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NEW IN
2016
Welcome to Kings Dominion,
We are so glad you are planning a getaway to Kings Dominion! In these pages you will
find everything you need to plan your memorable Kings Dominion adventure – information
about our newest attraction in 2016 – Delirium, our all inclusive newly expanded
waterpark Soak City, entertainment, accommodations and other area treasures that make
the Greater Richmond region a fantastic vacation destination.
Call us at 804.876.5000 weekdays from 10am until 4pm. You can also visit
kingsdominion.com to review specific rides, attractions, events and lodging
options just for you and your group.
GETAWAY GUIDE CONTENTS
New in 2016: Delirium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A re-engergized Kings Dominion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ready to make some memories? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Camp Wilderness Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Soak City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Featured Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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GET READY TO DEFY GRAVITY
ON KINGS DOMINION’S NEW RIDE,
DELIRIUM.
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Operating dates, hours, pricing and schedules are subject to change without notice. For your safety, height and safety
requirements are strictly enforced at Kings Dominion. Due to maintenance and other circumstances, certain rides and
attractions may not be available. © 2016 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Intimidator® 305 takes its name from Dale Earnhardt,
“the Intimidator” © 2016 Peanuts Worldwide LLC, Peanuts.com © 2016 Cedar Fair, L.P. KD16-272
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Delirium is a powerful, spinning pendulum on which
40 riders will be strapped into their seats, facing
outward on a giant ring. As their feet dangle, they begin
slowly swinging back and forth while the ring starts to
rotate. The ride quickly gains momentum and before
they know it, riders are getting swirling views of the
park. On Delirium, guests soar to a height of 115 feet at
a maximum arc angle of 120 degrees.
Delirium will delight thrill seekers of all ages as they fly
through the air, experiencing gravity defying hang time.
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Ready to make memories? It’s all here!
At Kings Dominion, we have everything you need to make lifelong connections with family
and friends. Giggle with little ones at the crazy antics of Snoopy and the PEANUTS™
gang at Planet Snoopy. Grab a loved one and scream your heads off on our 13 world-class
rollercoasters. Share a delicious funnel cake, and give away the last bite. Get completely
soaked – again and again – at our 20-acre splash-tastic Soak City waterpark, included
with your admission.
Your memories are waiting. Plan your getaway today!
Visit us for the very first time... again
Prepare to be mesmerized by the acrobatic performances in Cirque Imagine, featuring
an incredible showcase of strength, balance and athleticism. You will want to see this
incredible show more than once!
Experience Kings Dominion in a spectacular, new light. Call us at 1.804.876.5000,
visit kingsdominion.com.
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A splish-splash, sun-soaked sensation!
Get ready to soak up the sun in Soak City. Best of all, it’s included in your admission.
An expansion and renovation of Kings Dominion’s all-inclusive water park
was completed in 2015. Soak City features many of park’s popular water rides and
attractions including the newest: Hurricane Heights and Splash Island.
Kick back and Relax!
It’s not exactly roughing it when you stay at one of Kings Dominion’s nicely-appointed
Deluxe Cabins. The cabins are located at the Kings Dominion’s Camp Wilderness
Campground - just a short drive from the park and conveniently located near Interstate
95. These cabins are the perfect solution for families looking for a place to rest after
a day of fun at Kings Dominion or as a central location to area attractions and greater
Richmond. Guests of the campground can enjoy an outdoor pool, volleyball court, and
camp store. A shuttle is available to Kings Dominion.
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play & stay!
at BEST WESTERN KINGS QUARTERS
Within walking distance to Kings Dominion Theme Park
Close, Clean and Comfortable
We’re right across the street from Kings Dominion!
16250 International Street
Doswell, VA 23047
855.808.8230
Ask about big savings
with Play & Stay Packages!
• Spacious, bright guest rooms
• entertainment courtyard
• free wi-fi
• Free park shuttle
• Free, ample bus parking
• easy i-95 access
Best Western Kings Quarters
16102 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
Reservations: (804) 876-3321 • Fax: (804) 876-3182
bestwesternkingsquarters.com
Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.
