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Some of the fastest roller coasters are right here in America. From Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster to Six Flags' Kinga Ka, which one will you choose to ride?

As the summer months approach, many families across the country will be heading to one of several amusement theme parks for a day fun.

While the race to see who could build the most roller coasters has ended, each park walks away with amazing rides. Six Flags Magic Mountain offers 15 full roller coasters.

New England's six states have many fun amusement parks. Here's a list of just a few.

The end of summer has arrived, much to the disappointment of children everywhere. They spend their summer vacations at the pool, the beach, and many spent it at amusement parks. Those that went to Six Flags Amusement Parks were extremely satisfied this summer.

Summer is here, and summer means fun! Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the world's largest and most thrilling amusement parks. Here is a must-read visitors guide that focuses on the 17 mighty roller coasters located in the park.

Cedar Point amusement park offers something for every person in your family. From family entertainment to medium-sized coasters, from resort fun to top thrill rides, Cedar Point is the place for your next family vacation.

Located in Western New York, Darien Lake has always been a popular amusement park for family vacations, day visits, or school field trips. Six Flags Darien Lake offers plenty of activities for everyone of all ages.

Even though I slam them a bit in this review, Cedar Point is tied for Top Amusement Park in my eyes.

Your success and failure depends on how much salt, sugar and fat you get into your visitors.

Busch Gardens Africa is well known for, among other things, its incredible thrill rides. Among the park's first was the Python roller coaster.

Even if you have had bad experiences at other Six Flags properties, do not pass up Six Flags Over Texas.

Roller Coasters have really evolved since they were first built. Who knows what they will come up with next! Here are some of the big bads of the roller coaster world.

The Washington Metro area has several theme parks to choose from for summer fun only a short drive away.

Dixie Landin' Amusement Park has something for everyone: Kiddie Section, Roller Coasters, Food, Concerts, Rides, and Candy, a real and live Chimpanzee!

In October of 2005 Six Flags Astroworld closed its doors forever, leaving the people of Houston without a traditional amusement park. See what the other main attractions are in the Houston area for your family to enjoy.

The safety data on roller coasters conducted by experts concluded that in terms of annual injuries, roller coasters are actually safer than injuries obtained from playing in a child's wagon.

More than 80 new roller coasters will open this year. With the 2007 season underway, it's time to preview the most anticipated roller coasters that will debut this year.

Kingda Ka is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Read about my experience on this monumental roller coaster.

From the Midwest to the East Coast you will find numerous Amusement parks, I will help you narrow down your options.

An article covering 5 of central Floridas favorite roller coasters.

Central Florida is home to some of the country's best - and most exciting coasters. Take a look at five of the best of them.

With a new roller coaster that is the first of it's kind in the world no wonder there is so much fuss over Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida!

If you're planning a trip to Cedar Point, be sure to review this list of must-ride roller coasters

After dealing with both a declining attendance level and a large debt level, Six Flags Inc. announced it will be selling seven of its thirty North American Six Flags amusement parks for $312 million.

Who likes a good thrill? How about a 20-story drop 90 degrees straight down? Sound exciting to you? Then make sure you ride the SheiKra roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, the next time you are in the area.

If you only plan to get to Cedar Point once in your lifetime and have a limited amount of time to get the most out of your trip, these are the three roller coasters the experts agree are not to be missed.

Busch Gardens Africa, in Tampa, Florida is the home of many thrilling roller coasters; in this article

Just north of the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts lies Six Flags New England, one of the best theme parks in the region.

Cedar Point is known as the coaster capital of the world, as it boasts the most roller coasters at any theme park in the world with 17. Cedar Point's domination of the Top 20 roller coasters shows why it has won the best park award for 10 years in a row.

How to plan your day at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, if you are a roller coaster enthusiast.

Planning a trip to Atlanta's Six Flags over Georgia? Take a peek at my personal coaster reviews...

