Fun Activities In Williamsburg To Do With Kids Besides History

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Williamsburg is most well known for its incredible live history experiences and attractions, making it one of the best travel destinations in the U.S for history buffs.

But what about families? I don’t know about you, but our kids are not mad about history.

However, they really enjoyed their trip to Williamsburg, exploring the historical landmarks like Colonial Williamsburg, downtown Jamestown and Yorktown – and that’s because there were plenty of other adventurous activities to do.

There are a plethora of activities that provide thrills and adrenaline boosts in historic Williamsburg – it doesn’t all have to be about historic buildings and history museums.

Take your pick from ziplining, segway tours, thrilling roller coasters or even a touch of ghostly shivers – there is something for everyone in your family to get them excited and entertained.

Family-Friendly Activities in Williamsburg VA

1. Go Ape Zip Line and Treetop Adventure Park

We’re not a family to shy away from a high ropes obstacle course. The girls amaze me with how fearless they are high above the ground with skimpy ropes under their feet.

Go Ape Treetop Adventure is a unique outdoor activity through the canopy of the forest, though admittedly, not unique to Williamsburg as they have branches all over the world.

If you’ve never been to a Go Ape before, you’re in for a treat! The goal is to navigate through a variety of suspended obstacles that include single cable lines, rope ladders, Tarzan swings, and swinging bridges and culminating in a thrilling 600 ft zip line.

Go Ape in Williamsburg VA also has a junior adventure course which reaches heights of 20 feet and has two zip lines. 

You get one hour on the Go Ape Treetop Junior course. Children under 5 require adult supervision on the course. We were able to sit down and let the girls go around and around on their own!

There is a minimum age of 10 on the adult course. Kalyra would have done it for sure, but because of Savannah’s age and time limits, we stuck to the junior course.

Parents, you may just want to whiz around the junior course once with the kids and then let them go at it. The upper cable is low down, as it is a junior course, and so it can get in the way of your crossings and rub along your…