Theme Parks in United States

Cedar Point in Sandusky, United States leads North America on the world’s 100 best theme parks, at N° 2

28 of the world’s 100 best theme parks are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Cedar Point in Sandusky at N° 2, followed by Magic Kingdom in Orlando at N° 9 and Knoebels in Elysburg at N° 10. Cedar Point is also the highest ranked of the 29 entries from North America.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/theme-parks/

The United States has more entries than any other country on The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026.

The United States has 28 of the 29 entries from North America; the highest ranked in North America is Cedar Point in Sandusky, United States, at N° 2 in the world.

N° 1 in the world is Europa-Park in Rust, Germany.

Cedar Point in Sandusky is N° 2 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 1 in the United States.

Magic Kingdom in Orlando is N° 9 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 2 in the United States.

Knoebels in Elysburg is N° 10 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 3 in the United States.

Disneyland in Anaheim is N° 11 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 4 in the United States.

Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando is N° 12 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 5 in the United States.

Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is N° 13 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 6 in the United States.

Silver Dollar City in Branson is N° 14 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 7 in the United States.

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus is N° 15 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 8 in the United States.

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia is N° 18 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 9 in the United States.

Silverwood in Athol is N° 29 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 10 in the United States.

Disney California Adventure in Anaheim is N° 31 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 11 in the United States.

Kings Island in Mason is N° 37 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 12 in the United States.

Carowinds in Charlotte is N° 39 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 13 in the United States.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg is N° 45 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 14 in the United States.

Santa's Village in Jefferson is N° 46 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 15 in the United States.

Lagoon in Farmington is N° 48 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 16 in the United States.

Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park is N° 55 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 17 in the United States.

Enchanted Forest in Turner is N° 59 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 18 in the United States.

Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City is N° 76 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 19 in the United States.

LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven is N° 77 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 20 in the United States.

Nickelodeon Universe in East Rutherford is N° 78 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 21 in the United States.

Canobie Lake Park in Salem is N° 81 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 22 in the United States.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz is N° 82 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 23 in the United States.

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is N° 86 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 24 in the United States.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown is N° 92 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 25 in the United States.

Santa's Workshop North Pole in Cascade is N° 94 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 26 in the United States.

Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City is N° 98 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 27 in the United States.

Stricker's Grove in Hamilton is N° 99 of The World’s 100 Best Theme Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 28 in the United States.