Holidaymakers select the best American amusement parks to visit according to what ignites them even as millions flock to the theme park capital of the world this summer.
With over 400 iconic amusement parks across America, it can be tricky for the millions of tourists visiting every year to choose which ones to explore. Now, holiday experts have revealed a new comprehensive ranking of the best amusement parks across the US, based on factors such as distance from the airport, ticket prices and the total number of attractions.
With over 18 million visitors annually, it comes as little surprise that the original is still the best with Disneyland, California topping the list.
Despite not having the highest number of attractions – that award goes to Hersheypark, Pennsylvania with 75 – Disney is unmatched when it comes to catering for everyone’s needs, having by far and away the most food and drink options at 119.
Beating all the Universal Parks and Florida-based Disney reports in the ranking is Cedar Point, Ohio, which makes it to second place. The self-proclaimed ‘Roller Coaster Capital of the World’ ranks surprisingly high thanks to the sheer number of attractions, 72, and is the cheapest of all to visit at only $45 at peak time. No wonder it is considered by many the best amusement park in the U.S. for roller coasters
Like Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, which is the largest park on the list and boasts the most attractions, 75, Cedar Point has no hotels nearby suggesting that these parks primarily cater to American thrill seekers.
But canny tourists can enjoy these great value, highly rated theme parks if they want to explore off the beaten track and try out something new.
Florida dominates the top 20 indexes, with 8 amusement parks in the state making the list – including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando which both receive over four million visitors annually, despite ticket prices being over $130.
The only theme park in Tennessee to make the list was Dollywood, ranking 10th, with the second most number of water rides, affordable ticket prices and plenty of food vendors.
Three Six Flags parks are also among the top 20 best amusement parks in the US – ranking 9th, 11th and 19th – in Illinois, New Jersey and California – all with high numbers of attractions despite low Instagram hashtag numbers.
Despite featuring near the bottom of the list, adrenaline junkies should head to Six Flags Magic Mountain which boasts a massive 20 roller coasters, the most of any park on the list.
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