Top Summer Theme Park Vacations

How many resorts in the US allow you to stay literally INSIDE a wildlife preserve? The Exotic Resort Zoo does just that, combining cozy cabins with fascinating, beautiful creatures from around the globe.

If your family loves animals, there's simply not a better resort than The Exotic. This independently-owned and operated zoo safari resort is just as committed to its guests as it is to its over 700 animals (from 80 different species). Several endangered species can't be seen very many other places, and visitors can enjoy their company and natural beauty. Meanwhile, cabins are spacious and full of the modern charms you'd expect from a luxury resort, but let's be honest- you've come for the animals! Tours are led daily, some from the car and others up close and personal. It's 137 wooded acres of unparalleled fun!

Address

235 Zoo Trail, Johnson City, TX 78636

Highlights

Host your next birthday party, school trip, or company outing here!

Related Onsite Offerings

Amenities include an outdoor pool with a waterfall, a shallow pool for kids, and a hot tub.

Looping roller coasters, fun-filled waterparks, and buzzing boardwalks highlight your stay at Morey's Piers Resorts! Get your thrills on high-flying rides at Adventure Pier, step into a colorful carnival at Surfside Pier, or enjoy amusement for all ages at Mariner's Pier. Seek aquatic adventures at Raging Waters Waterpark and Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club. Speed slides provide the fast fun while lazy rivers offer tranquility. Fun comes fast at all these family friendly resorts! Once you're ready to slow down, return to a resort and take it easy. Morey's Pier Resorts offers six lodging options sure to suit the needs of every type of traveler. Whether you choose to stay at the kid- and wallet-friendly Jolly Roger or soak in the retro vibe of the Starlux Boutique Hotel, Morey's Piers Resorts offers something to fit everyone's fancy. Soak in the sun on the beach or just sit back and soak in the serenity. Exploration and relaxation unite!

Address

3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey 08260

Highlights

Overlooking the sparkling shores of the East Coast, the beach is always within reach at these resorts! After a day riding roller coasters or exploring the boardwalk, come catch a tan or build a sand castle.

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Find aquatic adventures at two different waterparks: Raging Waters Waterpark and Ocean Oasis Waterpark + Beach Club. Raging Waters was inspired by shipwrecks while the Ocean Oasis exudes a tropical ambiance.

High-flying fun and aquatic adventures collide at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park! Located in “the water park capital of the world,” Mt. Olympus keep the recreation rolling with four theme and water parks! The world’s first upside down wooden roller coaster, Hades 360, will twist and turn guests at Zeus’ Theme Park. Prepare to get soaked on Poseidon’s Rage at Poseidon’s Water Park. If you prefer staying indoors, try the twirling teacups at Parthenon’s or water thrills at Medusa’s. At Mt. Olympus, an overnight stay at Mt. Olympus Rome, Village, or Camp Resort gets you free park admission to these water and theme parks! When you're ready to relax, a trio of options offer unique and exceptional accommodations. The only Mt. Olympus lodging located right on the park grounds, Hotel Rome hails the glory of its namesake, with a Greco-Roman design in every room. Mt. Olympus Village offers big options with more than 700 rooms while Mt. Olympus Camp Resort offer RV sites, campsites, and rustic yet refined tree houses. Come discover adventure around every corner here!

Address

1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965

Highlights

Spread over 260 acres of theme and water park fun, this resort features five twisting and turning roller coasters, 44 steep water slides, and infinite fun!

Related Onsite Offerings

Packed to the columns with wild go-karts, Crazy Trolley, and bumper cars, the indoor theme park keeps the good times rolling!

Dive into water-fueled fun at The Country Place Resort at Zoom Flume Water Park! Get your adrenaline pumping when you ride down the world's largest water park zip line, which stretches 700 feet long and tops out at over 80 feet high. Named Gravity Gorge, this high-flying ride soars high over Zoom Flume water park, ending near The Country Place Resort. Best of all, vacation packages at The Country Place Resort include a free ride on Gravity Gorge Zip Line! When you're not playing in the park, enjoy the natural splendor of the surrounding Catskill Mountains! Observe the wandering wildlife and stunning scenery on a hike through the mountain trails or try some fishing on the two-acre stocked lake. Family suites include free wireless internet, heated pool access, and much more. All packages include full breakfast and dinner options and unlimited admission to Zoom Flume Water Park. Make a splash at this family fun center!

Address

Shady Glen Road, East Durham, New York 12423

Highlights

Zoom Flume Water Park is sure to appease all ages! Billed as New York's number one family water park, this splash center features a 10,000-gallon-a-minute "Wild River Ride," 300-foot winding water slides, and a surplus of pools!

Related activities

When you're not exploring the water park, shoot some hoops on the basketball court, try horseback riding, or serve up a game of tennis. You'll find activities for all ages!

This summer, both the temperature and the thrills are high at Cedar Point Resort! The king of the coaster, Cedar Point leaves all other theme parks in its dust. Topping the charts with 16 roller coasters, this theme park paradise is the number one thrill-seeker's destination. The fastest coaster, Millennium Force, reaches 93 mph and features an 80-degree death drop. But, Cedar Point is more than roller coasters. Check out Dinosaurs Alive! and Soak City Water Park. With four overnight accommodations plus cottages, cabins, and a camper village, you can bring all your family and friends! Choose from six lodging properties, all of which offer a surplus of family fun and excellent location close to the action. Putter on over for some miniature golf at Cedar Point's Challenge Golf. Their two distinctive eighteen-hole courses will test your skills with ramps, water hazards, sloped hills, and devious layouts. Whether you're an expert or just learning how to swing, stop by and play with Cedar Point's Challenge Golf. Come ride the rails at the undisputed champion of the coasters!

Address

One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Highlights

Explore natural history with Dinosaurs Alive and Cedar Point Resort! The life size interactive dinosaurs stand among the trees and let you get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals in history.

Related activities

Come make a splash at Cedar Point's onsite waterpark. Zip down the body slides, enjoy a slide together with a tube slide, take a slide in the dark with Eerie Falls, and much more!

You're just minutes from the magic at Floridays Resort Orlando! With a trio of theme parks just down the road, the choices and the thrills come in high volume. Meet Mickey Mouse and pals at Walt Disney World, which offers amusement for all ages with roller coasters, rides for little ones, and an array of exciting attractions. Additional adventures await at Universal Studios Orlando, where you can cast a fun spell at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For some aquatic amusement, visit the marine life at SeaWorld.The entertainment is almost endless! When you're ready to relax, return to the resort and kick up your feet. Settle in at two- and three-bedroom suites that feature luxurious touches like whirlpool tubs with walk-in showers and 37-inch flat panel HD plasma televisions in each living room. Their 12,000-square-foot reception center offers concierge services, a fitness center, a game room, and much more. Your options never seem to end at this Orlando oasis!

Address

12550 Floridays Resort Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821

Related activities

Floridays Resort Orlando and SeaWorld have teamed up to bring you a special Discovery Cove offer that will save you time and money while you swim with the dolphins, snorkel in a tropical lagoon, or hand feed exotic birds in a free-flight aviary!

Fun facts

Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an attendance of 52.5 million annually.