jhv@houxu.UUCP (James Van Ornum) (05/23/85)
The following is a condensation of the replies to my query about Busch Gardens.
Thanks are extended to all who took the time to reply.
James Van Ornum, AT&T Information Systems, houxu!jhv
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Busch Gardens in Virginia (The Old Country) is a beautiful family park;
outstanding food for an amusement park; no city crowds; may want sun screen
lotion, sun glasses, comfortable shoes; owned and operated by Anheiser Busch;
discount tickets available through some organizations.
Themed lands (like Disneyland) for different countries: Germany/Rhinefeld,
England/Banbury Cross, Heatherdowns, Oktoberfest, France/Aquitaine, New France,
and Italy/San Marco; a few rollercoasters, including the Loch Ness Monster-
interlocking double loops; a few kid's rides in each land, including 'Little
Balloons'- minature hot air balloons; Reynolds Aluminum theatre show is good;
the Oktoberfest show is great with lots of audience participation.
Brewery/hospitality house right next to park offers free tours/beer;
the Clysdales are a sight!!!
Suggest staying in Williamsburg and away from Virginia Beach; Colonial
Williamsburg is fun to see; Williamsburg pottery- take lots of money and space
to carry back anything you find that you like; outlet stores are fun to go
through; camping in area is good and inexpensive (usually).
CON:
If I were going to that area I would go to Williamsburg, just down the road.
It's alot more low key and interesting.