AMUSEMENTS
INTERACTIVE THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN HAMPTON ROADS
If you think you’ll be bored in Hampton Roads, try a few of these:
American Rover. Sightseeing and party cruises on a tall ship. Narrated sailing and dinner cruises daily, rain or shine. Cruising mid-April through late October. Reservations encouraged. Waterside, downtown Norfolk. 757-627-7245. americanrover.com.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Europeanthemed adventure park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions in nine recreated European hamlets, plus a children’s area and concerts. Single-day tickets: $84.99 for adults and children older than 3, children 2 and younger free. Parking $20. Preschool pass available for a limited time. Multiday and season memberships available. Exit 243-A off Interstate 64 near Williamsburg. 757-2294386. seaworldparks.com/en/ buschgardens-williamsburg.
Go Ape. Opened in 2012, the treetop obstacle course incorporates Tarzan swings and zip lines. $59 for adults, $39 for children. Reservations are recommended. Open March through Dec. 12. Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. 800-971-8271. goape.com.
Go-Karts Plus. Go-karts, bumper cars, blaster boats, arcade, Kiddieland, miniature golf and picnic area. Free admission and parking. Pay as you ride. Discount bookings available. 6910 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757564-7600. gokartsplus.com.
Hampton Carousel. Renovated 1920s merry-go-round. Open seasonally 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday. Fee is $1 per ride. Tickets on sale at the Hampton History Museum and at the Hampton Carousel. Next to the Virginia Air and Space Center, 602 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 757727-1610 or hampton.gov/ 2130/Hampton-Carousel.
Miss Hampton II. Narrated harbor cruises, with views of Naval Station Norfolk and Fort Wool. Prices vary for adults and children, depending on your group’s size. Call ahead for times and reservations. Pier at Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises, 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 757-722-9102. misshamptoncruises.com.
Motor World. Go-kart tracks, kiddie bumper boats, paintball, rides and two18-hole miniature golf courses. Open daily 10 a.m. to dark, March 1 through October; open until midnight Memorial Day to Labor Day; open weekends in November, weather permitting. Pay as you go. 700 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 757-422-6419. vbmotorworld.com.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark. More than 30 rides, slides and attractions. Hours vary May through September. Adult admission $36.99, ages 3-9, $26.99. Season passes available. 849 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 757-4224444. oceanbreezewaterpark.com.
Kings Dominion. Theme park with more than 200 rides, shows and attractions. Tickets: $70 for adults, $50 for people under 48 inches tall. Web and advance-purchase discounts. Multi-day and season passes available. Two attractions — Grand Prix Raceway and SkyFlyer — require additional admission fee. Parking costs $20. Located 20 miles north of Richmond, Exit 98 off Interstate 95. 804876-5000. kingsdominion.com.
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. Two 18-hole miniature courses. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during summer. Call for hours before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. $9.50 for adults, $8.95 for children. 2001 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. 757-259-4600. piratescove.net/williamsburg.
Rebounderz. The 35,000-square-foot indoor trampoline arena incorporates jumpers with rebounding floors and angled rebounding side walls, as well as an arcade. Offers birthday parties, summer camps and dodgeball tournaments. 12650 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News. 757-468-5867. rebounderznewportnews.com. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and 4-D Theater. More than 300 exhibits, a laser race and a 4-D Theater. $16.99 to $25.99 for
adults, $12.99 to $21.99 for children. 1735 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757-2209220. ripleys.com/williamsburg.
Spirit of Norfolk. Sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises. Group rates available. Waterside, downtown Norfolk. 757-625-1748. spiritcruises.com/norfolk.
The Schooner Alliance. Sailing cruises aboard a 105-foot gaff-rigged schooner. Daily rides from April to November. $37 adults, $25 for children. Children’s discounts are not available on sunset cruises. Group charter packages available. Leaves from Riverwalk Landing Pier, Yorktown. 757-639-1233. sailyorktown.com.
Tilt Studio. Arcade, laser tag, mini golf, mini bowling, party rooms and more. In Patrick Henry Mall at 12300 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. Hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. 757-280-1737. tiltstudio.com/locations/newport-news-va.
Water Country USA. Theme park with climate-controlled pools and children’s areas. Single-day tickets: $59.99 ages 3 and up, children 2 and younger are free. Parking $17. Preschool pass available for a limited time. Multi-day and season passes available. Online discounts available. Route 199 West, Exit 242-B off Interstate 64 near Williamsburg. 757-229-4386. watercountryusa.com.