Lonely PlanetAug 20, 2026
8 best amusement parks in the USA
The USA
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- HersheyparkTheme parkAmusement park in a chocolate town.
- CometAttractionBeloved wooden coaster.
- Chocolate WorldSightHershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States.
- ZooAmericaZooIt was founded in 1910 by Milton S.
- Elsewhere
- Walt Disney WorldSightOrlando, United StatesUndisputed heavyweight theme park.
- Magic KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesDelivers nostalgia.
- EpcotSightOrlando, United StatesFood-and-culture wandering.
- Hollywood StudiosSightOrlando, United StatesMovie magic.
- Animal KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesFusion of theme park and zoo.
- Wizarding World of Harry PotterSightOrlando, United StatesEmotional centerpiece for many visitors.
- Universal Epic UniverseTheme parkOrlando, United StatesHighly immersive worlds.
- Cedar Point Amusement ParkSightSandusky, United StatesRoller Coaster Capital of the World.
- DollywoodTheme parkPigeon Forge, United StatesCombines coasters with bluegrass and crafts.
- NightFlight ExpeditionPlacePigeon Forge, United StatesIndoor adventure coaster.
- Pandora – The World of AvatarSightOrlando, United StatesSet generations into the future after the events of the Avatar films, the area is based upon the…
- Silver Dollar CityTheme parkBranson, United StatesOld-timey Ozarks village with thrill rides.
- American PlungePlaceBranson, United StatesChildhood favorite log flume ride.
- Buckshot's Skillet CookeryRestaurantBranson, United StatesHome-cooked meal.
- Busch Gardens WilliamsburgTheme parkWilliamsburg, United StatesThemed around European countries, unusually pretty.
- Verbolten: Forbidden TurnPlaceWilliamsburg, United StatesMajor coaster with a 210ft drop.
- Colonial WilliamsburgMuseumWilliamsburg, United StatesHistoric area.
- KnoebelsTheme parkElysburg, United StatesFamily-owned park with no admission fee.
- PhoenixAttractionElysburg, United StatesLegendary wooden coaster.
- Kilimanjaro SafarisSightOrlando, United States