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The Top 10 U.S. Theme Parks

January 21, 2012 By itravelnet.com

Theme parks in the U.S. have become a favorite vacation destination as amusement parks are an affordable way to spend a day or even a week experiencing exciting rides, eating delicious food and watching the delight expressed by your children when they meet beloved characters. The top 10 theme parks include:

LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND is perfect for you and your kids. The park offers over 50 different rides, attractions and shows geared toward younger children. Additionally, Los Angeles accommodation options are vast and you’ll be able to locate lodgings within your budget.

Knoebels Amusement Resort
Located in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, Knoebels has been in the business of entertaining people since its humble beginning in 1926. The theme park has evolved into a beloved destination that calls itself “America’s Largest Free Admission Park.” Instead of charging you to enter the grounds you can pay per ride or you can purchase an all-day pass.

Six Flags Great America
The Gurnee, Illinois theme park will entertain you with 10 scary roller coasters and at least 70 different rides. The park is known for its technologically advanced coasters such as “The Dark Knight,” which is an indoor coaster that is partially darkened.

Universal Studios
The theme park in Orlando has outdone itself in creating rides and attractions based upon popular movies and television shows such as “The Mummy,” “The Simpsons” and “Terminator.” Additionally, you may want to reserve a day to enjoy Universal’s Islands of Adventure, which is a sister park with sections based on “Jurassic Park” and “Dr. Seuss.”

Busch Gardens
Williamsburg is the city featuring this much loved theme park. Bring your camera to the Busch Gardens amusement park because the grounds are expertly maintained. Also, you’ll find plenty of adrenalin rushing rides along with gentler choices for your young brood.

Schlitterbahn
Schlitterbahn is a waterpark that offers you three amazing adventure parks for the price of one admission. You’ll definitely receive your entertainment value here. You can choose to experience over 40 rides including 17 slides, uphill water coasters and nine tube chutes.

King’s Island
In Mason, Ohio you’ll find a traditional amusement park experience. You’ll also have access to more than 80 rides and attractions along with the world’s longest wooden roller coaster.

Walt Disney World
The Florida amusement park is the largest of the theme parks and you are sure to have a magical experience upon seeing Cinderella’s Castle and the park’s famous Main Street U.S.A.

Cedar Point
Set in Sandusky, Ohio this incredible theme park will keep you on the edge of your seat. You’ll see coasters that will get your blood pumping as you watch them scare the daylights out of other enthusiasts.

Disneyland
The unique aspects of this California park are unsurpassed and the classic rides are unforgettable. As a parent you’ll be excited to introduce your children to the same rides that you remember from your first trip to the park.

Los Angeles accommodation choices will place you in close proximity to numerous top quality theme parks, so consider the value of this destination for your next amusement park vacation.

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