American Amusement & Theme Parks

For a truly unforgettable family vacation visit some of American amusement and theme parks. Most of the theme and amusement parks offer interesting tours & games and the fun rides you get to go on.

There are so many different funny things to do at theme and amusement park, that will keep whole familiy busy for hours.

Theme and amusement parks have been established in the United States for years. The first known amusement park was at Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY.

Visit Busch Gardens - A chain of theme parks owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Corp., the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch.

Walt Disney Parks - Experience the magic of Disney's captivating Theme Parks and dive into fun. There's something here to ignite the imagination and warm the spirit of everyone in your family or group.
Discover the Disneyland® Resort, a magical place where all your childhood dreams come true. Explore two Theme Parks, a lively entertainment district, three delightful hotels and much more.

Knott's Theme Park - What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions. At America's favorite theme park, experience GhostRider the world's best wooden roller coaster, Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated the world's best launch coaster, sending riders 0-80 in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of thrill, stroll on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved PEANUTS gang.

Cedar Point - A great amusement park near Sandusky, Ohio with 364 acre (1.5 km²) located on a peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. It opened in 1870 and is the second oldest amusement park in North America (Lake Compounce being the oldest). Cedar Point has the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster, the Top Thrill Dragster.

Venture River - Western Kentucky's only water park featuring an 18,000 sq. ft. Hurricane Bay wave pool, a 6,500 sq. ft. Tad Pool, a Frog kiddie slide, Old Man River , Dueling Demon speed slides, Twin Twisters giant open flume slides, Triple Mania enclosed body slides, Cyclone, concessions, gift shop, volleyball courts, locker rentals, large sunning areas and much, much, more!

Sandland Adventures, Oregon - Enjoy fun at the Oregon Dunes.On top of the largest dunes you can view the beautiful Oregon Coast, Pacific Ocean and the mouth of the Siuslaw River.

Six Flags - Look inside and find 30 parks coast to coast with more thrills and family fun that you can possibly imagine. See what's new in the parks, including roller coasters unlike any on the planet! Discover the big news for kids! Escape to Six Flags, it's the experience memories are made of. Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Through their subsidiaries, they own and operate a total of 30 parks in North America and serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City with the Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.

Dinosaur Park and Museum, Ogden, Utah - Get away from the hustle and pressures of modern life and consider taking a big step back (some hundred milion years). The Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park features six acres of life-sized dinosaurs to discover on over a mile of paved trail with the breathtaking Ogden Canyon and the Ogden River Parkway as a backdrop. Realistic sculptures of more than 100 dinosaurus fill the park, brought to life through meticulous attention to detail. A high quality sound system throughout the park lets you hear the dinosaurs walking and roaring, the crash of trees brought down by powerful herbivores, and the calls of pterodons gliding through the air. The new addition to all that is 17,000 square foot Elizabeth D Shaw Stewart Museum.

Southfork Ranch - Internationally renowned as the filming location for the "Dallas" television series, Southfork Ranch is known the worldwide as America's most famous ranch. Today, Southfork welcomes tour visitors as well as guest to the many special events that are hosted in the ranch's wonderful facilities. The ranch hosts more than 1,400 events and welcomes several hundred thousand visitors annually. more>

Dollywood - Experience a theme park with wholesome fun and entertainment featuring music, crafts, rides and special events. Located in Pigeon Forge, TN and owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and Herschend Enterprises.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Allentown, Pennsylvania - 200 acres of more than 100 rides, games, restaurants and attractions for the entire family. With two great Parks for the price of one, the value is unprecedented in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Visit Geneva on the Lake, Ashtabula County, Ohio - An old-fashioned lakefront getaway that has something for everyone, and Erieview Park - 18 rides and waterslides for adults and children, picnic area, games arcade, and fast food restaurant. Pay by the ride or buy an unlimited ride pass...

Universal Studios Hollywood, CA - Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place. With thrilling park rides and shows, a real working movie studio and L.A's best shops, restaurants and all-new cinemas at CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family.

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