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Amusement Parks in the USA: Top Destinations
Planning Your Vacation to Take in Some of the Best American Theme Parks
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The Top 3 Theme Parks for Budget Travelers
There's no getting away from the fact that a theme park vacation can be costly, but there are still lots of places where you can have an amazing family vacation riding rollercoasters and having fun without clearing out your bank account.
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1. Frontier City
This charming, western-themed park is Oklahoma’s largest and oldest theme park. It offers amazing value, family-friendly rides, and a welcoming atmosphere to visitors who come from across the southwest to enjoy all it has to offer. Its prices are simply unbeatable and perfect for budget-savvy groups.
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2. Holiday World
One of the most-loved attractions in Indiana, Holiday World is also the most affordable theme park in the Midwest. It offers visitors the chance to experience world-class roller coasters, as well as the opportunity to cool off in a neighboring water park, Splashin' Safari! Its wooden coasters in particular are rated among the best in the world, making a visit here exceptional value for money.
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3. Quassy Amusement Park
This small, family amusement park packs a punch! Quassy Amusement Park is home to an award-winning wooden roller coaster, multiple white-knuckle rides, plus a waterpark kids will simply love. You’ll come away beaming after a day of family fun, with plenty of spare change left in your pocket!
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4. The Park at OWA
This compact theme park is a new addition to the Gulf Coast, and proudly serves up Southern charm, fantastic value, and more than 20 rides - including the Rollin’ Thunder roller coaster, which twists and towers above the park. Owa’s entertainment district, shopping area, and plentiful eateries mean there is plenty to keep the whole family busy.
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The 4 Best Amusement Parks for Roller Coaster Lovers
If your idea of fun is hurtling through the air, upside-down at up to 70 mph, then plan your amusement park vacation around the world's biggest, fastest, and highest roller coasters. American theme parks are home to the biggest roller coasters in the world– do you dare to ride them all?
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1. Six Flags Magic Mountain
Boasting more roller coasters than any other amusement park on the planet, Six Flags Magic Mountain is the must-visit for adrenaline junkies. Whether you love inverted coasters, wooden coasters, or launch coasters, this behemoth of a park has 18 of them, and is open 365 days a year!
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2. Cedar Point
Drawing thrill seekers from far and wide, Cedar Point in Ohio boasts a staggering 17 roller coasters! It is also the only theme park in the world with six roller coasters over 200 feet high. Travelers with vertigo should look elsewhere!
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3. Kings Island
Located within easy reach of Cincinnatti, Kings Island attracts more than 3 million thrill seekers every year! With an impressive 14 roller coasters spread across 364 acres, you’ll be hard pushed to tick them all of your list. Buckle up and hold on tight!
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4. Six Flags Great America
The Midwest is home to some of the biggest, most acclaimed theme parks in the world, and Six Flags Great America is up there with the best. Offering visitors 14 roller coasters of all shapes and sizes, roller coaster lovers of all ages will be blown away.
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The 3 Best Amusement Parks for Families
Family-friendly Florida is by far and away the best place if you're looking for a high concentration of great theme parks. Orlando is the center of the fun, with additional parks just a short drive away in Tampa. Disney caters to all ages with its Florida parks, with the white-knuckle rides in Busch Gardens and Universal perhaps more suitable for teenagers.
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1. Disney World
The iconic theme park brand, Disney World in Orlando comprises four theme parks, two water parks, and multiple accommodation options. There's something for kids of all ages; get up close to African wildlife in Animal Kingdom, meet the princesses in the Magic Kingdom, or be immersed into your favorite movie at Hollywood Studios. You won't fail to be touched by the Disney Magic but make sure you stay to see the nightly shows and fireworks spectaculars.
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2. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
One of the newest US amusement parks located in Winter Haven just south of Orlando, Legoland has over 50 rides and attractions, suitable for all ages. Don't miss Miniland USA, with iconic American buildings and landmarks reproduced in those iconic plastic bricks.
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3. Hersheypark
What kid doesn't love chocolate? Pennsylvania's Hersheypark combines water park fun, roller coasters, family rides, and plentiful entertainment with shows and character encounters.
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Information about US Amusement Parks
📏 Average home size | 197 m² |
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😎 Least busy month | October |
🛏️ Popular home types | Apartment rental and House rental |
🌡️ Hottest months | July and August |
❄️ Coldest months | January and February |
🌧️ Rainiest months | May and June |
Frequently Asked Questions
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US Amusement Parks: What is the vacation rental cost in the USA?
The average cost for a vacation rental in the USA is between $311 and $453 per night.
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Looking to add some thrills to your next vacation? To celebrate the start of amusement park season, HomeToGo has released its annual ranking of the top theme parks to visit this year. From Montréal to Mexico City and everything in between, we've researched the latest prices at some of the biggest and most popular theme parks across North America.
Covering 44 parks spanning 21 states and 3 countries, our ranking takes into account each park's affordability as well as the number of rides and attractions. This invaluable information will help you to plan an unforgettable theme park getaway that won't splash through your savings!
So fasten your shoulder straps and get ready to dive into the 2023 Theme Park Index.
Thrilling Theme Park Trivia

The park with the most roller coasters in North America is Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, followed by Canada’s Wonderland and then Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

The world's tallest roller coaster is Kingda Ka, located in New Jersey at Six Flags Great Adventure. This upside-down U-shaped track bolts up 45 stories in the sky.
Top Theme Parks, Ranked by Price
A Closer Look: Top Ranked Parks, Based on Price
Located between Buffalo and Rochester, Six Flags at Darien Lake invites thrill seekers to enjoy the brisk lakeside wind while they fly through the sky on the park’s most popular rides. The park’s biggest attraction, the Ride of Steel, is one of the tallest coasters on the East Coast and is the faster roller caster in New York, reaching more than 75 miles per hour. Alongside the adrenaline-pumping adventures, park guests can also enjoy the affordable park entry fees that welcome visitors back for more cost-effective fun throughout the summer.
2. Six Flags Mexico, Mexico City
As the biggest amusement park in Mexico, Six Flags Mexico is the top amusement park in Latin America by attendance. The park recently added CraZanity, the world’s tallest pendulum ride at 172 feet and 75 mile-per-hour swings. Aside from the staggering views atop the park’s high-flying rides, visitors will find the budget-friendly entry fees and nearby accommodations just as attractive.
3. Tropic Falls at OWA, AL
As the center piece of OWA Parks & Resort, Tropic Falls at OWA offers kid-friendly amusement and hair-raising roller coasters at an inexpensive price. Rollin’ Thunder is OWA’s largest and most thrilling coaster, made for daredevils to strap in and scream with delight as they soar up, down and around through the wild blue wonder at 55 miles per hour. After a fulfilling day of wild adventures, guests can return to their vacation rentals with satisfied grins and comfortable room in their budgets.
For more info on the prices and how we scored this index, please see the methodology below.