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Amusement Map

Summer is the perfect season to celebrate family and fun with a trip to one of the country’s many world-class amusement parks. From the iconic Walt Disney World in Florida to the world-famous “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” Cedar Point in Ohio, there are exciting options to choose from, and some aren’t as far away as one might think.

WALT DISNEY WORLD

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Drive time: 9.5 hours (includes toll roads)

Season: Open year-round.

Highlights: With four theme parks and two water parks, the namesake of the world’s most recognized name in entertainment has something for everyone.