When you’re on the road on a limited budget, the last thing you’re gonna do is drop $50-$70 for a few hours stop at an amusement park. And yet, stopping for the day (or for a few hours) at a theme park is sometimes exactly what you need to get that stiff sitting-in-the-car-for-too-long feeling out of you. A place where you can let loose and get all that pent up energy out.
Here are some reasonably priced theme parks in the country, $25 and less, where you and your kids, friends, parents, significant others, or whoever can go for a whirl without spending all your gas money. Prices are approximate for general admission and reflect the adult and children’s price, respectively. Some places charge more for special activities or rides.
- Gatorland – Orlando, Florida – $23/$15
- Marineland – Dolphin Conservation Center – St. Augustine, Florida – $6/$3
- Weeki Wachee Springs Waterpark – Brooksville, Florida – $25/$17
- Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park – Lancaster, Pennsylvania – $30
- Adventure City – Anaheim, California – $14
- Pacific Park – Santa Monica, California – $17/$9
- Raging Waters – San Dimas, California – $25/$20
- Raging Waters – San Jose, California – $30/$22
- Raging Waters – Sacramento, California – $25/$20
- Boomers! – Medford, New York – $20 or $12 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the summer.
- Rye Playland Amusement Park – Rye, New York – $30
- Martin’s Fantasy Island – Grand Island, New York – $24/$20
Here are a few I came across in my searches. If you know of more, help out us struggling roadtrippers and post more affordable options!
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