Summer time is the most popular time for individuals and families alike to travel to amusement parks. One company is getting rave reviews from it's customers about it's amusement parks. That is Six Flags, which has fourteen parks throughout the country.

I've been to Busch Gardens Africa located in Tampa, Florida about three to four times in my life. The park was established around 1959 as a possible competition to Disney World.

Cedar Point is perhaps the world's best amusement park. Its at least, without a doubt, the best coaster capital of the world.

But all of the celebrated attention aside, what is there to do at the world's biggest, baddest roller coaster park if you don't like roller coaster?

Disneyland is one of several theme parks offering promotional incentives to get more people into the park. Here are some examples of amusement park deals.

Six Flags has reported a new, $7 million roller coaster called "Evel Knievel" will be opening at Six Flags, St. Louis in mid-summer 2008. "Evel Knievel" will become the park's eighth roller coaster and third wooden coaster.

Scattered throughout North America and various other locations are numerous indoor amusement parks you can enjoy with your entire family. Don't let rain and thunderstorms put a damper on your vacation or fun again.

With the introduction and opening of the Maverick on Saturday, May 26,2007; I felt this would be a great time to take a look back at the history of roller coasters at Cedar Point.

My favorite amusement park, outside of Disneyworld of course, is Lagoon theme park. Lagoon is located just north of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why does Hawaii have a water park when it is surrounded by the entire Pacific Ocean? Because Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is fun!

If you are looking for exciting places to play in Denver, Co then you have to check out this guide. Have fun with your family and enjoy your time in the Mile High.

First time travelers to the Orlando Florida area are often overwhelmed by which theme parks to visit, as there are so many. This is a general overview of two of the most popular, compared.

The amusement park that offers something for everyone.

Cedar Point is a great Asmuement park in Northwest Ohio

For more than 100 years, Americans have embraced ocean-side amusement parks, but now they are disappearing. One such iconic destination is closing this year after 57 years of operation. It's a sign of the times.

Don't waste your time in the kiddie attractions... when it comes to thrills, go for the gold!

Florida and fun go hand in hand and there is no place more fun for a Theme Vacation than an amusement park in Florida.

When most think of an amusement park, we picture family fun filled with smiles and laughter. It's a place people can go for a carefree good time. However, there is a much darker side behind our favorite amusement and theme parks.

To choose the best theme parks to buy tickets for in Orlando, you should probably narrow down the field to make sure that you get the most out of your experience and avoid wasting time AND money!

I can't believe it took me 18 years to finally get to Cypress Gardens.

Six Flags is a great amusement park, but when the weather won't cooperate consider this inside alternatives.

The park is considered to be one of the best amusement parks in the world. There are three different theme parks in one. The theme parks are the Arab World, the International World, and the Future World.

Roller coasters have not always looped-the-loop. How is it that today's steel roller coasters got to the point of flipping riders upside down one, two---or seven---times? Take a look back at the origins and history of the roller coaster loop.

During the summer, name-brand amusement parks such as Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Six Flags are main attractions for families. However, since gas has been averaging $4 per gallon, people will not be venturing far from home.

Nothing says "summer" better than a hot day at a theme park.

For the roller coaster industry, 2007 was a year that featured some great new rides, both classic and innovative. Each coaster adds something new to the park that it is built, but certain roller coasters did more for the industry as a whole.

Everyone loves amusement parks, many people schedule their vacations around them. Just because you can't get to Disney World or MGM Studios in Orlando doesn't mean you will miss out on a great amusement park experience. Here are the top 10 from TripAdvisor.com.

Have you ever wanted to go on the best roller coaster in the world? Well try one of these roller coasters with the highest drops in the world.

Hersheypark's East Coast beach-style boardwalk and Busch Gardens' mythical Griffon coaster leave Washington DC residents in a quandary: go north or south for the ultimate summer weekend theme park escape?

"SeaWorld" in Orlando, Florida happens to be one of the many Anheuser-Busch theme parks in the United States let alone in the state of Florida. I have been to SeaWorld a few times in my life and preferred the place over Disney World.

