Summertime: those are the sunshine days where people tend to want to have adventures. When one thinks of summer, road trips, theme parks, summer break, vacations, beaches, sand, and sunsets come to mind.
My own choice is Theme parks! These have always been popular, but with so many choices and different kind of themes, the process to choose which one to hit to can be difficult. Here is a Top Ten list of theme parks in the US that are not to miss:
10. Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California: Take a look at your favorite movies behind the scenes, as well experience them up-close-and-personal as you enjoy rides like “King Kong the Ride” in 3D.
9. Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois: With all the Six Flags theme parks out there the Six Flags near Chicago is rated as one of the best. The park sports the new “The Dark Knight Coaster,” as well as the classic “Batman the Ride,” the world’s first inverted roller coaster. Six Flags Great America is open until mid Sept.
8. Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia: Great for the whole family and one of the most beloved theme parks in America. The décor is influenced by European countries and so are the rides there. Be sure to check out “The Griffon.”
7. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania: Known for it’s great food and it’s free admission, though the rides are not free. This park has been running since 1926. One ride not to miss is “Flying Turns,” which is the only wooden bobsled roller coaster in the US.
6. Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels, Texas: Cool off this summer with 17 slides that total over three miles of tubing excitement at this Texas water park. Schlitterbahn has three roller coasters along with seven water park playgrounds for children. It is also the world’s first park that has a surfing machine.
5. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California: Opened in 1955, it has since attracted multiple millions of guests. The park consists of different lands: Main Street, U.S.A. , Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Critter Country and Mickey’s Toontown. Disneyland is great for the whole family with never enough to experience.
