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Battle of Williamsburg

The Battle of Williamsburg, also known as the Battle of Fort Magruder, took place on May 5, 1862, in York County, James City County, and Williamsburg, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, in which nearly 41,000 Federals and 32,000 Confederates were engaged, fighting an inconclusive battle that ended with the Confederates continuing their withdrawal.

Located at 37.2642, -76.6659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Alpengeist

Alpengeist is a full-circuit inverted roller coaster, built by Bolliger & Mabillard in 1997 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Alpengeist has an Alpine mountain region theme. The name "Alpengeist" is German for "Ghost of the Alps" or "Alps Spirit" and the ride is themed to a runaway ski lift. Since it opened in 1997, Alpengeist has been the worlds tallest and fastest complete circuit inverted coaster.

Located at 37.2328, -76.6476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg (formerly known as Busch Gardens Europe) is a 383-acre theme park located in James City County, Virginia, about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Williamsburg, originally developed by Anheuser-Busch (A-B) and currently owned by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, a division of The Blackstone Group. The park opened on May 16, 1975, adjacent to Anheuser-Busch's brewery and near its other developments including the Kingsmill Resort complex.

Located at 37.2347, -76.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Fort Magruder

Fort Magruder was a 30-foot high earthen fortification straddling the road between Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia, just outside the latter city (and former Virginia state capital) during the American Civil War. At the center of the Williamsburg Line, it was also referred to as Redoubt Number 6.

Located at 37.2647, -76.6644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster)

The Loch Ness Monster is a steel roller coaster located in Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Designed by Ron Toomer of Arrow Dynamics, the Loch Ness Monster was the world's tallest roller coaster when it opened in 1978. It was also the first coaster to contain interlocking loops. In 2008, the ride celebrated its 30th anniversary. The ride, located in the Scottish-themed area of the park, also features a helix tunnel, two lift hills and a 114-foot drop.

Located at 37.2343, -76.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Grover's Alpine Express

Grover's Alpine Express is a sleigh-themed Zierer junior roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, located in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Located at 37.2361, -76.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Presidents Park (Virginia)

Presidents Park was a ten-acre open air museum with presidential sculptures located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It included 18 to 20 foot high busts of the first 43 Presidents of the United States. from Number 1 to Number 43. ' The park was opened in March 2004 The statues were sculpted by the internationally renowned artist David Adickes. David Adickes, a Houston artist, was inspired after driving past Mount Rushmore on a trip back from Canada.

Located at 37.2608, -76.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The Curse of DarKastle

Curse of DarKastle is a 21st century dark ride located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is a hybrid ride, combining roving motion-simulating vehicles, 3D videos projected onto screens, physical sets, in-vehicle music and special effects (wind, water, fog, and lighting), all perfectly synchronized. Curse of DarKastle carries a rider height requirement of 42 inches, but with a sign warning that scenes within the ride may be too intense for young children.

Located at 37.2347, -76.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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