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Visit Williamsburg In Every Season Images Courtesy Of Visit Williamsburg A trip to Williamsburg is the perfect getaway at any time throughout the year. Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown are bursting with quaint shops and restaurants as well as fun, family-friendly events. Here’s a look at what each season can bring in Greater Williamsburg. Governor’s Palace in Spring Spring The warm air and early spring blooms indicate the start of farmers market season. Both the Williamsburg Farmers Market, at Merchants Square, and Yorktown Market Days, at Riverwalk Landing, begin in the spring and run on Saturdays through the fall, with special seasonal markets throughout the year. Visit the local vendors and browse fresh produce, meats, breads, soaps, candles, baked goods and more to get your own taste of Williamsburg. Little ones will love seeing their favorite character friends during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, running late March through mid-April. Adults will enjoy spending time at the world’s most beautiful theme park at Food & Wine Festival, late April through early June, while tasting internationally inspired cuisine and beverages. Make a splash in mid-May for the opening of Water Country USA. Virginia’s largest family waterpark reopens for the 2024

Sip your way through Greater Williamsburg by Julie Matthews Sampling local beverages is an excellent way to get acquainted with the Greater Williamsburg area, which offers a wide variety of high-quality wines, craft beers and spirits. Whether visiting a winery, brewery or meadery, take time to savor the local flavors and soak up the charming settings—from peaceful rustic farms to lively outdoor patios—that abound here. Be sure to stroll around and observe the beautiful gardens and historic buildings.  Trying to figure out where to start? The Williamsburg Tasting Trail showcases select wineries, breweries, distilleries and meaderies having top-notch product ingredients and production processes. It is a magnificent guide for exploring the area, its scenic venues and unique flavors.  Wineries Due to its excellent vintages, Virginia has made a name for itself in the wine industry. Williamsburg and its neighboring towns offer plenty of opportunities to tour wineries, hang out in tasting rooms, relax outdoors and listen to live music.  With its award-winning and varied selection of wines, The Williamsburg Winery has much to offer visitors including tastings, tours, delicious food and even overnight accommodations at the cozy Wedmore Place. Head north to Saudé Creek Vineyards and sip tasty wines while

Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is a European-themed adventure park, boasting more than 100 acres of family fun. The world’s most beautiful theme park is home to world-class roller coasters, award-winning entertainment, and nine European villages. Loch Ness Monster, the park’s most iconic attraction will celebrate 46 years with a full restoration in 2024. Opening in Spring, Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On features all-new thematic and experiential elements. While braving the first drop, catch a glimpse of something monstrous lurking under the water. After plummeting over 100 feet, race towards the first of two interlocking vertical loops, traveling up to 60 miles per hour. Next, thrill-seekers emerge into a spiraling tunnel, traversing a helix and coming face-to-face with the monster in the shadowy cave lair.  The Virginia theme park offers ten world-class coasters from the record-breaking Pantheon to the one-of-a-kind DarKoaster. In addition to thrill rides, enjoy classic attractions like the Busch Gardens Railway and the Aeronaut Skyride. The youngest adventurers can experience kid-friendly fun throughout Busch Gardens from the Sesame Street Forest of Fun to Land of the Dragons offering rides, play areas and more. DarKoaster. Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens® Park guests enjoy seasonal events throughout the year,