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Best Amusement Parks & Theme Parks in the Southwest US

Friday, June 5th, 2009

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Best Theme Parks in the Southwest

In the southwest portion of the United States you will find warm climate and southern hospitality abound. You will also find a good amount of theme parks for the entire family to enjoy. Some of the more well known parks will be described below. If you live in the area of one of these great parks or will be visiting the region soon, perhaps a trip to one of these fun spots is the thing to do.

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Enchanted Island Amusement Park

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If you are in the Phoenix, Arizona area then a trip to the Enchanted Island Amusement Park is a must. This park is one which caters to the smaller children. It has gentler rides such as the carousel, C.P. Huntington Train which tours the grounds, the Dragon Wagon for a little wilder fun and the parachutes ride which will take you high in the sky to view the park. This amusement park also features fun coin operated games and games of skill. For a break in between the rides and games, head on over to the snack bar for an ice cream sandwich and a hot dog.

Cliff’s Amusement Park

Cliff's Amusement Park Coaster
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If you are in the Albuquerque, New Mexico region and are anxious to get to the nearest theme park then heading over to Cliff’s Amusement Park should do the trick. This park features thrill rides such as the SideWinder, the Cliff Hanger and the Falling Star. For those who want an easier ride while visiting Cliff’s Amusement Park you should try the carousel or the family train ride. There is a little bit of something for everyone at Cliff’s Amusement Park.

Frontier City

Frontier City

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma fun seekers will find the land of Frontier City. This amusement park has over 50 fun rides, a variety of entertainment and food to feed the whole family. No matter what type of entertainment you crave, Frontier City is the place to go. With over 40 acres, Frontier City is the largest theme park in the state of Oklahoma. Those who live in the area or are visiting should look no further than this park. When visiting the park be sure to check out some of the highlights which include the thrill rides, Mindbender and the Diamond Back.

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas

An article on the best theme parks in the Southwest would not be complete without listing at least one if not more Six Flags theme parks. Six Flags Over Texas is located in Arlington, Texas and features great thrill rides, entertaining family rides, wonderful entertainment ranging anywhere from rock to blues, tasty food choices and more. Some of the highlights of this Six Flags park include Titan which is a fast and furious roller coaster sure to make you scream, fabulous Cirque shows and the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Big Spin.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Texas is such a big state that it not only has one Six Flags theme park but two of them. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is located in San Antonio and is sure to please all who visit. Highlights one will find at this park include the infamous Scream! ride, Goliath which will twist and turn you about and Six Flags Thursday night concert series. Some of the upcoming shows which will be featured at Six Flags Fiesta Texas include Raven, Mario and Aly and AJ. Six Flags Fiesta Texas provides visitors with not only great rides but remarkable entertainment options as well.

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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Texas with Your Kids

Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Ideas for Summer Vacations with Kids to Texas � � Ideas for Family Summer Vacations to Texas with Your Kids Texas.� It’s the biggest state in the country and so it offers a lot of different vacation opportunities.� And even families who think that Texas belongs in an entirely different category from the rest of the states will find that there’s something for everyone in the Lone Star state.� When making a list of places that you might want to take your family for this year’s summer vacation, consider the following draws of Texas. Dallas Dallas is a great family destination because it’s home to a major airport so it’s sometimes easy to get discounted flights to the city.� And it IS a city so there is plenty for your family to do while you’re enjoying the area.� Botanical gardens, museums, ranches and the zoo make for great activities.� The rodeo and the summer activities at White Rock Lake Park provide interesting events in the area.� And just wandering around, you’ll stumble upon lots of family-friendly spots where you can enjoy Texas life.

San Antonio The Riverwalk of San Antonio is one of the more amazing urban creations that you’ll find in the United States.� It’s got stores and restaurants and those paddle boats that your family can ride around - and it’s a lot bigger than you might expect if you haven’t seen it yet.� Families that seek an urban vacation that has some peaceful spots to it will find that San Antonio offers the best of both worlds “¦ because of the Riverwalk and the laidback life to be found in this city.

The Gulf Beaches

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The Gulf of Mexico offers some terrific warm water for your family to enjoy.� While the area does draw in a lot of tourists, it’s not nearly as packed as major summer vacation destinations on the

Atlantic and Pacific coasts and so provides a nice alternative for families that are interested in getting a beach vacation this summer without having to compete too much with the big crowds.

 

A Musical Destination

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Families that love music will love Texas.� Austin is the spot where the music scene is biggest but there are all types of events and locations for different kinds of live music all throughout the state.� All-ages events are common so do some research and find something that makes the melody in your family’s vacation start to sing.

 

National Parks

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If your family loves the outdoors, national parks are perfect for summer vacations.� And Texas has got them a’plenty.� Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Rio Grande River are just a few of the spots that offer camping, wildlife and other summer fun in Texas. Texas is huge.� If you want to narrow down your summer family vacation planning to a single state without limiting your options for activities and adventures,

Texas is the state to choose.

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