Ride, Slide & Splash!

Summer thrills at amusement parks and waterparks

Morey's Piers Great White Wooden Rollercoaster, Wildwood, NJ

“Lazy days of summer”? Not at amusement parks and waterparks. Wild new rides include a rollercoaster where you stand up the whole time — and a six-story glide down a water slide! Besides the newest attractions, our guide includes favorite experiences that keep families coming back every year, rollercoasters perfect for first-timers and other adrenaline-pumping adventures.

Read on for the inside scoop... then buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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Stephanie Halinski is calendar editor of MetroKids.