Everyone looks for something different at amusement parks, but the true draw is always the biggest, baddest roller coasters around. Summer lends us the good temperatures and leisurely vibes to enjoy a day among the coasters and crowds.
Our friends at FindTheBest helped us find the best amusement parks in the U.S., ranked by number of roller coasters, that will satisfy any thrill seeker.
Our friends at FindTheBest helped us find the best amusement parks in the U.S., ranked by number of roller coasters, that will satisfy any thrill seeker.
13. Lagoon Amusement Park
Where: Farmington, Utah
9 roller coasters
This Utah amusement park starts our list with nine roller coaster options. In Lagoon Amusement Park's signature ride, Colossus: The Fire Dragon, riders shriek through the 65-foot diameter loops that curl toes.
Source: Facebook/Lagoon Amusement Park
12. Knott's Berry Farm
Where: Buena Park, California
10 roller coasters
Knott's Berry Farm started, as the name implies, as a berry farm that owners Walter and Cordelia Knott gradually expanded into the theme park that it is today. Ghost Town, the park's first themed thrill area, features the 118-foot, and aptly named, GhostRider.
Source: Flickr/Jeremy Thompson
10. Six Flags Over Georgia (TIE)
Where: Austell, Georgia
11 roller coasters
Six Flags Over Georgia, one of Six Flags' southern branches, offers the same carnival-style atmosphere and record-breaking roller coasters as its sister parks. Test your limits on the Dare Devil Ride, a stomach-churning monster that drops riders at an angle of more than 90 degrees.
Source: Facebook/Six Flags Over Georgia
10. Six Flags New England (TIE)
Where: Agawam, Massachusetts
11 roller coasters
Whether it's the classic Thunderbolt, which was built in 1941, or Bizarro, both the tallest and fastest in the joint, park guests at Six Flags New England have their pick of roller coasters to suit their moods.
Source: Facebook/Six Flags New England
7. Six Flags Great Adventure (TIE)
Where: Jackson, New Jersey
12 roller coasters
While this park may not have the most roller coasters, it's home to one of the tallest and fastest in the world. Kingda Ka launches its riders from 0 to 128 miles an hour in a mere 3.8 seconds, making Six Flags Great Adventure a huge destination for any adrenaline junkie.
7. Six Flags Over Texas (TIE)
Where: Arlington, Texas
12 roller coasters
Six Flags Over Texas was the first in the Six Flags theme park chain. Its signature ride, the Texas Giant, previously won The Golden Ticket Award for best new ride in its opening year.
Source: Flickr/Kristy
7. Hersheypark (TIE)
Where: Hershey, Pennsylvania
12 roller coasters
Hersheypark guests can enjoy more than just the 12 coasters on its grounds. Staying true to its name, this theme park is the perfect destination for chocolate lovers who can meet and greet Hershey product characters, or just buy an abundance of the brand's treats and accessories.
Source: Facebook/Hersheypark
5. Six Flags Great America (TIE)
Where: Gurnee, Illinois
13 roller coasters
Whether you choose to ride the Viper, a winding ride with eleven drops, or the Raging Bull, a roller coaster that plunges into an underground abyss, Six Flags Great America is built to make guests scream.
Source: Flickr/Jeremy Thompson
5. Carowinds (TIE)
Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
13 roller coasters
Straddling the border between North and South Carolina, Carowinds was named for its location as well as the winds that flow through. A golden concrete state line was built through the park so visitors could see which state they're in, both from the ground and from any of their 13 roller coasters.
Source: Facebook/Carowinds
3. Kings Island (TIE)
Where: Mason, Ohio
14 roller coasters
Among its many rides, Kings Island broke records with its creation of The Beast in 1979. Today, it remains the longest wooden roller coaster in the world at 7,400 feet.
Source: Facebook/Kings Island
3. Kings Dominion (TIE)
Where: Doswell, Virginia
14 roller coasters
Kings Dominion ties with its sister park, Kings Island, after which it was similarly designed and built. A favorite attraction of both parks is the Eiffel Tower, a one-third scale copy of the original in Paris.
Source: Facebook/Kings Dominion
2. Cedar Point
Where: Sandusky, Ohio
17 roller coasters
Cedar Point calls itself "the roller coaster capital," and while it only scores second place on our list, this Ohio attraction has been a theme park favorite since its opening way back in 1870.
Source: Flickr/Craig Lloyd
1. Six Flags Magic Mountain
Where: Valencia, California
18 roller coasters
Six Flags Magic Mountain tops the list with the most roller coasters available to its guests. Many of its rides exceed your garden variety roller coaster; the park features a coaster that reaches speeds of 100 miles per hour, and another with a 415-foot drop.
Source: Flickr/Jeff Turner
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