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Top 5 Amusement Parks in the US

Looking for fun, thrills and an all-round great time? Here’s the top 5 amusement parks as voted by users of the hottest new travel website TRAVELADVANCES.COM

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1. Cedar Point

Located on Lake Erie, OH, Cedar Point has been thrilling visitors for over 150 years. Spread across 364 acres, you’ll find 70 thrilling rides, including 17 heart-stopping rollercoasters, live shows, fabulous dining experiences, a huge waterpark, long sandy beach shores, and great hotels and amenities to ensure fun for all ages.

For those looking for a thrill-seeking adventure, take a ride on Steel Vengeance, Valravn, Millennium Force, Magnum XL-200 or the Gatekeeper. All of which offer huge heights, fast speeds and lots of twists and turns. And for those who want that old-fashioned thrill, be sure to take a ride on Blue Streak, a huge wooden rollercoaster, the oldest coaster in operation at Cedar Point.

 

2. SeaWorld – San Diego, CA

One of the most famous amusements parks in the United States, SeaWorld in San Diego, CA offers the perfect mix of thrill rides and attractions, animal experiences, life shows, and activities suited to all ages.

For unique animal experiences, you can feed dolphins, get up-close encounters with killer whales, discover how to train sea lions, or learn more about walruses. You can pack out your day with live shows and entertainment. Or you might like to head to all the best rides, including Emperor, California’s longest, tallest, fastest dive coaster, Electric Eel, Tidal Twister or Manta. There is plenty to choose from no matter how daring you might feel.

One of the great things about SeaWorld is that they put on some great seasonal celebrations throughout the year, making this a top destination any time of year.

 

3. Six Flags – Saint Louis, MO

Six Flags St. Louis is located in Eureka MO and the big drawcard of this amusement park, apart from its awesome rides and non-stop entertainment, is its popular events it holds throughout the year. Fright Fest, which runs throughout the Halloween season, July 4th Fest, which feature huge fireworks displays, and Holiday in the Park, throughout the Christmas and New Year season, attract huge numbers of visitors each year.

Six Flags is divided into different areas, making it easy to navigate around, with each area bringing in its own unique theme. Studio Backlot, DC Comics Plaza, and Gateway to the West are just a few of the themed sections packed with associated rides, dining experiences, shops, entertainment and more.

 

4. SeaWorld – San Antonio, TX

One of the world’s largest marine-life theme parks, SeaWorld San Antonio focuses strongly on marine animal welfare and conservation. Spread over an area of 250 acres, SeaWorld San Antonio is a great place to take the family.

Great amenities, short lines, friendly staff, easy parking and easy to get around, SeaWorld San Antonio makes planning the perfect day out simple and fun. With a huge number of rides to choose from, from children’s fun rides to thrill-seeker adventures, a waterpark, a huge selection of hotels and resorts nearby, and a long list of fun and unique animal adventure experiences to choose from, this is one of the most popular amusement parks in the US.

 

5. California’s Great America

California’s Great America, located in Santa Clara, CA, is home to some of the most notable rollercoasters in the country. Thousands of visitors head to this amusement park each day to take a ride on Gold Striker, one of the most popular and highly-rated wooden rollercoasters in America. Other popular rides include RailBlazer and Flight Deck, a thrilling inverted rollercoaster.

Whether it’s a weekend getaway with someone special, a group outing or a family holiday, California’s Great America is definitely one destination to put on your to-do list of amusement parks to visit.

 

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