Roller coasters are getting bigger and faster every year. These are the 10 tallest roller coasters in the world.

Roller coasters are the ultimate rush! Here are some tips to let loose and enjoy the ride.

Speed is a vital part of any roller coaster but which roller coaster is the fastest in the world?

Amusement Today releases a yearly list of the Top 50 steel roller coasters. These are the top 5 steel roller coasters in 2007.

You'll find the World's best amusement parks in Ohio!

After a tragic injury last year at Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park, Kaitlyn Lassiter's feet were severed after a cable broke on a ride. Now she's speaking about the importance of safety. Here's another incident (and much smaller) that happened to a friend.

Growing strong from the year 1921, Kennywood park has filled joy within the hearts of little ones, and the little ones within the adults.

As theme parks move to cash in on turning rides into movies, the future of cinema has never shined brighter.

Enjoy a day at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This park offers a handful of unique, fun, and exhilarating rides for every age.

This amusement park now sits empty, its rides still standing as if waiting for another chance.

Worlds of Fun has some of the best rides in the country as well as a perfect environment for the thrill-seeking and very young alike. It is the ideal gathering for family and friends. Get some sun, have some fun, and don't forget to hold on....

Hershey Park is an amusement park your whole family will enjoy together. From roller coasters to water rides to shows and fireworks, everyone in your family will find something to love about Hershey Park.

At an amusement park you can enjoy roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and other typical rides. You can enjoy all that at Dollywood too, along with the best in country, bluegrass, gospel, and other music. You never know, you may see Dolly in concert.

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is one of the most exciting theme parks in the country, with intense roller coasters. But what about those of us with little ones? Can you enjoy a day here with a preschool child? In this article, learn how to answer this question with a "yes".

There are hundreds of coasters in America and some of the very best are found in amusement parks in the eastern part of the country. Here is a list of the top 10 coasters I have ridden and recommend.

Seven locations within Cedar Point for getting some much needed relaxation, rest from the rain, or recharging for school-trip chaperones.

Mr. Freeze is one of the best roller coasters thus far!

Families often travel together, and for a park to grab their interest, it most offer fun for everyone.These are the top three parks that not only offer thrills for the older kids (and kids at heart), but for the youngsters too.

I encountered five lower forms of human life at an amusement park: The Slow Walker; The Fashion Challenged; The LTE (Loser Teenage Employee); The Slob; and Human Cattle. I explain these lifeforms so that you can avoid them on your trips.

For all of those thrill seeking, adrenaline craving, coaster fanatics, this guide is just the thing to have you ready for the ultimate adventure. Featuring a list compiled of the best roller coasters in the state of Florida.

The four roller coasters reviewed are The Big Shot, Speed, Manhattan Express and the Canyon Blaster.

For family fun in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, check out Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Two Great Parks for the Price of One!

When in Orlando, Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure is a great deal for the money.

From 3-D rides to roller coasters and water slides to motion simulated rides, Universal Studios Florida has three times the fun with three different theme parks to choose from.

Roller-coaster enthusiasts rejoiced when Magnum XL-200, the world's first Hypercoaster, opened at Cedar Point Park in 1989.

An overview of the many popular tourist attractions and businesses in Arlington. Includes a university, major sports arenas, amusement parks, and museums.

Trashy and seductive bachelor and bachelorette parties are history. More and more people are opting for the last shebang as a single person to be more about spending quality time with good friends rather than a night of living on the edge.

Busch Gardens Amusement Park in Tampa, Florida is a great place for a family outing, and caters to people of all ages. Following is a description of what to expect along with tips and tricks to keep in mind before going to the theme park.

This is an overview of my experience riding the "The Dark Knight" roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. Do you dare to read this?

Contrary to popular belief, not all of the world's best roller coasters find themselves operating in North America. Europe easily boasts roller coasters to rival the best in North America.

NEWSFLASH: The baddest cat in the amusement park alley resides in Sandusky, Ohio!