How did you miss these 7 amusement parks??
Amusement park thrills make for some of the best childhood memories, don’t they?
Riding the coasters, standing in line with friends, eating ice cream before it melts in the summer heat, these are all the highlights of good summer times.
Where can you go now to relive those special moments?
We want to help you with that. Below is a list of amusement parks that are close to Nashville, TN. The drive time is listed next to each park; all can be done in an easy weekend trip.
I hate the lines and thrill rides of theme parks. What else can I do? Try this instead.
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1. Dollywood (3.5 hours)
This theme park also has a waterpark, called Splash Country! Located in PIgeon Forge, TN. Special deals can be found here.
2. Holiday World and Splashin' Safari (2.5 hours)
Did you know that Indiana has an amusement park that's just over 2 hours away from Nashville? Here are some insider tips for your next visit.
The Legend, wooden roller coaster at Holiday World
3. Six Flags over Georgia (4.5 hours)
This popular theme park is located near Atlanta. Check out all the rides they offer here.
4. Kentucky Kingdom (2.5 hours)
This park is basically in Nashville's backyard. It offers rides and a waterpark, named Hurricane Bay. Here's a special they offer for out-of-state visitors.
A little bit further away...
5. Carowinds (6.5 hours)
This park is located in Charlotte, NC Special deals can be found here.
6. Wild Adventures (7 hours)
A zoological themed park, Wild Adventures is located in Valdosta, GA. Here are some special offers to consider.
7. OWA (7 hours)
An entertainment destination (pronounced oh-wah), this newly opened venue has 21 amusement rides and is 30 minutes from beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama.
