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When it comes time to plan your vacation, you’ll have plenty of options. You could visit another state or country, visit a national park, going skiing or snowboarding, visit a beach resort–the possibilities are endless. Amusement parks are a popular vacation destination for the adventurous type, as well as those families with children.
There are a large number of amusement parks in the United States, but some are more popular than others. Perhaps the most popular today is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Known to most as simply Disney World, this location offers everything from roller coasters and water parks to the chance to try delicacies from around the world and meet your favorite Disney characters. Disney offers rides sure to suit people of all ages.
Sitting at 364 acres, Cedar Point located in Sandusky, Ohio is another very popular park for thrill-seekers. The park offers seventeen different roller coasters, a water park, the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world, the Top Thrill Dragster.In seventeen seconds, this coaster drops 400 feet at an angle of ninety degrees.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia is a must-see if you like scenery. Divided into sections called hamlets, this park offers a piece of ten different countries in Europe, ranging from Germany to the United Kingdom. BGW is home to the world’s larges drive machine coaster called the Griffon, a ride to suit even the most adventurous thrill-seekers.
When planning an amusement park vacation, there are many options at your disposal. Be sure to plan ahead and be on the lookout for discount days or admission coupons to save a little extra money.
