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You can save over $50 dollars with this Water Country Waterpark and Busch Gardens Williamsburg Package Promo for 2 Day Tickets right now through aRestravel.com.

You can get a 2 day ticket that's a better deal at Busch Gardens Williamsburg when you also get the Water Country 2 day ticket for $81.99. Both are great deals by itself through aRestravel.com.

Both attractions are fun and different. Busch Gardens has thrilling rides, animals you can see throughout the park, special events and a beer garden year round.

Whereas, Water Country Waterpark is only open during the summer months and helps cool down everybody. 

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Water Country Waterpark

Ticket Deals

See details for the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country Waterpark package online.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Address: 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Water County USA Address: 176 Water Country Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Carowinds is a popular amusement park for residents in North Carolina and South Carolina. They have amazing roller coasters that range from scary to not too scary. They are now open year round! Not only that, their waterpark area, Carolina Harbor, is included with admission during the summer season. They always offer military discounts. Our kids really liked their Charlie Brown themed areas.

Buy a 2 day ticket online for Carowinds and save a lot more. See this hotel and ticket package for Carowinds.

See discounted Carowinds Ticket Packages online.

Carowinds Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio is open every day except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Around the holidays, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium plan special events and they put up pretty Christmas lights.

You can buy tickets online for a discount. Children between 3-9 years old and seniors who are 60+ receive an extra discount. Kids 2 years old and under are free. See all discounted ticket prices for Columbus Zoo in Ohio.

See all tickets available online in the Columbus, Ohio area.

2025 List is Pending.

Easter Basket Ideas:
• Personalized Easter Baskets
• Chocolate
• Personalized Stuffed Bunny
• Amazon gift cards

There's no water park in Florence yet but we do have many options within a couple of hours or less away!

Waterpark & Splash Pad Options

• A favorite place for some water fun is taking the kids to the Waterfall Junction and it's part of the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. It's like an upscale splash pad. They do center on kids. There are areas that are more toddler friendly so you can find the area that is best for your family to sit nearby. I love that zoo and it has a wonderful gardens area, which is where you'll find their splash zones and tree houses! Columbia, SC is only about an hour from Florence. They are only open during the warmer seasons.
  


• There is a waterpark in Hartsville, SC called Neptune Island. Neptune Island Waterpark has a lazy river and is for kids and adults. It could cost a lot though if you have a big family. Hartsville, SC is about 30 - 45 min from Florence.
  


• The Lynches River County Park's Splash Pad in Coward, SC is the best price for the kids! They are strict on what you wear so you can't have any cotton attire on. They will not be shy to point out that your gym wear is not swim wear. I think it's because it does clog up the system if some of that fabric gets in there. Lynches River County Park is about 30 - 45 minutes from Florence.
  


• If you're planning on being in Myrtle Beach anyway, you'll be able to enjoy hotel stays that already have a lazy river! That's the joy of Myrtle Beach! The city also has a handful of big water parks that you can pick from. Myrtle Beach is only about an hour away from Florence and has so many attractions and things to do.
  


• The newest additional to this list is the Splash Pad in Downtown Florence. It opens every Summer. Downtown guests and residents are invited to enjoy it in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza at 146 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29501. The Splash Pad is an interactive water feature designed for children 12 & younger and includes eight spray jets and one column of water with various spray and LED lighting effects. You can read their rules here. It's a free splash page but it is only open in the summer time and between certain hours.

Go to the Day Trips to see other places you can visit for the day.