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Thanks for the article, I enjoyed it! However, did you have to knock New Jersey in the process? NJ is a BEAUTIFUL state. It is varied and accessible to all. Beaches, mountains, lakes...it's all there. Please don't lower yourself to Jersey jokes. I didn't see negative comments for those other states, please don't bash mine.
The back half of Cedar Point was beautiful with grass and a lot of trees, but there was a large part near the front with just concrete and no shade that was absolutely miserable in the humid summertime. (We were contemplating leaving the teens & returning to our hotel for the day due to heat exhaustion when we found the back of the park.). Also, I am surprised that Hershey Park, PA did not make the list.
Six Flags in Agawam Massachusetts is on the banks of the Connecticut River. In the fall it has a beautiful of the fall foliage.
it should also be noted that Great Adventure is not only replacing the trees that are being removed for the construction of the solar farm, but that additional trees are being planted. The park will produce sustainable energy as well as being a home for even more trees than it originally was before the project.
Knoebel's Amusement Resort is located in Appalachian Mountains in beautiful Central Pennsylvania!
Yes! I could not agree more with this list. Great Adventure is so underrated for being completely gorgeous. And BGW is definitely number 1. Knoebel's, Dollywood, SDC, Cedar Point...yes yes yes yes.
Maybe Holiday World sticks out a little bit when compared to something like Animal Kingdom, Seaworld San Diego, or Glenwood Caverns, but it's very clean and welcoming for sure.
I was truly enjoying the list of beautiful theme parks until I read the extraneous comments regarding NJ. Great Adventure is in my area - but it is important to note that the predominance of NJ IS beautiful. We have countless areas of natural beauty - mountain ranges, rivers, rolling farms - well planned suburbs, and charming towns - in addition to the few industrial areas from which the stereotypes flow. Those are the exceptions - not the rule.
Epcot should really be on this list, it's an absolutely beautiful park.
I think they were going for non-Disney parks here.