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List Rules American Amusement Parks Only.

Here is a list of the most popular amusement parks that can be found in the US. Theme parks can be great destinations for quick getaways or family vacations. Roller Coaster parks add that bit of excitement your vacation needs. Feel free to comment on the parks you've been to and make your own list using the make your version button. Even though amusements parks are loads of fun, still be careful because there's always the occasional horrible theme park accident that occurs. The US theme parks can be voted up or down according to preferences.
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Cedar Point is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Sandusky, Ohio, USA

2
473 226
Magic Kingdom is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

3
472 233
Universal Studios Florida is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Orlando, Florida, USA

4
331 174
Kings Island is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Mason, Ohio, USA

5
349 197
Disneyland is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

6
314 178
Disney's Animal Kingdom is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Orlando, Florida, USA

7
342 201
Epcot is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Orlando, Florida, USA

8
292 159
Hersheypark is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA

9
203 115
Disney's Hollywood Studios is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
_1443725994316 added Orlando, Florida, USA

10
210 116
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

11
237 145
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Virginia, USA

12
205 125
Dollywood is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA

13
195 122
Disney California Adventure is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

14
211 141
Six Flags Magic Mountain is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Santa Clarita, California, USA

15
177 118
Six Flags Great Adventure is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA

16
133 95
Kings Dominion is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Doswell, Virginia, USA

17
160 126
Six Flags Great America is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Gurnee, Illinois, USA

18
139 107
Carowinds is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
South Carolina, USA

19
120 94
Knoebels Amusement Resort is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
WilliamNethery added Pennsylvania, USA

20
153 130
Universal Studios Hollywood is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
California, USA

21
160 145
SeaWorld Orlando is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Orlando, Florida, USA

22
122 99
Six Flags Over Texas is listed (or ranked) 22 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Arlington, Texas, USA

23
42 15
Knott's Berry Farm is listed (or ranked) 23 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
DavidStephens added Buena Park, California -

Knott’s Berry Farm is a 160-acre amusement park in Buena Park, California, United States, owned by Cedar Fair. It was the twelfth-most visited theme park in North America in 2015. Wikipedia

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100 85
Holiday World & Splashin' Safa... is listed (or ranked) 24 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Carter Township, Santa Claus, Indiana

25
39 30
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
ceodwyer added San Antonio, Texas, USA

26
85 87
Kennywood is listed (or ranked) 26 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Pennsylvania, USA

27
83 86
Six Flags Over Georgia is listed (or ranked) 27 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Georgia, USA

28
66 78
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdo... is listed (or ranked) 28 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

29
75 91
Worlds of Fun is listed (or ranked) 29 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

30
16 13
Kentucky Kingdom is listed (or ranked) 30 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

31
72 93
Six Flags St. Louis is listed (or ranked) 31 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

32
52 65
Valleyfair is listed (or ranked) 32 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Devin McGowen added Valleyfair Shakopee, Minnesota, USA - Valleyfair is currently the largest amusement park in the Upper Midwest United States. Owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the park features over 75 attractions, 48 of which are rides that include eight roller coasters. Valleyfair also has a water park called Soak City which is included with the price of admission. Valleyfair and Cedar Point are the two original Cedar Fair parks, and the Fair in the Cedar Fair name comes from Valleyfair.

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19 19
Six Flags New England is listed (or ranked) 33 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
DavidStephens added Agawam, Massachusetts, USA

34
65 81
Lagoon Amusement Park is listed (or ranked) 34 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Lagoon Amusement Park Farmington, Utah, USA

35
72 94
Legoland California is listed (or ranked) 35 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Carlsbad, California, USA

36
40 52
Legoland Florida is listed (or ranked) 36 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Alexis Hayes added Winter Haven, Florida, USA

37
51 65
Coney Island is listed (or ranked) 37 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
New York City, New York, USA

38
8 8
Waldameer Park is listed (or ranked) 38 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
jh173031 added Waldameer Park Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -

Located next to the Great lake Erie Beach. It is home the Ravine Flyer 2 and the Steel Dragon.

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73 102
SeaWorld San Diego is listed (or ranked) 39 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
San Diego, California, USA

40
50 69
Silverwood Theme Park is listed (or ranked) 40 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Silverwood Theme Park Athol, Idaho, USA

41
45 69
Discovery Cove is listed (or ranked) 41 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Discovery Cove Florida, USA

42
40 63
Six Flags America is listed (or ranked) 42 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Maryland, USA

43
45 71
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is listed (or ranked) 43 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Vallejo, California, USA

44
19 37
Michigan's Adventure is listed (or ranked) 44 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
NvG Nick added Michigan, USA

45
40 68
SeaWorld San Antonio is listed (or ranked) 45 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
WilliamNethery added San Antonio, Texas, USA

46
5 15
Beech Bend Park is listed (or ranked) 46 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Beech Bend Park Kentucky, USA

47
35 61
Elitch Gardens is listed (or ranked) 47 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Denver, Colorado, USA

48
33 58
California's Great America is listed (or ranked) 48 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

49
47 81
Wet 'n Wild Orlando is listed (or ranked) 49 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Wet 'n Wild Orlando Orlando, Florida, USA

50
28 52
Wild Adventures is listed (or ranked) 50 on the list The Best Amusement Parks In America
Wild Adventures Valdosta, Georgia, USA