Christmas Town at Busch Gardens will get you in the Christmas spirit

 

Experience Busch Gardens in a whole new light during Christmas Town-  A Busch Gardens Celebration. Holiday traditions, dazzling shows and one-of-a-kind gift ideas will make everyone say, “Now this is Christmas.”

 

Gaze at millions of twinkling lights while enjoying Busch Gardens’ signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate. A complete Christmas Town experience includes a visit to Santa’s workshop and the parks’ 50-foot tall, light-animated Christmas tree. Christmas Town will continue through Dec. 31.

  

  

 

Christmas Town has transformed the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintry surprises. Families have caroled across the Old Country theme park on the Christmas Town Express, marveled at the hundreds of Christmas displays and experienced the Holiday spirit.

 

Williamsburg Vacation's webssite describes Christmas Town as the best display of lights anywhere.
 

Park guests will enjoy a heart-warming Christmas experience that only comes from walking among five million twinkling Christmas lights and sipping Busch Gardens’ signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate. Many fan favorites return this year, including Busch Gardens’ 50-foot-tall, light-dancing Christmas tree; Santa’s Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus; and Mistletoe Marketplace, a traditional outdoor German market featuring artisan-made crafts and gifts for everyone in the family.
An evening at Christmas Town begins in England as a bustling city scene comes to life with Dickens-style carolers strolling amid traditional greenery, red bows and candles that flicker in every shop window. Leave the city lights behind and explore the Scottish countryside where sheep and horses roam under a star-filled sky. Guests floating high above the park aboard a Flight of Lights gondola are afforded a breathtaking view of the park’s Christmas lights and decorations.
Follow the path to the Irish village of Killarney for a dazzling Christmas festival. Pull up a stool and warm up at Grogan’s Pub with a selection of hearty soups and stews, then stroll across the courtyard to the Abbey Stone Theatre for Busch Gardens’ newest show, Gloria!, where the greatest story ever told comes to life as only Busch Gardens can imagine.
In France, explore an ice-filled wonderland with dazzling lights, falling snow and an up-close penguin encounter. Grab a turkey leg at Cafe Lulu and then head to New France to enjoy a down-home Christmas where the sights and aromas of a country Christmas fill the air. Trappers Smokehouse has a variety of smoked meats, salads and desserts that will satisfy even the most discriminated taste.
Visit Santa at his workshop at the North Pole and get a picture with Santa before heading to Germany’s Oktoberfest for Virginia’s tallest light-animated Christmas tree. Climb aboard Mäch Tower for the best view at Christmas Town. Busch Gardens’ newest thrill attraction takes guests 240 feet above the park for a sensational view before dropping them at breathtaking speed safely back to earth. Thrill seekers up to challenge Alpengeist will experience the chill of an early winter night through six staggering inversions and speeds up to 67 mph.
Warm up afterward with an assortment of pretzels at Beste Brezeln und Bier. New menu options include chocolate fudge stuffed pretzels and cranberry raisin cinnamon sugar pretzels. Guests who need more than a snack can head inside Das Festhaus for an all new buffet-style dinner featuring signature Christmas Town entrees and priority seating for Deck the Halls, a high-energy Christmas production that is fun for the whole family. Walk through Germany’s Mistletoe Marketplace for a perfect holiday gift from one of Christmas Town’s visiting artisans.
Miracles in Il Teatro di San Marco offers guests an uplifting celebration of the Christmas spirit through powerful music and dance. Accompanied by live vocalists, this ensemble of dancers will inspire guests to believe that anything is possible. Stop by Bella Casa and watch as a glass expert demonstrates the art of lampwork glass bead making, then experience peace on earth with a quiet stroll through the park’s formal Italian gardens all decorated for the holidays. Continue along the path and enjoy homemade doughnuts before heading into Polar Pathway, a new walk-through attraction featuring breathtaking waterfalls of light and other sensory delights

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Waterfront Community in Smithfield, Virginia features Southern Living® homes and a Yacht Club & Marina

Looking for a small town atmosphere in a waterfront community where you can keep your boat in your same neighborhood? Many families seeking a more relaxed setting have found it at Gatling Pointe in Smithfield, Virginia. Nicely removed from the major cities in the Hampton Roads area, Gatling Pointe offers the best in waterfront amenities and some of the best in quality home designs. Many were featured in various issues of Southern Living® House Plans magazines in the mid '90's when the waterfront community was being developed and marketed regionally.



Today, you'll find a fully established neighborhood, mature trees, and a vibrant sense of community at the riverfront clubhouse restaurant that's become the social hub of the neighborhood. A place where families interact with their neighbors and entertain their friends. As some of the old ads used to say "At Gatling Pointe, you can cruise the river from our private marina and bring home your catch-of-the-day. Take a refreshing dip in our riverside pool or just relax among friends at our clubhouse. Enjoy a great meal at the yacht club restaurant or sit back and enjoy the view."

Most Gatling Pointe homesites are wooded and surrounded by water, offering approximately one-half acre of privacy in a protected environment with breathtaking views. Situated where the James and Pagan Rivers meet, the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club is the perfect meeting place for friends and family.



Three times awarded "Community of the Year," Gatling Pointe and Gatling Pointe South feature quality custom homes by the region's premier builders with amenities that rival most resorts. Nestled in Isle of Wight County, adjacent to historic Smithfield, you're only 15 minutes from Newport News and Hampton, and an easy commute to downtown Norfolk. Discover the best in waterfront living at Gatling Pointe, a centrally located waterfront community located in the heart of Hampton Roads. Home values in Gatling Pointe range from the $300's to over $1,000,000.



Features and Amenities

• Gatling Pointe Yacht Clubwith 68-slip deepwater marina (20' to 50' slips) and a club with restaurant and lounge
• Club canoes available to explore the waterways
• Riverfront swimming pool and kiddie pool
• Tennis courts and playgrounds
• Beach volleyball court with summer-league play
• Protected natural environment
• Central Park recreation area
• Leisure trails lead to the riverfront club and marina
• Year-round programmed activities and social events.

• Residents of East West communities enjoy a wealth of activities and events designed to bring friends together and take full advantage of abundant recreational amenities. From golf tournaments to cookouts, dances, crafts, book clubs, fairs, parades and more, your whole family will find plenty of fun just steps outside your door. The Gatling Pointe Yacht Club is a private community club exclusively for residents of the Gatling Pointe neighborhood.
  
• Click here to go to the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club Website and see the exciting programs that are offered. For more information about the Gatling Pointe community, contact Donita Frantz or Mark Edwards with East West Realty in Smithfield, VA, or visit www.gatlingpointe.com.

Impressive all brick home just listed by East West Realty is located at 20582 Seahawk Landing features 3700 square feet of living area, 5 Bedrooms, Media Room, two staircases, andoffers many quality appointments including a scenic view in Gatling Pointe for $599,900.



The view above is from Lot 28 Southport Landing in Gatling Pointe South. The 2 acre waterfront lot is for sale for $340,000 and offers deep water access to Jones Creek. Five neighbors have already built piers and boat houses for their boats. To see more check out this video slideshow.

For Information about East West Partners’ waterfront communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week onsite.