©2016 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Our guests enjoy…
• Inviting guest rooms and Suites
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
with 5 Rotating Menus
Shuttle Service to Kings Dominion
every 30 minutes
• 100 % smoke free hotel
• Free High Speed Internet
• Freshly baked cookies
in the lobby anytime
• Indoor heated Pool & Jacuzzi
• Fitness Center with multi-gym,
bicycle, treadmill and LCD TV
• 24-hour Inn Case Market
• Read It & Return Lending Library
• Weekday morning newspaper
(complimentary)
• Xbox 360 game console available
for rent with prior arrangements
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In the Center of All the Action!
Directly Across from Kings Dominion!
6 miles to Kings Dominion, Off I-95 and
On the road to fun!
Welcome to Days Inn Carmel Church!
Count on value
at this Ruther Glen hotel…
855.879.1319
Days Inn - Carmel Church
24320 Rogers Clark Boulevard
I-95 and Rte 207 at Exit 104
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Call for Group Rates
Daybreak Complimentary
Complete Hot Cooked Breakfast
includes freshly brewed coffee,
tea, juice, fresh fruit, cereal, fresh
cooked oatmeal with toppings and
assorted bagels, muffins and pastries.
Additional items include bacon,
sausage and gravy, scrambled eggs,
toast, pancakes, and home fries.
Free Wi-Fi Internet and Free parking
with space for your truck, bus or RV.
Along with an outdoor pool, this
pet-friendly hotel also offers a
children’s playground and outdoor
grills. And we’re only 6 miles to
Kings Dominion. Call us today!
Kings Dominion 1 day package for 2 people $169
and 2 day package for 2 people $270.
For additional guests, call hotel for pricing.
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877.244.4178
Days Inn Doswell
16220 International Street
Doswell, VA 23047
Free
S h u t t le
Ser vice!
Located off Interstate 95 and Route 30
• Complimentary
Shuttle Service
to Kings Dominion
• Outdoor Pool
• Complimentary
Continental Breakfast
• Pets Welcomed
• Ample FREE Parking
• Fridge/Microwave in all
Rooms
• Flat-screen TVs with
Premium Cable
• Kings Dominion Tickets Sold
at Front Desk
• Fresh-Baked Cookies
• FREE Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Guest Laundry Facilities
• Kids 12 and under Stay Free
with an Adult
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The Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg - South
NEAR RICH HISTORY, AND FUN!
Just One Exit South of Kings Dominion
located between I-95 and Route 1 in Historic Ashland
ONLY 5 miles to Historic Fredericksburg
with fantastic shopping and dining at
nearby Central Park.
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HAMPTON INN ASHLAND
1 AND 2 DAY KINGS DOMINION PACKAGES:
I-95 • Exit 126 - 4800 Market St.
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
877.868.0902
www.fredericksburghampton.com
CALL NOW
for Kings Dominion
Package Information
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Winner
Close to the Spotsylvania County
Museum, amazing battlefields and
Kings Dominion is just a short drive.
• Free Hot Breakfast Buffet
• Indoor Pool
• High speed Internet
• Jump Start Fitness Center
• On-site convenience store
• Easy on/off of I-95
• Business center
• Guest rooms and suites
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2 Kings Dominion tickets (additional tickets sold at the hotel)
Hotel Accommodations (length of stay restrictions may apply)
Hot Breakfast Buffet served 6am-10am
Before you meet the Peanuts
crew at Planet Snoopy...we’re
standing by with a warm
welcome and a cozy room.
Before you splash your way
through summer...be sure to
enjoy our free hot breakfast
buffet and warm, fresh,
baked waffles.
After traveling back millions of
years to watch dinosaurs...
come back to a comfy,
pillow-top bed, crisp linens,
microwave and fridge.
Through all the twists and
turns of your Kings Dominion
adventure...relax, make yourself at home at Hampton Inn.
