Long Island Amusement Parks and Water Parks Guide
Enjoy a thrilling ride on the twisty Turbulence roller coaster at Adventureland in Farmingdale. Photo courtesy of the amusement park
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Visiting Adventureland on Long Island With Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
This local institution has entertained generations of thrill-seekers.
Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.
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Legoland New York Brings Mega Theme Park Fun to the Hudson Valley
This sprawling theme park offers tons of fun for young thrill seekers.
Head to the pirate-themed Bayville Adventure Park or explore one of these other local amusement parks on Long Island.
Awesome Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families
Kids of all ages delight in the attractions at these LI theme parks.
Timber Ridge Lodge in Geneva, Wisconsin features both an indoor water park and outdoor pools.
Best Family Resorts with Water Parks: All-Inclusive Family Resorts and More
Make a splash at one of these great wet-and-wild family resorts.
Splish Splash is New York’s largest water park, spanning 96 acres.
Long Island Water Parks, Slides, and Pools to Cool Off in this Summer
Make a splash on LI this summer.
The largest indoor wave pool in the world is perfect for even the tiniest swimmers.
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DreamWorks Water Park: Make Waves Year-Round at American Dream Mall
This New Jersey water park offers Orlando-level thrills to tristate residents.

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Come face-to-face with T. rex and other fearsome, live-sized dinosaurs at Field Station: Dinosaurs in New Jersey's Overpeck County Park. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Sesame Place: An Amusement Park for Every Preschooler's Must-Do List
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Dutch Wonderland: A Fairy Tale Amusement Park in Amish Country
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South Jersey's Construction Theme Park, Diggerland USA, Reopens with a Brand New Water Park
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SplashDown Beach: Family-Friendly Water Park in Hudson Valley
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Have lunch or a snack in the Birthday Cake Pavilion.
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Sensory guides posted outside rides and attractions are one of the resources Legoland New York offers as a Certified Autism Center. Photo courtesy of Legoland
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Pose for a post-card worthy photo in front of the Hershey-themed mural at Tru by Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue during your stay.
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Test your comfort zone on the zip line at the Bronx Zoo's Treetop Adventure.
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Crush some waves at Long Beach. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
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Come face-to-face with T. rex and other fearsome, live-sized dinosaurs at Field Station: Dinosaurs in New Jersey's Overpeck County Park. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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