Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is an amusement park in Doswell, Virginia, United States, twenty miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C.
A theme park, 6 mi north of Ashland
Open March through Early November
Kings Dominion is a seasonal theme park: open March through Early November. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
44 rides and 13 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 280 acres. Open since 1975. About ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 79K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 95% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Ashland is the nearest base
Ashland is 6 miles south, with 21 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 77 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open March through Early November
Typical highs and lows in Ashland. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is an amusement park in Doswell, Virginia, United States, twenty miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the 280-acre (1.1 km2) park opened to the public on May 3, 1975, featuring over 60 rides, shows and attractions including 13 roller coasters and a 20-acre (8.1 ha) water park. Its name is derived from its sister park, Kings Island near Cincinnati, and the nickname for the Commonwealth of Virginia, "Old Dominion."
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- March through Early November
- Rides
- 44 · 13 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Opened
- 1975
- Area
- 280 acres
- Run by
- Six Flags
- Wikipedia readers
- 79K a year
Where to stay near Kings Dominion
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ashland (21) and Richmond (62).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kings Dominion | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 6 mi south | 10 min | 21 14 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 7,982 | $293K | C− |
| Richmond | 21 mi south | 30 min | 62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 237,257 | $353K | D |
| Dumbarton | 16 mi south | 25 min | 31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,997 | $291K | — |
| Glen Allen | 12 mi south | 20 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,551 | $357K | — |
| Innsbrook | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 16 hotels | 8,578 | $464K | — |
| Sandston | 24 mi south | 35 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,399 | $220K | — |
| Short Pump | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 8 8 hotels | 29,026 | $569K | — |
| Laurel | 15 mi south | 20 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 18,721 | $284K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Kings Dominion
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
121 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
37 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a year
69 mi National ParkShenandoah National Park1.7M visitors a year
57 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
61 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
220 mi LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
321 mi MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
420 mi Stadium & arenaRichmond ColiseumPhoto credits
Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Shenandoah National Park: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Kings Dominion
When is Kings Dominion open?
March through Early November. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
What town is Kings Dominion near?
Ashland, VA, about 6 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Kings Dominion?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–81°.
How far is Kings Dominion from Washington?
About 77 miles north of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Kings Dominion?
Richmond (RIC), about 24 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Kings Dominion have?
13, among 44 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Kings Dominion?
Ashland (6 mi, 21 places to stay), Richmond (21 mi, 62 places to stay) and Dumbarton (16 mi, 31 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ashland
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Ashland’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.