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Sometimes you don’t feel like traveling out of the country to enjoy a great vacation. If you’re looking for a fun vacation for the whole family, you might be thinking about visiting a theme park to delight the kids and enjoy roller coasters and other attractions.
If so, there are lots of great options! Today we’re counting down the best theme parks in the US that you can visit right now. Are you ready to have a blast in some of the coolest amusement parks in the world? Let’s get into the fun!
Six Flags Over Georgia is the coolest Six Flags location in the country. It has some of the best thrill rides you can find anywhere in the world.
The gargantuan Goliath roller coaster is one of the tallest, fastest rides in the world. You can also hop on the perception-inverting Mind Bender ride, which will live up to its name as it slings you through its unbelievable turns and loops.
You can also find a selection of excellent restaurants and other attractions in the park. Since it’s in Atlanta, Georgia, there’s lots of top-notch Southern cuisine you can sample during your visit. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the historic downtown region!
Have you ever wanted to explore the wonderful worlds of your favorite Hollywood movies? If so, it’s time to visit the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando.
Previously named Universal Studios Orlando, the Islands of Adventure are some of the best theme parks in the world. You can visit everything from a delightful water park to a fully-realized fantasy park based on Harry Potter.
Newcomers will want to check out the numerous roller coasters, which rank among the fastest in the US. Later this year, Universal will unveil a new ride, the VelociCoaster, which promises to be a new benchmark for thrill rides.
Disney World is the park that all other amusement parks are measured against. It’s impossible to overstate how awesome it is to see your favorite Disney movies come to life in the real world. It’s always incredible to see the Magic Kingdom looming in the distance, promising fun and adventure for the whole family.
Naturally, this is also the best park for little ones. Kids love seeing Mickey Mouse and his friends patrolling the park! Make sure you book your tickets in advance, though. The Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular amusement parks in the world.
