3 Best Rides at Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia is an exciting theme park which has many different exciting roller coasters. One of the best roller coasters at Busch Gardens is the Loch Ness Monster. This steel based ride was first opened 30 years ago, but is still a fan favorite today. The Loch Ness Monster has a maximum height of 130 feet and a max speed of 60 miles per hour. This ride also contains a 114 foot drop. Compared to other roller coasters, the 2 minute and 10 second ride is quite long. Another excellent ride at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is Apollo’s Chariot. This ride, which was built in 1999, is characterized by its 210 foot drop and max speed of 73 miles per hour. The ride lasts for about 2 minutes and 15 seconds and due to its purple and yellow steel, it is easily recognizable throughout the park. The newest hit roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is Grover’s Alpine Express. This ride was just completed in April 2009. This ride is considered a junior roller coaster which is ideal for young kids and people who do not like being inverted. This ride moves quick and has some sharp turns.