Why it's best: Knoebels is a family-owned and operated amusement park that has been thrilling visitors for eighty years. The park is a real charm that has won many awards and earned a great deal of respect among enthusiasts and frequent visitors. Nostalgia fans will love the old rides and ...read full review
Why it's a best pick: Now over one hundred years old, Kennywood is a great choice for a traditional amusement park. This park has many attractions including an eighty-year-old car ride, a vintage carousel, and many other traditional amusement park rides. Kennywood also has three classic wooden ro... read full review
Why it's a best pick: Holiday World is a family-owned and operated theme park that is over sixty years old. This family-oriented park is themed to the various holidays and offers attractions for the whole family. Families with small children will enjoy the many children’s rides. On a hot da... read full review
Why it's a best pick: Silver Dollar City is the largest theme park on this list, but maintains a definite small-town feel despite being located in the tourist destination of Branson, Missouri. Operated by the owners of the popular Dollywood theme park (which shares many similarities), Silver Doll... read full review
Why it's a best pick: While Lake Compounce is the smallest park on this list, it’s a fun destination that all families can enjoy. Lake Compounce, which opened in 1846, is actually the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America. Vintage attractions include the carousel and... read full review
Wild fire is my favorite at Silver Dollar City, Theme Park. It is the wildest roller coaster in the park. Taking 32 fearless souls to imminent doom at a crack, Wild Fire cranks up a very fast, upside down, spinning ride. If you're not sure your stomach is up to it, you can see the entire superstructure from the Observation Deck. Go as a single and avoid the long line. http://www.australiavoyage.net