Six Flags America
- Location/Directions: About 30 minutes east of downtown Washington, D.C., just outside of the Beltway. Take I-495 to exit 15A, Central Avenue East and Six Flags America is located about 5 miles on the left.
- Description: Conveniently located within easy reach from downtown Washington, D.C., Six Flags America offers more than 100 rides, slides, shows and attractions and features eight thrilling roller coasters. During its operating season, Hurricane Harbor Water Park activities are included in the price of your theme park admission.
- Season and Hours: Visit the Six Flags America Web Site or call 301-249-1500 for up to date information about operating days and hours.
- Review: Read in depth reviews of Six Flags park and rides, provided by About's Theme Park Guide, Arthur Levine.
Kings Dominion
- Location/Directions: 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 20 miles north of Richmond, Virginia, just off Interstate 95 at Exit 98.
- Description: Kings Dominion is a 400-acre theme park that is home to more than 200 rides, shows and attractions. The park brings Hollywood entertainment to the Mid-Atlantic with one of the largest coaster collections on the East Coast. Admission to the park also includes entry to Nickelodeon Central and Kidzville for children, as well as WaterWorks a 19-acre water park.
- Season and Hours: Visit the Kings Dominion Web Site for up to date information about open days and hours or call 804-876-5400.
- Overview and Review: Read an in depth overview and review of Kings Dominion, provided by About's Theme Park Guide, Arthur Levine.
Hersheypark - Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Location/Directions: 140 miles north of Washington, D.C. Take I-95 North to I-695 North to I-83 North towards York and Harrisburg. Approaching Harrisburg, follow signs to continue on I-83 North. I-83 North to 322 East. Follow 322 East to Hershey. Alternate route: Follow 270 North to Frederick, MD and 15 North. 15 North to 581 East to I-83 North and Harrisburg. I-83 North to 322 East. Follow 322 East to Hershey.
- Description: Milton S. Hershey opened Hershey Park in 1907 as a picnic and pleasure grounds for his employees. In 1971, it became a theme park and the name was changed to Hersheypark. Comprised of 110 acres, this delightful park offers more than 60 rides and attractions, including roller coasters, water rides and East Coast Water Works, the largest water-play structure in the world, and more than 20 kiddie rides.
- Season and Hours: Check the Hersheypark Calendar for up to date information about open days and hours or call 800-HERSHEY.
Busch Gardens - Williamsburg, Virginia
- Location: 150 miles from Washington, D.C., near Williamsburg, Virginia.
- Description: Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an action-packed, European-themed adventure park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology. Voted the world's "Favorite" and "Most Beautiful" theme park by the National Amusement Park Historical Association, this Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park offers over 100 acres of thrills and excitement. For more information, click on the name above to visit the official web site or call 800-343-7946.
- Season and Hours: Check the Busch Gardens Web Site or call 800-343-7946 for up to date information about open days and hours. 2007 Operating Schedule PDF
- Overview: Read an in depth overview of Busch Gardens, provided by About's Theme Park Guide, Arthur Levine.
Water Country USA
- Location/Directions: A few miles from Busch Gardens and 150 miles from Washington, D.C.
- Description: Water Country USA is the mid-Atlantic's largest family water play park featuring state-of-the-art water rides and attractions set to a 1950 - 1960 surf theme. Water Country USA is an Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park.
- Season and Hours: Visit the Water Country USA Web Site for up to date information about open days and hours or call 1-800-343-7946.
