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Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Loch Ness Coaster

 
 
Loch Ness Coaster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 4, 2023
1. Loch Ness Coaster Marker
Inscription. The Loch Ness Monster opened in Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1978 as the World's tallest coaster, standing at a height of 130ft. With a layout as a twisting as the beast that lends it its name, the Loch Ness Monster features the world's first and only remaining interlocking loops. The Loch Ness Monster recently celebrated its 30th birthday in 2008, after having tested the bravery of millions of park guests through the years. Join the expedition for this elusive creature up the hill in Scotland.
 
Erected by Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
 
Location. 37° 14.05′ N, 76° 38.771′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker can be reached from Busch Gardens Boulevard. Marker is along the Grove Creek valley boardwalk in Busch Gardens Williamsburg Park. Admission required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ace Roller Coaster Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitaker's House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Community of Grove (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kingsmill
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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Trebell's Landing (approx. 2.2 miles away); Carter's Grove (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Williamsburg (approx. 2.3 miles away); Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
 
Loch Ness Coaster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 4, 2023
2. Loch Ness Coaster Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.

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