North America is home to more than 400 amusement parks and attractions with some 375 million visitors annually, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
Of all 50 states, no one understands theme parks quite like Florida, which is why millions flock to it. According to Visit Orlando , an estimated 6.13 million international visitors traveled to Orlando alone in 2023, reaching 94% of its pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
USA TODAY’s “10 Best” just released its list of the 10 best theme park in the country , with Florida’s usual suspects not placing in the ranking.
Move over Disney and Universal , let’s highlight the Sunshine State’s other beloved amusement parks. Here’s what Florida theme park ranked on USA TODAY’s 10 Best list.
What is the number one theme park in the U.S.?
The top theme park in the entire country isn’t found in Florida. Instead, USA TODAY’s 10 Best list highlighted Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
“Silver Dollar City, with its 1880s mining town theme, attracts some 2 million visitors annually with its combination of entertainment, festivals, 100 resident craftsmen, and more than 40 rides and attractions. The park is also home to Time Traveler, the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning coaster,” the ranking list says.