Theme Parks

Orlando, Anaheim, and the coaster capitals

Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

America invented the theme park and still does it biggest. Orlando is the capital; these are the essential parks.

Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney WorldFlorida · Four parks; plan three days minimum.

Universal Orlando Resort, Florida

Universal OrlandoFlorida · The Wizarding World and the thrill rides.

The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

DisneylandCalifornia · Walt's 1955 original in Anaheim.

The Cleveland skyline

Cedar PointOhio · 18 coasters on Lake Erie.

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