If You Haven't Visited These 8 American Amusement Parks You're Truly Missing Out

Where: Sandusky, Ohio

“Ohio is where it’s at! From the Blue Streak to the Top Thrill Dragster, it truly deserves its title of The Roller Coaster Capital Of The World! And let’s not forget that the entire park is filled with the Charlie Brown characters!!” –alyssac4334c3366, BuzzFeed

Where: Doswell, Virginia

“There’s a ride called The Drop Zone, which is a tower ride but, instead of shooting you up, they drop you down. Total free-fall until about half-way down. Not a crowded park, there were hardly any lines. It was awesome!” - Dale Enomoto, Facebook.

Where: Santa Claus, Indiana

“There are holiday themed sections: Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July, & Thanksgiving. Splashin Safari is a water park included in the ticket price, and it’s pretty big, too. They have some of the top wooden coasters in the country.” –sarahg86, BuzzFeed

Where: Kansas City, Missouri

“It’s modeled after ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ and different sections of the park are based on different countries. It’s like going on a vacation in one park. Plus the Mamba roller coaster is amazing.” –leiaamidala, BuzzFeed

Where: Santa Cruz, California

“It’s fun, right on the beach, and has some of the best fair food ever. It also boasts one of the oldest (and most fun) roller coasters in the country, and during the summer there are free concerts right on the beach.” –keatep, BuzzFeed

Where: Williamsburg, Virginia

“This park has amazing coasters and a great selection of not-so-scary rides, too. The coasters start at mild-thrill levels and work their way up to terrifying. All time favorite park!” – reaganm45031eb8c, Buzz Feed

Where: Charlotte, North Carolina

“I’ve been going there since I can remember and always get season passes. It’s got amazing roller coasters and a water park and their Halloween Scarowinds has the best haunted houses! I’ve seen rides come and go and I still love it!” –katelynnicolej, BuzzFeed

Where: Buena Park, California

“Fried chicken, berries, log rides, history, and Snoopy on Ice. Need I say more?” –Lasdosfridas, BuzzFeed