Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a 422-acre amusement park in James City County near Williamsburg, Virginia, United States, located approximately 60 miles northwest of Virginia Beach. The park was developed by Anheuser-Busch and is owned by United Parks& Resorts. The park opened on May 16, 1975, adjacent to Anheuser-Busch's brewery and near its other developments, including the Kingsmill Resort complex.