniversary of this historic
city. As part of the celebration, there will be events throughout 2007,
including America's Anniversary Weekend Celebration, May 11-13. From concerts to
children's events and fireworks, this town and event make for the perfect
educational and fun family vacation. History buffs won't be able to get enough
of Jamestown, as they explore life-size re-creations of the colonists' fort, a
Powhatan Native American village and three replicas of the ships which sailed
from England to Virginia bringing settlers to the United States. Near historic
Williamsburg, Jamestown is only a short drive from more historic parks and
family attractions! " -Orbitz.com
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Jamestown Settlement
1607-2007
Why is Jamestown important?
Thirteen years before the Pilgrims
landed at Plymouth Rock, the English landed at Jamestown. Jamestown was
the first permanent English settlement and
the traditions established,
including representative government, the rule of law, free enterprise and
cultural diversity, form the basis of American culture today.
 This living museum has a brand new
exquisitely designed indoor
museum, an orientation movie, as well as four outdoor recreated areas.
These include the Indian Village, James Fort, Riverfront Discover Area, and
replicas of the three ships which first arrived at Jamestown nearly 400 years
ago. Jamestown Settlement encourages people, especially children, to
interact and touch, and has excellent costumed interpreters to enhance your
visit. It usually takes 3 hours to visit this attraction. For more information
on Jamestown Settlement or Yorktown Victory Center call (757) 253-4838 or
visit their website at
www.historyisfun.org
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Historic Jamestown
(Formerly known as Jamestown Island)
This site is adjacent to Jamestown
Settlement and is the original site. Guests can see interpreters blowing
glass at the Glasshouse, as well as an old church, and some foundations of
buildings. Currently there are archeological digs underway. It usually
takes at least 2 hours to visit this attraction.
For more information on Jamestown
Island or Yorktown Battlefield visit their website
http://www.nps.gov/colo/home.htm
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 Colonial Williamsburg
The capital of Virginia from 1699-1780 has been restored to its appearance about
the time of the American Revolution. This historic attraction offers tours
through dozens of building, colonial concerts, dances, plays, court trials and
is enhanced by interpreters. The Historic Area also offers authentic colonial
taverns for dining and 18th-century shops. It usually takes 1-3 days to visit
this attraction. For more information call 1-800-HISTORY or visit their website at
www.history.org
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Busch Gardens
Williamsburg & Water Country USA
 Busch
Gardens Europe is an action-packed European-themed adventure park with 17th
century charm and 21st century technology, boasting more than 100 acres of
fun-filled world exploration.
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Home to top-rated roller coasters including Griffon,
the world’s tallest and first floorless dive coaster
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More than 50 rides and attractions
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Voted the world’s "Most Beautiful Theme Park" for 16
consecutive years
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Nine main stage shows
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Wide variety of culinary experiences and world-class
shops
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A magical children’s area
It usually takes 1-2 days to visit this
attraction. For more information about either
attraction call (757)253-3350 or visit their website at
www.buschgardens.com
Newest ride "Griffon" Set amid
the ruins of a medieval French village, Griffon carries riders up 205 feet, then
hurtles them 90 degrees straight down at 70 mph. And that’s just the beginning.
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 Yorktown Victory Center
This site has a museum, an orientation movie, along with a re-created Continental Army
encampment and an 18th-century farm. Like
Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center encourages people, especially
children, to interact and touch, and has excellent costumed interpreters to
enhance your visit. It usually takes 2-3 hours to visit this attraction. For more information
on Jamestown Settlement or Yorktown Victory Center call (757) 253-4838 or
visit their website at
www.historyisfun.org
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 Yorktown
Battlefield
This site, which is operated by the National Park Service, is adjacent to
Yorktown Victory Center. It has a museum and is surrounded by the battlefields.
It usually takes at least 2 hours to visit this attraction.
For more information on Jamestown
Island or Yorktown Battlefield visit their website
http://www.nps.gov/colo/home.htm
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James River
Plantations
Bell Air Plantation, Berkeley Plantation, Evelynton Plantation, Sherwood Forest Plantation, Shirley
Plantation, Westover, Edgewood Plantation, North Bend Plantation, and Piney
Grove at Southall's Plantation are all less than 30 minutes away located on the
James River. We recommend planning about 1-2 hours per plantation you wish to
visit. For more information call 804-829-6684 or visit their website at
http://www.jamesriverplantations.org
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 President's
Park
Only in Virginia’s historic triangle and Presidents
Park can you receive the entire span of our nation’s history from the first
permanent English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the present. Presidents
Park offers a continuation of the all-encompassing lesson in American History,
starting with Washington’s inauguration in 1789, through, to the new
millennium and the current war on terrorism. Learn about all 43 unique
presidencies as you enjoy a patriotic, educational and inspiring experience at
Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. For more information visit
www.presidentspark.org
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 Ripley's
Believe it or Not
Following in this Odditorium tradition, the
Williamsburg Museum has an
entire gallery devoted to a variety of
strange, beautiful, and unusual animals. Nowhere else in the world can
you see a
500 lb. gorilla made entirely out of nails in
the same room as a genuine mane-less albino lion, or a
two-headed magpie perched right over a
two-headed kitten! After discovering strange and bizarre facts of human
history and marveling at the wonders of nature,
Ripley’s 4D Theater offers a journey to the
depths of the oceans and chance to save Tony the T-rex from a volcanic
catastrophe. Learn how life thrives in the deepest, darkest crevices on the
planet and thrill to the heart-pounding adventure awaiting anyone brave enough
to enter
Dino Island. For more information visit
www.williamsburgripleys.com
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 Shopping
We are located only 1/2 mile from Richmond Road known as the “Discount Boulevard
of Virginia” More than a dozen shopping malls offer bargains in everything from
18th-century style furniture to high-style designer clothes. To see all of the
shopping malls we would recommend planning about 2-3 days. On the other hand, if
you just want to do a little window shopping, plan a day to see the most
interesting stores.
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Golf Courses
Golf is popular in
Williamsburg. These first class golf courses are less than 15 minutes away from
our campground.
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 Colonial Downs
For those of you who are horseracing fans, Colonial Downs is Virginia's only
horse track. Located only 30 minutes from our campground, the track offers
catering for your group as well as betting facilities. For more information call
(804) 966-7223 or visit their website at
www.colonialdowns.com
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Sightseeing Tours
For more information about any of
these tours, call the numbers provided.
Colonial Tours
307 Indian Springs Road, Williamsburg, 757-897-9600
Custom private tours of Colonial
Williamsburg and Jamestown. Treat yourself or family to a private tour of
historic Colonial Williamsburg by a licensed tour guide. Tours are offered to
visiting individuals, families or small groups. Enjoy private walking tours
exploring the historic past of Williamsburg. For evening fun, take a private
evening candlelight legend tour. Tours can be customized to accommodate special
wishes.
Tidewater Touring & Charter
406 Industry Drive, Hampton 757-872-0897 Guided day tours to Washington, DC.
Highlights include tours of Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Capitol
building, Lincoln, F.D.R., Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, and free time at
the Smithsonian Museums on the Mall. Departure from Williamsburg at 6:30 a.m.
with breakfast, lunch, and dinner stops with a return to Williamsburg at 10:30
p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Price includes: breakfast, dinner, soft drinks, map of tour
area, and guide. Lunch not included. Christmas Lights Tour includes Coleman's
Snow Palace, beautifully decorated ships of the Atlantic Fleet, Newport News
Festival of Lights, and other surprises. Charter bus service also available.
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