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A Guide to Mid-Atlantic Amusement Parks

By Renee Sklarew July 24, 2014 at 4:00 pm

Amusement Parks

A Guide to Mid-Atlantic Amusement Parks

Northern Virginia is surrounded by a constellation of superb amusement parks. Don’t worry if you get nauseous watching roller coasters on YouTube; there are lots of fun things to do at amusement parks besides flying upside down at 70 miles per hour. Some people go for the fried dough, or the animal shows, or to pretend they’re in Heidelberg. Here’s the inside scoop on the best times to go, how to get a discount and what you should be riding. So treat yourself to a day of fun, don’t let summer go by without a day at the park.

 

Six Flags
The Local Gem: Six Flags America
Kings Dominion
Thrill Rides and More: Kings Dominion
Morey
Vintage Beach Town: Moreys Piers & Beachfront Waterpark
Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country
Country Music Lovers’ Favorite Park: Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country
Busch Gardens
A World of Entertainment: Busch Gardens
Kennywood
Beloved Historic Landmark: Kennywood
ferris wheel
An Ocean City Institution: Jolly Roger Park
Hershey Park
A Sweet Treat: Hershey Park
Cedar Point
Roller Coaster Capital of the World: Cedar Point
Idlewild
Especially For Kids: Idlewild

 

(July 2014)

 

 

Renee Sklarew

Renee Sklarew

Contributing Writer

A contributor to Northern Virginia Magazine since 2007, Renee Sklarew writes about travel, restaurants, and Mid-Atlantic landmarks. She is the co-author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC, and her writing and photography has appeared in The Washington Post, Boston Globe, AAA The Extra Mile, Washingtonian, Arlington Magazine, and more.

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