855.879.1322 705 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005
richmondashland.hamptoninn.com
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Within Walking Distance to Kings Dominion
FREE
Shuttle Service
to Kings Dominion
You’ll find great value
at Sleep Inn®
6 miles to Kings Dominion
100%
NON-SMOKING
HOTEL
• Relax on Pillowtop Beds
• Free High-Speed and
Wireless Internet
16280 International Street
Doswell, VA 23047
877.242.7604
laquintarichmondkingsdominion,com
Stay at the newly renovated La Quinta
Inn & Suites Richmond-Kings Dominion
and be within walking distance to Kings
Dominion. We’re also the perfect location
for restaurants, shopping and visiting
Richmond’s many historical sites.
• Free Bright Side Breakfast®
featuring “make your own
waffles,” sausage and eggs,
muffins, pastries and more.
• Free Local Calls
• Free Newspaper
• Free Parking
• Business Center
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Spa
• Fitness Center
• Bright Side Market
• Meets ADA Specifications
Kings Dominion Packages:
ONE NIGHT...Starting at $169
for one night accommodations
and 2 Kings Dominion tickets.
TWO NIGHTS...Starting at $299 for
two nights accommodations and
2 two-day tickets.
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conveniently located off I-95, one exit south of Kings Dominion
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BY CHOICE HOTELS
855.879.1323
Ashland Sleep Inn & Suites
80 Cottage Green Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
Discounted Rates
available for
Kings Dominion Guests.
CALL FOR PRICING.
1 and 2 day
Kings Dominion tickets
available at front desk.
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Buffet
• Heated Indoor pool
• Fitness center
• 37” Flat screen T.V.
• Business center
• Free high-speed Internet access
• Spacious guestrooms with many
suites available–King or 2 Queens
• Guest Laundry
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From spinning thrills, twirling views of the park, and soaring
highs of Delirium, the new ride for 2016, to the intense thrill of the new Aqua
Blast water slides, you’re in for some awesome fun. After getting your feet back on
the ground, dash over to nostalgic Virginia where more than 400 years of history live
and breathe. Frommer’s named Richmond a top worldwide destination with local
gotta-sees like the roaring James River and world-class cuisine. In fact, there’s awardwinning museums and great stuff to show you why Virginia is the place for lovers of
everything that makes summer a memory-making, visitor favorite.
Did you know Stephen Spielberg’s academy award winning
film, Lincoln, was filmed entirely here? Where else could this
epic event take place than right here – the place where his
life and his legacy changed the course of history forever?
For the best inside info, visit Richmond Region Tourism:
they operate three Visitor Centers located at the Greater
Richmond Convention Center downtown, the Richmond
International Airport and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in
Hanover County. (888.RICHMOND; visitrichmondva.com)
A self-guided tour, the Lincoln Trail treks
along while showcasing some of the
region’s best family-friendly attractions like – Maymont – a beautiful
American estate. Spend a day
strolling through gardens,
taking a carriage ride, and
Maymont
touring a Gilded Age
mansion during a visit
to Maymont, a must-see destination for everyone.
The 100-acre American estate was an extraordinary gift given to the community by James and
Sallie Dooley, the millionaire couple who lived
there from 1893 to 1925. Children love looking
for black bears and bald eagles in the Wildlife
Exhibits, and hop across stepping stones and
enjoy the waterfall in the Japanese Garden.
Adults appreciate seeing hundreds of priceless artifacts in Maymont Mansion, exploring the historic and specialty gardens, or
just relaxing in the shade of the estate’s
award-winning trees. Check the Maymont
website calendar for details. Grounds and
gardens are open daily year round. (1700
Hampton Street, Richmond, 23220; 804.358.7166; maymont.org)
Want the great outdoors? Try the greatest.
Outside magazine labeled Richmond the “Best River City
in America” and it’s easy to see why once you take in the
sights, sounds and scenery that make up the James River
Park System. Come fish. Canoe. Kayak. Tube. Raft. Swim.
Rock climb. Bike. Hike. Stroll. Run. Bird watch. People
watch. But whatever you do, do not miss this extensive,
550-acre multi-use trail spectacular.
James River Park
“All aboard” to Ashland, Virginia.
