Top 10 Best Amusement Parks

Welcome to the Amusement Park Piki, the best place to decide between amusement parks. Amusement parks are venues that play host to a variety of thrill rides, roller coasters, games of skill and wit, and finger foods. Amusement parks are popular warm-weather destinations for thrill-seekers and vacationers. This Piki makes use of more than 4,100 facts about 145 amusement parks. Sort and filter these amusement parks according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for amusement parks for roller coaster lovers, amusement parks for families or something else entirely, we have you covered.

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Austin gave 3 stars to Hersheypark for short lines rating 12/26 at 4:58 PM (EST)
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# 1

Hersheypark

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Hersheypark is an expensive amusement park that features kiddie rides, live shows, thrill coasters and water park attractions, but doesn't have carnival-style games. It charges a very low fee for parking and offers a moderately priced season pass. It has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Hersheypark, check out their signature ride: The Coal Cracker.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Hersheypark achieves 35% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $53.95
Hersheypark achieves 38% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $53.95, Parking Cost - $12, Junior Admission - $32.95
Hersheypark achieves 74% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 12 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars

# 2

Cedar Point

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95% fit

Cedar Point is a moderately priced amusement park that features kiddie rides, live shows, carnival-style games and thrill coasters, but doesn't have water park attractions. It charges a very low fee for parking and offers a moderately priced season pass. It has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Cedar Point, check out their signature ride: The Blue Streak.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Cedar Point achieves 45% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $45.99
Cedar Point achieves 44% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $45.99, Parking Cost - $0, Junior Admission - $19.99
Cedar Point achieves 70% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 17 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars

# 3

Kennywood

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92% fit

Kennywood is a moderately priced amusement park that has kiddie rides, live shows and thrill coasters, but does not feature carnival-style games or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Kennywood, check out their signature ride: The THUNDERBOLT.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Kennywood achieves 57% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $35.99
Kennywood achieves 64% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $35.99, Parking Cost - $6, Junior Admission - $22.99
Kennywood achieves 33% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 6 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars

# 4

Six Flags Magic Mountain

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79% fit

Six Flags Magic Mountain is an expensive amusement park that has kiddie rides, live shows and thrill coasters, but does not feature carnival-style games or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Six Flags Magic Mountain, check out their signature ride: The Ride.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Six Flags Magic Mountain achieves 33% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $54.99
Six Flags Magic Mountain achieves 44% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $54.99, Parking Cost - $15, Junior Admission - $27.50
Six Flags Magic Mountain achieves 100% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 16 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars

# 5

Paul Bunyan Land

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78% fit

Paul Bunyan Land is an inexpensive amusement park that has kiddie rides, live shows, carnival-style games, thrill coasters and water park attractions. It charges a very low fee for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Paul Bunyan Land, check out their signature ride: The Ghost Mine.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Paul Bunyan Land achieves 90% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $10
Paul Bunyan Land achieves 91% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $10, Parking Cost - $0, Junior Admission - $14
Paul Bunyan Land achieves 10% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 0 roller coasters

# 6

Lakemont Park

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78% fit

Lakemont Park is an inexpensive amusement park that has kiddie rides and live shows, but doesn't have carnival-style games, thrill coasters or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and offers a very inexpensive season pass. It has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Lakemont Park, check out their signature ride: The Roller.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Lakemont Park achieves 92% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $8
Lakemont Park achieves 100% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $8, Parking Cost - $8
Lakemont Park achieves 21% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Transportation Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 4 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 2 stars

# 7

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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78% fit

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an expensive amusement park that has kiddie rides, live shows and thrill coasters, but does not feature carnival-style games or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, check out their signature ride: The Alpengeist.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Busch Gardens Williamsburg achieves 25% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $61.95
Busch Gardens Williamsburg achieves 23% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $61.95, Parking Cost - $12, Junior Admission - $51.95
Busch Gardens Williamsburg achieves 59% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 4 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 3 stars

# 8

Knott's Berry Farm

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75% fit

Knott's Berry Farm is an expensive amusement park that has live shows and thrill coasters, but does not feature carnival-style games or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and offers a moderately priced season pass. It has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Knott's Berry Farm, check out their signature ride: The GhostRider.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Knott's Berry Farm achieves 42% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $47.99
Knott's Berry Farm achieves 43% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $47.99, Parking Cost - $14, Junior Admission - $26.99
Knott's Berry Farm achieves 56% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Thrill Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 9 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars

# 9

Raging Waters

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74% fit

Raging Waters is an inexpensive amusement park that has kiddie rides and water park attractions, but does not feature live shows, carnival-style games or thrill coasters. It charges a moderate rate for parking and offers a moderately priced season pass. It has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Raging Waters, check out their signature ride: The Flowrider.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Raging Waters achieves 80% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $17.99
Raging Waters achieves 88% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $17.99, Parking Cost - $10
Raging Waters achieves 13% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 0 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 3 stars

# 10

Martin's Fantasy Island

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73% fit

Martin's Fantasy Island is an inexpensive amusement park that has kiddie rides and thrill coasters, but doesn't have live shows, carnival-style games or water park attractions. It charges a very low fee for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Martin's Fantasy Island, check out their signature ride: The Beanstalk.

Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Martin's Fantasy Island achieves 87% performance in this category.

Adult Admission: $11.75
Martin's Fantasy Island achieves 89% performance for cost.

Cost: Adult Admission - $11.75, Parking Cost - $0, Junior Admission - $19.95
Martin's Fantasy Island achieves 12% performance for rides and roller coasters.

Rides And Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number Of Roller Coasters - 2 roller coasters