Celebrate a Colonial Thanksgiving in Historic Williamsburg, VA

Beyond the colonial history, a Williamsburg Thanksgiving also offers modern day thrills via the roller coasters, rides and attractions at Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park. And Thanksgiving marks the opening of the park’s annual Christmas Town celebration. The world’s most beautiful theme park is even more spectacular with more than 8 million holiday lights. You’ll also enjoy special Christmas shows featuring celebrations from around the world or you can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Bumble. And don’t forget to stop by and visit Santa at his North Pole workshop.

Today Williamsburg looks much as it did during colonial times; a place where you’ll be enchanted by the history of yesteryear, yet delighted by modern day conveniences and thrilled by world class theme parks and attractions. Walk the streets and experience the times of the American Revolution. Enjoy a drink in an 18th century tavern or tour historic buildings. Better yet, enjoy the spectacular holiday decorations throughout Williamsburg, including more than 2,500 wreaths hung in the colonial area and the 8 million holiday lights glowing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

You can also shop ’till you drop as a Williamsburg Thanksgiving getaway offers unique holiday shopping at a wide range of colonial area boutiques and shops, more than 120 stores at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets and the Mistletoe Marketplace at Busch Gardens. You’ll also find exclusive shopping at The Christmas Market on Yorktown’s historic Main Street, Merchant’s Square, and Riverwalk Landing.