Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is an action-packed European themed adventure park with 17th Century Charm and 21st Century technology. Voted America's Most Beautiful Theme Park twenty years in a row, at Busch Gardens you will enjoy culinary delights from all over the world, spectacular shopping, main stage shows and a variety of rides for the thrill seeker in all of us.

Busch Gardens is home to Griffon, the world's tallest dive coaster which opened in 2007 and over 50 rides and attractions. You might also want to try Alpengeist, a twisted coaster sending you on countless spins and flips, or for the ultimate in heights discover Apollo's Chariot, the hyper coaster designed to reach great heights and super speeds. With the first plunge of 210', you will plummet a total of 825' before the ride comes to an end.

For your little ones the Sesame Street Forest of Fun is a "Kidsiderate" attraction! Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and other Sesame Street characters have come to the world’s most beautiful theme park. The area features family-friendly rides, playgrounds and a 4-D Sesame Street movie. Kids can meet their favorite Sesame Street characters and have pictures taken with them as well. Come be a kid again and explore this KIDsiderate area.

Thrilling rides aren’t all you will find at Busch Gardens. After a busy day be sure to take in one of the many main stage and Broadway style shows. With its old European setting, you will also find authentic treasures throughout the many shops located in the park. The shopping, entertainment and rides are only outshined by the authentic European fare. Whether it's an Irish Pub you are after or the wonderful smoked bar-b-que found in New France, or maybe just a waffle cone in England, there is something here for all ages and tastes.

New attractions in 2010 include:

Europe in the Air

A visit to Busch Gardens this season is a visit to all of Europe thanks to the theme park’s newest attraction, “Europe in the Air.” This high-tech simulator takes guests on a fun-filled journey across the terrain, over the seas and through the air over some of Europe’s most beautiful terrain.

IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore

Join Busch Gardens for IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore. IllumiNights is a new, nightly encore spectacular that encircles family fun and memories with world traditions. Different areas of the park will celebrate IllumiNights in its own way, culminating in a park-wide pyrotechnics extravaganza. IllumiNights starts June 28 and will continue through Aug. 22.

Highland Stables

Busch Gardens’ Highland Stables features Scottish Blackface sheep, Border collies, Clydesdales and birds of prey. This all-new exhibit highlights Scottish traditions dating back hundreds of years. Guests can interact with the animals and see them in action as they demonstrate their skills during daily demonstrations.

Celtic Fyre

Visit Busch Gardens this season and celebrate Irish culture with “Celtic Fyre,” a brand new show presented in the Abbey Stone Theatre. Dublin’s favorite gathering place is transformed for an Irish celebration filled with stories, singers, musicians and the magic of Irish dance. Guests are a part of the culture of Ireland as our storyteller invites them into his inn to witness how the Irish celebrate. Guests will take an unforgettable journey with the cast of singers Irish dancers and musicians as we celebrate this unique and intriguing culture.

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