Who says summer’s over? The season doesn’t officially end until this Saturday, September 21. Soak up every minute with a trip to one–or all!–of these legendary theme parks to experience summer’s last thrills.
Six Flags Great America
Baltimore/Washington, D.C.
Why not start kick off your road trip in our nation’s capital? Six Flags Great America has something for every kind of rider. With over seven miles of exhilarating and thrilling coaster tracks, this amusement park has some of the fastest and wildest rides in the country!
www.sixflags.com/america
Hersheypark
Hershey, Pennsylvania
From D.C., head north to a world of chocolate! Hersheypark has 11 thrilling roller coasters and over 65 rides and attractions that will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Take a ride on classic wooden coaster the Comet and thrilling Skyrush and experience the sweetest place on earth.
www.hersheypark.com
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, Virginia
Or, you could head south from D.C. to historic Williamsburg. Busch Gardens features some of the roller coaster industry’s top thrill rides, Busch Gardens is one of the highest quality theme parks in the country! Busch Gardens has over 50 rides and attractions that are perfect for any age.
buschgardens.com
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio
Heading west, you’ll want to stop in Ohio. Known as the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point has 17 roller coasters including the best steel coaster on the planet! Cedar Point, voted the Best Amusement Park in the World, has attractions that will excite your entire family.
www.cedarpoint.com
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
Kings Island is the largest amusement and water park in the Midwest! Known for its family-friendly attractions, Kings Island has a variety of thrilling roller coasters and water rides that will make you come alive with excitement.
www.visitkingsisland.com
Knott’s Berry Farm
Buena Park, California
Keep heading west until you hit the “Left Coast.” Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the most exhilarating theme parks California has to offer. Take a ride on the thrilling Boomerang and or the brand-new Coast Rider and experience the thrills that Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer!
www.knotts.com
Universal Studios
Orlando, Florida
As you make your way back across the country, you’ll have your last, but certainly not least, exciting stops ahead of you in sunny Florida! Go behind the scenes and straight into the action of all your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and take a crazy and wild trip on The Simpsons Ride.
www.universalorlando.com
Disney World
Orlando, Florida
Disney World is the perfect place to wrap up your road trip. Relive all your childhood fairytale dreams at the happiest place on earth. Take a ride on Space Mountain, cruise down an exotic jungle river, or watch fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella’s Castle.
disneyworld.disney.go.com
