OT - What to do while in Williamsburg Virginia? (besides the obvious)

It's time for a little family getaway, and ever since my 3 year old daughter saw the commercial for "Push" Gardens, that's all she keeps asking about. I'm hoping that any of the members here that are local to the Williamsburg Virginia area might be able to point me in a few other directions too. We are definitely going to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA (we're not going to Colonial Williamsburg), but I was wondering what else there might be to do in that area? With a 3 year old we wont be doing any of the historic sight stuff, but any help with other sights, dining, shopping, etc.... (maybe a card shop or two too, but shhhh) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Take a tour of William and Mary campus.
Visit Wren Building.
Yorktown Battlefield.
Colonial Parkway is amazing.
Jamestown is fun.
Take a ferry across James river.
Great golfing too.
PM me with any questions.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
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Ripken, Brooks & Frank Robinson, Old Orioles, Sweet Spot Autos, older Redskins - Riggins, Sonny, Baugh etc and anything that catches my eye.
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The ships are neat, but the Indian villages and the fort are a great place for small kids to run around.
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James
We've had season passes at both -- and I know my wife and I like the shows, the shops, the restaurants better at Busch Gardens -- but for young kids the Kidzone at Kings Dominion is far superior.
And Scott is right CavalierCards is a must see when in Virginia. That would be the shameless self promotion plug.
If you're coming through Richmond and have any specific questions let me know and I'll help you out as much as I can. I don't know of any heavy hitter card shops but there are plenty of things to do depending on your interests.
How close is this Cavalier cards??
Shopping - Williamsburg Pottery (questionable) and some good outlets
Dining - Locals swear that you have to try the peanut soup.
Card Shops - Not familiar with any shops in the area.
Other things to do - Colonial Downs, mainly turf racing through July, less than an hour from Williamsburg. You win enough on the ponies to pay for the trip and your little one will probably like going to the paddock to see the horses walked and saddled. Virginia Beach - fairly close, but a little too crowded for my tastes. Norfolk - Spirit of Norfolk river cruise and Naticus museum. Newport News - Virginia Living Museum, interesting exhibits and when I went years ago passed a snake around for everyone to hold/touch which made an impression on my kids.
jlzinck
Assume you are going to Lurray Caverns. If this is the case you will probably travel I-64 from Williamsburg to I-81 and up to the caverns, I would. I-64 will take you right through Charlottesville.