Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Since 1975, [Anheuser-Busch] has been operating a [theme park] three miles east of [Williamsburg] in southeastern [Virginia]. Voted America's Most Beautiful Theme Park for eight consecutive years by the [National Amusement Park Historical Association], Busch Gardens Williamsburg's 100+ acres are arranged into several sections, each based on historical appearances of regions of Europe and forming a loop route through the park.

After paying the [exorbitant|admission price], visitors enter into the [Banbury Cross] section. While the area has hardly any rides, it is the park's performance and show headquarters, led by the [Globe Theater]. Banbury Cross also offers a number of [gift shop]s and the World of Birds showcase. From England visitors may continue into [Heatherdowns], an area crafted after [Scotland]. The biggest attraction here is the [Loch Ness Monster] [roller coaster], which features a pair of interlocking loops. Heatherdowns also features the famous Anheuser-Busch [Clydesdale] horses. To the left of Heatherdowns is [San Marco], the Spanish section of the park, which features the [Escape From Pompeii] ride in the style of movie-themed rides such as those at [Universal Studios]. San Marco blends into [Festa Italia], one of the larger regions of the park. The renowned [Apollo's Chariot] coaster is here, as is the [whitewater] ride [Roman Rapids]. [Leonardo da Vinci|Da Vinci]'s Garden of Inventions spreads that theme through its medium-thrill rides. The park moves from Italy to Germany next, with the [Rhinefeld] area and its major attraction, the [Big Bad Wolf] [suspended coaster]. The smaller [Wilde Maus] coaster ride is also in Rhinefeld, as are several storefronts and an [M.I. Hummel] shop - the only location outside Germany authorized to make the figurines. The German theme continues into [Oktoberfest], another mostly-performance area. Das Festhaus has [oompah band]s and German dances, and the [autobahn] is also in this section. Just off Rhinefeld is the [Land of the Dragons], BGW's [kiddie] section featuring among its rides a miniature [log flume], ferris wheel, and [treehouse]. From Rhinefeld visitors cross a bridge into [New France], the home of [Alpengeist] - the world's largest [inverted coaster|inverted] steel roller coaster - and the expansive "Le Scoot" log flume ride. New France blends in with [Aquitaine], another performance-based area featuring the Le Palais Royal Theater as well as the [Le Mans] Raceway ride. Leaving Aquitaine, visitors enter into [Jack Hanna]'s Wild Reserve, which features the [gray wolf] and a free-flight bird area combined with lessons about [wildlife preservation]. BGW's final area is [Ireland], which first opened in the 2001 season and also features performances and shows. <P> There are a few different ways to see the park and get from one section to another. The [Rhine River] Cruise leaves from Rhinefeld and travels down the middle of the park, of course avoiding the Big Bad Wolf and Alpengeist tracks that pass over the water. The park's [skyride] has stations in Heatherdowns, Aquitaine, and just outside the Land of the Dragons. A train ride is also offered with a reproduction of an antique European steam locomotive, and stations are located in Heatherdowns, Festa Italia, and New France. Visitors who know where to look while riding the train may catch a glimpse of BGW's [SBNO] coaster, the slightly controversial [Drachen Fire]. <P> Official website: http://www.buschgardens.com/buschgardens/va/index.html