Just 10 minutes south of Kings Dominion
lives a quaint, historic railroad town established in the 1840s. In fact, the Town
of Ashland (a.k.a. The Center of the Universe) is home to one of the busiest rail
Ashland Visitors Center
corridors in the country. Relax on a cozy
bench at the Ashland/Hanover Visitors Center and train station for a front row seat to
the more than 50 CSX and Amtrak trains that rumble right through the city’s charming downtown each day. (112 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland; 800.897.1479; DiscoverAshlandVa.
com). Ashland also invites you to step outside of the ordinary with one-of-a-kind galleries and specialty retailers nestled in Downtown Ashland’s Arts and Culture District.
There’s so much more to explore. Ashland invites you to mosey through the shaded
streets peppered with gorgeous Victorian-style homes. The beginning of June is ripe
for the picking with Ashland Strawberry Faire while November marks the beloved Ashland Train Day. And there’s so much waiting in-between.
As you can see, the Richmond Region is the place to be from summer’s start to finish –
hope to see you there.
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Find Your Passion
in Ashland…
an e x tr aordinary
Explore, experience and escape to an exciting,
place
Te Center of the Universe
Watch the trains go by at our
1920s-era train station and
visitor’s center.
Hunt for great antique furniture.
Explore the local arts and
music scene.
Find fun places to stop for dinner
and a taste of some local wine
or craft beer.
You’ll find what you’re
looking for in Ashland,
The Center of the Universe!
Gilded-Age estate. Situated on 100 acres along
the James River, guests can pet farm animals,
encounter river otters, take a carriage ride or
enjoy a family picnic on the mansion lawn.
Just six miles south of Kings
Dominion (exit 92 on I-95), Ashland
offers something for everyone in a
historic downtown setting.
Richmond, Virginia
804-358-7166
maymont.org
Visit today and discover why Maymont truly is
an extraordinary place like no other.
DiscoverAshlandVA.com 800-897-1479
Nature Center
Gardens
Wildlife
Mansion
Children’s Farm
112 North Railroad Ave.
Ashland, VA
SCAN to explore The Center of the Universe
FAST FACT:
did you know
you can only
find exclusive
one-day and
two-day passes
with EARLY ENTRY access at
Kings Dominion Select Hotels?
Ask for yours today!
FREE Ashland Visitor’s Package
Find your passion in Ashland, VA - The Center of the Universe –
just 6 miles south of Kings Dominion. Whether it’s history, trains,
eclectic shopping, dining, music, or fun festivals, you’ll find lots
to love in our authentic Virginia railroad town.
See www.virginiavisitor.info for detailed maps and more information.
virginiavisitor Visitor Value Pass
Don’t forget to visit
virginiavisitor.info
to find more thrills in the
Richmond Region.
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Ashland/Hanover
Visitor Center
112 N. Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005
800.897.1479
FREE Ashland Visitor’s Package
when you visit the Ashland/Hanover Visitor Center.
Also available at Pepicelli’s Pizza
(208 S. Washington Highway)
Includes coupons and valuable offers from local businesses.
Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or special offers.
Coupon cannot be sold or redistributed and has no cash value.
Additional restrictions may apply. Coupon Expires March 31, 2017.
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Dominion
(See map
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and Washington DC
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Did you know you can only
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two-day passes with
EARLY RIDE TIME (ERT) access
at Kings Dominion
Select Hotels?
Ask for yours today!
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2 Country Inn & Suites Doswell......................11
3 Days Inn - Doswell........................................13
4 La Quinta Inn & Suites..................................16
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visitors to Kings Dominion. Neither Kings Dominion nor City Visitor, Inc. is responsible for errors or omissions. All information is
subject to change; it is advisable to call ahead before traveling.
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Kings Dominion is conveniently
located off exit 98 on Interstate 95,
20 miles North of Richmond, VA and
75 miles South of Washington, D.C.
EASY TO GET TO.
EASY TO FIND!
Make the most of your getaway to Kings Dominion!
Visit kingsdominion.com to view the most up-to-date
information on all rides, attractions, entertainment and lodging.
Create Your Unique Getaway!
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, VA 23047
804.876.5000