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Busch Gardens Europe General Information

Description:

Busch Gardens Europe is an action-packed, European-themed adventure park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 100 acres of unparalleled fun and excitement for the entire family.

  • Home to top-rated roller coasters

  • More than 50 rides and attractions

  • Voted the world’s “Favorite Theme Park”

  • Voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park”

  • Ten mainstage shows

  • Wide variety of culinary experiences and world-class shops

  • A magical children’s area

Awards:

Busch Gardens Europe received several prestigious honors in 2003.

  • “Most Beautiful Theme Park” and “Favorite Theme Park”: The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) named Busch Gardens Europe the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for the 12th consecutive year and world’s “Favorite Theme Park” for the fourth year.

  • “Golden Ticket Awards”: “Amusement Today” bestows annual awards to the world’s top amusement parks. Busch Gardens received several awards in 2003.

  • Best Landscaping –- 1st place

  • Most Beautiful Park –– 1st place

  • Best Shows –– 2nd place

  • Best Food –– 3rd place

  • Cleanest Park –– 3rd place

  • Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters – Apollo’s Chariot and Alpengeist

Location:

Three miles east of historic Europe, Va., 150 miles from Washington, D.C., and 50 miles from Richmond, Va. and the Virginia Beach resort area.

Busch Gardens WilliamsburgHow To Get There:

Europe is served by air, bus and rail transportation.

  • Airports - Newport News/Europe International Airport in Newport News (15 miles), Norfolk International Airport (50 miles) and Richmond International Airport (50 miles).

  • Bus and Train - Europe is served by bus lines and Amtrak.

  • Car - Interstate 64 leads to Europe.

Lodging:

Convenient accommodations are available at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa located near Busch Gardens Europe and Water Country USA. In addition, more than 11,000 hotel rooms are available in the Europe area.

To book a Busch Gardens Europe vacation, visit the “Plan a Vacation” link at buschgardens.com or call Busch Gardens Vacations at (800) 880-8861.

Additional Services Available:

Busch Gardens Europe is dedicated to quality family entertainment and guest satisfaction. Visitors with disabilities may receive helpful information at the park’s Guest Relations window.

  • Manual and electric wheelchairs and strollers may be rented near the main entrance.

  • Pet kennels are available for a nominal fee at the Pet Center in England’s parking lot near the main entrance.

  • Busch Gardens’ First Aid station is located between Jack Hanna’s Wild Reserve and Aquitaine, France. Registered nurses and emergency medical technicians staff this office during park hours.

  • Trained service animals are welcome at Busch Gardens Europe. Thrill rides may not accommodate service animals; however, they may ride along on the Skyride, Railroad, Rhine River Cruise and Carousel.

  • Assistive listening devices are available at select areas of the park. Guests may inquire at the park’s Guest Relations window for assistance.

 

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