With the kids enjoying a hiatus from school, summer is the perfect time to plan a family outing! And whether you are looking to stay close to home or travel the country, families will be quick to find that there are a variety of thrilling, theme park options that can offer a lively getaway while simultaneously appealing to every member of the family. From adrenaline-pumping thrill rides to lively play areas for the little ones and a score of live
entertainment options, the theme parks highlighted below are waiting to help you create memorable summer moments.

Set in Branson, MO, Silver Dollar City offers travelers a nostalgic theme park experience wrapped in an 18th century Ozarks setting. 20 thrill rides, 40 shows, and authentic, working craftsmen present a lively experience that can keep you entertained for days. Additionally, Branson is home to over 100 live shows including Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show and Noah the Musical.

Those that would like to experience the south will find San Antonio, TX and Six Flags Fiesta Texas offer a great one — two combination. At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 47 different rides ranging from gentle to thrilling will ensure everyone finds a thrill just right for them. Additionally, Six Flags Fiesta Texas visitors will find the park's WhiteWater Bay open throughout the summer months for a cool time of theme park fun!

Of course, you can't talk about theme parks without mentioning Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Featuring four separate theme parks (Animal Kingdom, Disney — Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Magic Kingdom) and two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), Disney World alone can offer a full week of magic. And for those that would like to experience an extended time of thrills, the Orlando area is also home to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Silver Springs, and Gatorland.