Amusement Parks in California

Here is a list of Amusement Parks in California that you wouldn't want to miss out on:

Belmont Park, San Diego

Belmont Park is a historic theme park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. Located on the beach, it attracts thousands of people each year. The attractions and rides include the Giant Dipper, a roller coaster that opened in 1925, a Tilt-A-Whirl, a three-story drop tower (the "Vertical Plunge"), the Liberty Carousel, an artificial wave, called the Wave House and an indoor swimming pool. Recently, the Wave House hosted Total Request Live. Newer attractions include a pendulum ride (called "The Beach Blaster") and "Chaos."

California's Great America, Santa Clara

California's Great America is an amusement park owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, located in Santa Clara, California, USA. Though presented with the name "WonderWorld", it was used as the theme park in the 1994 film Beverly Hills Cop III.

Disneyland, Anaheim

Disneyland, marketed as the happiest place on Earth, has been visited by more than 515 million guests since it opened, including presidents, royalty and other heads of state. In 2007, over 14,800,000 people visited the park making it the second most visited park in the world.

Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Originally established by Walter Knott and now owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the Knott's Berry Farm has a 90-year legacy in the United States.

Legoland California, Carlsbad

Legoland California is the third Legoland park to open, and is the only one outside of Europe. It is split into nine sections which include The Beginning, Dino Island, Explore Village, Fun Town, Knight's Kingdom, Miniland USA, Pirate Shores, Imagination Zone, and Land of Adventures.

Pacific Park, Santa Monica

The park (located on the Santa Monica Pier) looks directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Catalina Island. There are a total of twelve rides in Pacific Park, including a Ferris wheel that provides a view of the Pacific Ocean and a roller coaster that circles the majority of the park. The park also includes various attractions including a miniature golf course.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain was the first park in the world to have a 360-degree steel looping coaster. It's close proximity to Los Angeles, the hub of the American film and television industry, has resulted in its appearance in several productions including Entourage, Encino Man, My Life, On the Air Live with Captain Midnight.

Amusement parks in Pennsylvania

Camelbeach Waterpark, Tannersville

Camelbeach Waterpark is a water park located in the Pocono Mountains, in Tannersville, Pennsylvania at Big Pocono State Park.Camelbeach contains over 30 waterslides (the most in Pennsylvania) as well as many other attractions. Aquatics International magazine awarded the park "Best Commercial Waterpark" for parks gathering 100,000 through 300,000 visitors each year.

DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton

DelGrosso's Amusement Park is an amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania, one of the northern suburbs of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The park today is known for its family-friendly ride line-up and food, as well as free parking and admission

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown

Dorney Park is one of the most popular amusement parks on the East Coast of the United States. It is an especially popular recreational destination for residents from Philadelphia and New York City, both of which are less than 90 miles (140 km) from the park.

Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster

Dutch Wonderland is a 48-acre amusement park just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids." Dutch Wonderland features 34 rides, a water park called Duke's Lagoon (named for a purple dragon costumed character), along with shows and games for children. In addition to Duke the dragon, the park also features costumed characters Princess Brooke, and an unnamed knight.

Kennywood, West Mifflin

Kennywood is an amusement park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the borough of West Mifflin. It ranked second to Cedar Point in the category of "Favorite Park" in Theme Park Magazine's 2004 Reader's Choice Awards. One of only two amusement parks listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Kennywood also is one of the few amusement parks that still allow guests to bring their own picnic lunch, and is alcohol-free.

Knoebels, Elysburg

The park has over 50 rides, free admission, two world-class wooden roller coasters, a 1913 carousel and a haunted house dark ride that has been featured on the Discovery Channel. The park and its rides have won awards from organizations such as Amusement Today, American Coaster Enthusiasts and The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. The park has won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket award for best amusement park food for the last 7 years.

Lakemont Park, Altoona

The Lakemont Park houses the world's oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips.

Waldameer Park, Erie

The park is admission-free, with a busy midway, well appointed grounds, and covered picnic facilities. The roller coasters and other major rides require the display of a paid wristband. The water park operates an assortment of water slides and raft rides and is admission by fee only.

Amusement Parks in Ohio

Ohio has a large number of amusement parks. Here is a list of our favourites.

1. Cedar Point, Sandusky

Cedar Point is a 364 acre (1.5 km²) amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. It currently holds the world record for most roller coasters with 17, one of them being the world's second tallest and second fastest roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster, which reaches speeds of 120 mph and a height of 420 feet.

2. Coney Island, Cincinnati

Between about 1880 and World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States, attracting several million visitors per year. At its height it contained three competing major amusement parks, Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park, as well as many independent amusements.

Today the major parks are Astroland, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park (a successful family owned park with over 20 rides located directly on the Boardwalk), 12th Street Amusements, and Kiddie Park.

3. Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Aurora

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom is a waterpark located in Aurora, Ohio, United States, originally founded in 1888 as Geauga Lake.

4. Jungle Jack's Landing, Powell

Jungle Jack's Landing is a 'pay-per ride' style amusement park attached to and owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium off of Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio. Since admission into Jungle Jack's Landing is free with a zoo admission, these rides cost a $1-2 fee. An unlimited all-day wristband can be purchased for $15 which also gives free rides on all the Columbus Zoo rides.

5. Kings Island, Kings Mills

Kings Island is a 364-acre theme park located in the city of Mason, in Warren County, Ohio, USA. The park is located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Kings Island has also won Amusement Today's award for 'Best Kid's Area in the World' seven consecutive times (2001-2007). The centerpiece of Kings Island has always been its 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower shown above.

6. Memphis Kiddie Park, Cleveland

Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio, designed specifically for children and families. There are 11 rides and a miniature golf course for adults and kids.

7. Stricker's Grove, Ross

Stricker's Grove is a small family owned amusement park located in Ross, Ohio, USA. Unlike other amusement parks, Stricker's Grove is closed to the public for most of the year. Instead, it is rented out for private functions, such as weddings. The park is open to the public for two days a year, on July 4 and the second Sunday in August (Family Day)