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Amusement Parks

Disney's theme parks may be the most well-known, but there are hundreds of other theme parks and amusement parks around the world where travelers can find the same kinds of family fun. From bigger names like Universal and Legoland to the local and regional parks like Six Flags, these parks can pack in great rides, unique food, and sometimes a chance for substantial savings.

Superman Ultimate Flight roller coaster Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Vallejo California

norcal has theme parks too!

Complete Guide to San Francisco's Amusement Parks

Our family has visited every theme park within a 100 mile radius of the city of San Francisco! Here's your guide to which one to pick and how to make the most of a trip to each of them.

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Money-saving theme park tip

Planning to visit your local or regional amusement park? Before buying a one day ticket, price out an annual pass. Sometimes passes can pay for themselves in just one or two visits if they include perks like free parking, food and merchandise discounts, or bring-a-friend tickets.

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Amusement Parks

When we have to cheat on Disney, these are the theme parks we've loved the most.

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Welcome! I'm Leslie Harvey, a mom of two (ages 16 and 11) based in the San Francisco Bay Area who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with kids of all ages. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really rewarding, even if it still involves the occasional battle with TSA over your toddler's juice box.

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