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Recreation
 | | Parkside's Elbow Beach Pool
Centrally located within the resort is the Parkside Resort Elbow Beach Pool where guests can relax under sun-shaded fabric cabanas or take a dip in the meandering pool. The aqua slide and other water-feature amusements will delight water lovers of all ages.
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 | | Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is the historic district of the independent city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg consists of many of the buildings that formed the original colonial capital of Williamsburg in James City County from 1699 to 1780.
Early in the 20th century, the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, one of the largest historic restorations ever undertaken, was championed by the Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who wanted to celebrate the patriots and the early history of the United States of America.
Some of the structures from the Colonial period have been reconstructed on their original sites. Many other structures have been restored to their original 18th century appearances. Most buildings are open for tourists to look through.
Phone: (800) HISTORY or (757) 229-1000
www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
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| | Jamestown
Phone: 757-898-2410
On May 13, 1607, at a small low-lying wooded peninsula, virtually an island, the Jamestown Settlement was established on the south side of what is now known as the Virginia Peninsula by English colonists. Soon about a dozen subsidiary settlements such as Martin's Hundred and Henricus were established in areas along the James River.
The first meeting of a representative government group in the American colonies was held at the Jamestown Settlement on July 30, 1619, making Jamestown the first Capital of Virginia. Among the 22 members of the colony was the governor, who was appointed by officials of the Virginia
Company in London. The governor in turn appointed six important members of the colony to be his council. The other 15 members were elected by the free men of the Virginia Colony who were over 17 and also owned land. This body, known as the House of Burgesses, later became the Virginia General Assembly.
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| | Williamsburg Country Club
As a guest of Parkside Resort you have access to Williamsburg Country which borders Parkside.
Our Course - Our championship golf course with its tree-lined fairways is a traditionally designed, 18-hole course that is walker-friendly and designed to be enjoyed by players of all skill levels, age and experience. For more details, go the Course Site Feature.
Amenities - Our facilities include a driving range, pitching area, two putting greens and a swimming pool. The large clubhouse contains a well equipped pro shop, spacious dining and grille rooms, and men’s and women’s locker facilities. Our class A PGA professional, Claude Carson, and his staff are available for expert instruction or to aid in your equipment needs. If food is what you desire, our executive chef and his staff provide a wide range of choices on the menu and for a special treat, check out one of the daily specials.
For more information visit www.williamsburgcountryclub.com
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 | | Yorktown Battlefield
Phone:757-898-2410
See where American independence was won at the Yorktown Battlefield, administered by the National Park Service as part of the Colonial National Historical Park. Here on October 19, 1781, British forces under Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to the combined American and French armies led by General George Washington, concluding the battle that signaled the beginning of the end of the fight for American independence.
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| | Busch Gardens Europe
One Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA23187-8785
Phone:(800)343-7946
Email:
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Website: www.buschgardens.com/va
Busch Gardens has an exciting lineup of events planned for 2008. From concerts to interactive animal and landscaping weekends, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. The world's most beautiful theme park also is celebrating several milestones in '08, including the 30th anniversary of the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster; the second year of Griffon, the world's tallest and first floorless dive coaster; and the 10th season of Howl-O-Scream, the park's annual fright fest. For all the latest information, visit buschgardens.com/va.
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