These amusement parks were voted best in the U.S. | 10Best

North America is home to more than 400 amusement parks and attractions. These were voted best in the U.S. by 10Best readers.

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North America is home to more than 400 amusement parks and attractions attracting some 375 million visitors annually, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. That's an overwhelming number of options when faced with planning that perfect family vacation. To make it easier, 10Best asked our readers to vote for their favorite parks across the continent.

The top 10 winners in the category Best Amusement Park are as follows:

1. Cedar Point - Sandusky, Ohio
2. Knoebels - Elysburg
3. Kings Island - Mason, Ohio
4. Silver Dollar City - Branson, Mo.
5. Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
6. Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson, N.J.
7. SeaWorld Orlando - Orlando
8. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Tampa
9. Hersheypark - Hershey, Penn.
10. Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Williamsburg, Va.

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

Congratulations to all these winning parks!

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