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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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Kings Island
Kings Island is an expensive amusement park that has kiddie rides, live shows, carnival-style games, thrill coasters and 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 Kings Island, check out their signature ride: The Beast.
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Adult Admission: $52.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Kings Island achieves 36% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $52.99, Parking Cost - $10, Junior Admission - $32.99
Kings Island achieves 39% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 15 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars
Kings Island achieves 53% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's Adventure has kiddie rides, carnival-style games and thrill coasters, but does not feature live shows or water park attractions. It charges a moderate rate for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Michigan's Adventure, check out their signature ride: The Thunderhawk.
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Adult Admission: $28
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Michigan's Adventure achieves 67% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $28, Parking Cost - $10
Michigan's Adventure achieves 46% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 7 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars
Michigan's Adventure achieves 36% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Hersheypark
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.
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Adult Admission: $53.95
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Hersheypark achieves 35% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $53.95, Parking Cost - $12, Junior Admission - $32.95
Hersheypark achieves 38% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 11 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars
Hersheypark achieves 96% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Kennywood
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.
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Adult Admission: $35.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Kennywood achieves 57% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $35.99, Parking Cost - $6, Junior Admission - $22.99
Kennywood achieves 41% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 6 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars
Kennywood achieves 39% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Cedar Point
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.
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Adult Admission: $51.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Cedar Point achieves 37% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $51.99, Parking Cost - $10, Junior Admission - $19.99
Cedar Point achieves 41% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 16 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars
Cedar Point achieves 97% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Silverwood Theme Park
Silverwood Theme Park is a moderately priced 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 moderate rate for parking and it has an one-time admission fee policy. If you go to Silverwood Theme Park, check out their signature ride: The Aftershock.
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Adult Admission: $40.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Silverwood Theme Park achieves 51% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $40.99, Parking Cost - $4
Silverwood Theme Park achieves 32% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 5 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars
Silverwood Theme Park achieves 40% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Idlewild and Soak Zone
Idlewild and Soak Zone is a moderately priced amusement park that has kiddie rides and water park attractions, but doesn't have live shows, carnival-style games or thrill coasters. 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 Idlewild and Soak Zone, check out their signature ride: The Flying Aces.
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Adult Admission: $29.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Idlewild and Soak Zone achieves 65% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $29.99, Parking Cost - $0
Idlewild and Soak Zone achieves 47% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 2 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 4 stars
Idlewild and Soak Zone achieves 20% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Lakemont Park
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.
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Adult Admission: $8
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Lakemont Park achieves 92% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $8, Parking Cost - $8
Lakemont Park achieves 100% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 4 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 2 stars
Lakemont Park achieves 21% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
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.
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Adult Admission: $54.99
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.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $54.99, Parking Cost - $15, Junior Admission - $27.50
Six Flags Magic Mountain achieves 30% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Thrill Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 16 roller coasters, Roller Coaster Rating - 5 stars
Six Flags Magic Mountain achieves 100% performance for rides and roller coasters.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is a moderately priced amusement park that has kiddie rides and live shows, but does not feature carnival-style games, thrill coasters 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 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, check out their signature ride: The Dominator.
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Adult Admission: $30.99
Given that users looking for the best overall amusement parks prefer lower values for adult admission, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom achieves 63% performance in this category.
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Cost: Adult Admission - $30.99, Parking Cost - $10
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom achieves 44% performance for cost.
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Rides and Roller Coasters: Kiddie Rides, Transportation Rides, Number of Roller Coasters - 0 roller coasters
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom achieves 8% performance for rides and roller coasters.