Submitted by Anna Fader on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 8:00am Water Parks in New York, New Jersey, Amusement Rides for Kids and ToddlersIf your idea of a great family vacation is making your kids deliriously happy, then you've come to the right place. Theme parks and water parks are one of the easiest ways to guarantee your kids will love it. These places are designed with families in mind, offering endless entertainment and enough to make everyone in the family happy, if a little exhausted. We've been to all the places we write about with our own families so we can share our firsthand experiences with you at the these fun amusement parks and water parks. Read on to find out what to expect when you go. Theme & Water ParksNew York City SpotlightBest Amusement Parks for Preschoolers in and Near NYC Best Water Theme Parks Near NYC for FamiliesBest Amusement Parks Near NYC Reachable by Public Transportation Best Things to Do in Coney Island with Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, MermaidsBest Water Parks for Toddlers Near NYCStar Wars, Potter, and More New Theme Park Rides at Disney and BeyondSesame Place: An Amusement Park for Every Preschooler's Must-Do ListPlayland Park: Old-Fashioned Amusement Park Fun in RyeFamily Getaway to Hershey, PA: Hersheypark, Chocolate World, ZooJersey Shore Boardwalks and Amusement Parks for Family Fun Day Trip to Point Pleasant Beach and Jenkinson's BoardwalkStorybook Land in New Jersey: A Magical Park for Preschoolers and Tots50 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme Parks8 Indoor Water Parks Perfect for a Warm Getaway Near NYCSplashDown Beach: Family-Friendly Water Park in Hudson Valley10 Best Indoor Water Parks for Kids in the USDutch Wonderland: A Fairy Tale Amusement Park in Amish CountryStory Land, NH: Closer Than Disney, Tamer Than Six Flags for Kids Under 12Best of Asbury Park Beach and Boardwalk for Kids and Families Diggerland: A New Jersey Theme Park for Construction-Loving Kids9 Must-See Dinosaur Theme Parks and Attractions for KidsStar Wars Day at Sea Aboard the Disney Fantasy: Could a Cruise Be Any Better?Beauty and the Beast Aboard the Disney Dream: Cruising the Caribbean with BelleLegoland New York is Coming to the Hudson ValleyOrlando with Teens: Top 15 Things to Do at the Theme Parks and BeyondThis Theme Park Is Now the World's First Certified Autism CenterCan You Visit Legoland on a Disney World Orlando Vacation? NYC FavoritesWhat's New for 2019 at Luna Park, Six Flags, Sesame Place, Hershey, and Theme Parks Near NYCBest Things to Do in Coney Island with Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, MermaidsBest Carousels in NYC: 13 Merry-Go-Rounds City Kids LoveVictorian Gardens Amusement Park in Central ParkOutdoor Adventure Parks Near NYC With Kid-Friendly Zip Lines & Ropes CoursesBest Places for Family Playtime in NYC Nearby Theme & Water ParksSplashDown Beach: Family-Friendly Water Park in Hudson ValleySix Flags NJ: An Amusement Park with Big and Little ThrillsSesame Place: An Amusement Park for Every Preschooler's Must-Do ListStorybook Land in New Jersey: A Magical Park for Preschoolers and TotsPlayland Park: Old-Fashioned Amusement Park Fun in Rye8 Indoor Water Parks Perfect for a Warm Getaway Near NYC New England8 Great Theme Parks For Families in New EnglandStory Land, NH: Closer Than Disney, Tamer Than Six Flags for Kids Under 12Thomas Land Theme Park Rolls into Massachusetts Best Water Parks for Toddlers In and Near ConnecticutLake Compounce Amusement and Water Park in Bristol, CT14 Outdoor Water Parks With Water Slides and Spraygrounds for New England Kids and Families California & Florida50 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme ParksWhy Legoland Is My Favorite SoCal Theme Park10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland California InsteadOrlando with Teens: Top 15 Things to Do at the Theme Parks and BeyondIs the New Legoland Hotel in Florida the World's Most Kid-Friendly Hotel? Hogwarts in Hollywood: Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios
