Florida East Coast

Florida East Coast

Thrilling Experiences On The East Coast

When you plan a visit to the East Coast, make sure to check out all of the many thrilling amusement parks that are sure to increase your pulse rate. Most of these parks are an easy drive from many major population centers and are reasonably priced, making them the perfect family getaway. It's not enough these days for an amusement park just to offer a few rides; anymore, a good theme park needs to offer various attractions, entertainment, and dining options that are suitable for visitors of all ages. These extra options are truly what will make the trip memorable and full of fun times. Below you will find a compilation of some of the best amusement parks on the East Coast to make your trip planning a little easier.
Carowinds Amusement Park

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this park is home to twelve roller coasters. These coasters range in thrill from flying, wooden, stand-up, and different inverted designs. To give you the all-around experience, the park's 112 acres also includes the Boomerang Bay Water Park, more than 30 restaurants and snack stands, and especially for the kids is the Nickelodeon Central children's area. Imagine what fun you could have as a family taking in all that this wonderful park has to offer.
Walt Disney World

Situated near Orlando, Florida is one of the most well known amusement parks in the entire world. Most children dream of experiencing the wonder that Walt Disney World has to offer, their entire lives. When you visit the park, you'll find that it is divided into several individual theme parks.  You'll have plenty of opportunity to take in all that the park offers as you hop from one park to another. Some of the larger parks within Walt Disney World are, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom. In addition to these exciting parks, Walt Disney World also has many other attractions that are sure to accomodate each member of your family. There is the Wide World of Sports Complex, the Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizard Beach water park. There is also quite a wide range of luxurious resorts to make your trip relaxing and rejuvenating.
Six Flags America

To visit this Six Flags, you'll have to venture on over to Baltimore to experience the thrill of its seven amazing roller coasters, the Hurricane Harbor water park, and many other fun attractions that are suitable for all ages. Six Flags also offers many other entertainment options that are sure to capture your attention. During the summer, they offer a series of summer concerts featuring different popular headliners. Six Flags theme parks across the country offer thrills that you have never experienced before. Be sure to check out this park soon.
Kings Dominion

At Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, guests will experience all there is to experience with a theme park. There are more than a dozen world class roller coasters, including the Dominator, which is one of the world's longest, floorless roller coasters. Also exciting to ride is the Volcano: Blast Coaster, featuring an innovative launch design. To complement the world class coasters, the park also boasts a 20 acre water park, called Water Works.
Busch Gardens Europe

It's not just thrilling rides that make this a must see amusement park. Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, VA, is full of exquisite landscaping, architecture, music, art, and costumes that bring the European culture alive. Busch Gardens has long been recognized as one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world, and still stands strong to that title. You'll literally feel as though you  are surrounded by beautiful gardens and landscape right in the heart of Europe, and all as you experience the thrills that the park's six coasters and numerous other rides offer.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

If fantasy is what you are looking for in a trip to a theme park, you'll need to visit this wonderful park, located in Orlando, Florida. A walk around the park will unfold many adventures including the Dueling Dragons Coaster, the whimsical attractions at Seuss Landing, and you just might lose yourself as you experience the wonder of Universal Studios as the movies come to life.
Sea World Orlando

If aquatic adventure is what you are craving, you'll find no better adventure than at Sea World in Orlando, FL. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with dolphins, stingrays, sea lions, and sharks. There are also numerous other attractions that showcase a wide variety of marine life. Although a trip to Sea World isn't for the extreme thrill seeker, you will find a few coasters that will make the trip worth it. The Kraken and Manta roller coasters are two that will truly give you a thrill ride, as well as the Journey to Atlantis water coaster and the Wild Arctic exploration simulator.
Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags offers more of a family friendly atmosphere with plenty of rides for the entire family to experience. When you visit Atlanta, you'll experience classic amusement park fun as you ride the park's ten roller coasters and more than forty other family-friendly attractions. As you take a break from all of the thrilling fun, you'll be glad to know that the park offers additional entertainment like dance parties, a wild west comedy show, and many other fun options.

Whether you live or are planning to visit the East Coast, make it a priority to visit some of these great amusement parks. Family fun is truly what will make your vacation memorable. These theme parks are just waiting to become an exciting  and entertaining getaway for the many families that visit each year.

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