Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com If the words "theme park" make you immediately think of a trip to Florida, think again. Our region is home to many great theme parks that boast attractions for all ages, and one of these is really close to us: Continue Reading...
Help create the first wooden coaster at Busch Gardens!
Whoa! Big news from Busch Gardens Williamsburg! The theme park, popular with Northern Virginia families due to its proximity (less than a three-hour drive from us) announced today that it is getting a new roller coaster next year. But that's not all -- the new thrill ride (set to open in spring 2017) will be the first wooden roller coaster at the park in Virginia, and fans will have a say in its creation. Busch Gardens intends to design it as Continue Reading...
Great deals: Busch Gardens Fun Card and Preschool Pass
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Warm days will be here soon, and it's time to start thinking of outdoor fun. And just in time, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced the return of its annual Busch Gardens Fun Card and Preschool Pass offers! The park's Preschool Pass gives FREE admission all season long to kids ages 3-5. Yup, all summer long, through September 5, 2016, your toddlers can enjoy unlimited admission to one of the region's Continue Reading...
Dutch Wonderland: ‘A Kingdom for Kids’ in Lancaster, PA
There are some places that, by the time you finally "discover" them, you wonder why you'd never heard of them before. This was the case for us with Dutch Wonderland, a theme park not too far away from Virginia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Several friends had recommended it to us and sang its praises. How come I'd never heard of this place before? I wondered. But here's the thing: we were still new parents, with a very young child. Maybe Continue Reading...
Nine places for families to visit in Hershey and Harrisburg, PA
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com We recently were invited to visit Hershey and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, and while getting there was easy, the challenge was trying to figure out how to squeeze so much into one trip. If you think the Hershey area is just about chocolate (yes, it’s the home of that famous brand), you may be missing out on so much more. While Hershey attractions are numerous (and definitely worth seeing), the towns of Continue Reading...
Finding famly fun at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, but at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the season has been shinning bright since Nov. 21! At the annual Christmas Town™ festival, now through Dec. 31, 2014, "the world's most beautiful theme park" becomes even more spectacular with sparkling lights, spectacular shows, and fun seasonal extras. We recently made our first visit to Christmas Town and can Continue Reading...
A first-timer’s visit to Kings Dominion
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com When is a good age to take a child to a theme park? Who knows. While some families begin taking their kids when they are very young -- toddlers, or even babies -- we chose to hold off until a little bit longer. We had already introduced our child to a full-service theme park (we visited Dutch Wonderland in Pennsylvania, which is great for young children) but had not been to a major park until this spring, Continue Reading...
