There are several amusement and theme parks within driving distance of southern Maryland. Pack up the family and go for one or more days of fun.
Discounted tickets are also available from local county governments. If you are military, you can also obtain discounted tickets from your local Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) group. Discounts are typically in the 10-15% range.
Calvert County: Tickets are available through the Division of Calvert County Parks and Recreation in Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-1600, x2225 for more information. They have also provided a PDF File with more details.
Charles County: Discount amusement park tickets are available for purchase through the Department of Community Services in La Plata. Call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388, extension 5152 or visit their page about discount tickets for more information.
St. Mary's County: Discount amusement park tickets are available for purchase through the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Services in Leonardtown. Call the Ticket Line at 301-475-4200 x1842 for more information.
Patuxent River NAS MWR: Call (301) 342-3510 for more information.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/
One Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg,
VA
23187-8785
800) 343-7946
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, eight main stage shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, and a magical children's area. Located three miles east of historic Williamsburg, Va. 150 miles from Washington, DC, and 50 miles from Richmond, VA and the Virginia Beach resort area.[ Last Updated: 23-Mar-2014 | Hits: 1860 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
http://www.dorneypark.com/
3830 Dorney Park Road
Allentown,
PA
18104
610-395-3724
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is 200 acres of more than 100 rides, games, restaurants and attractions for the entire family.[ Last Updated: 06-Apr-2006 | Hits: 1780 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Hershey Park
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/
Hershey,
PA
717-534-3900
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Hershey Park is located in Hershey PA. Both the town and chocolate company by the same name were founded by Milton Hershey. Hershey offers many attractions including the theme park, the chocolate factory, golf, dining, and performing arts.[ Last Updated: 10-May-2003 | Hits: 1568 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Kings Dominion
http://www.kingsdominion.com/
16000 Theme Park Drive
Doswell,
VA
23047
(804) 876-5000
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Paramount's Kings Dominion is a 400-acre theme park featuring one of the largest roller coaster collections on the east coast, including the world's first air-launched coaster. The park hosts more than two million guests annually and employs over 3,000 seasonal employees and 150 year-round employees. Located 20 miles north of Richmond, Va. and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. on Interstate 95 at exit 98.[ Last Updated: 10-May-2003 | Hits: 2649 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Six Flags America
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/america/
PO Box 4210
Largo,
MD
20775
Six Flags America features more than 100 thrilling rides, shows and attractions! Headlined by eight fun and furious roller coasters, the park also features live Hollywood-style shows plus a huge water park, Paradise Island, filled with more than a million gallons of splashin' action.[ Last Updated: 10-May-2003 | Hits: 1625 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Water Country USA Water Park
http://www.watercountryusa.com/wc/
176 Water Country Parkway
Williamsburg,
VA
23187
1-800-343-7946
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Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic's largest family water play park, features the world’s latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and restaurants -- all set to a colorful 1950's and '60s surf theme. Located three miles west of Busch Gardens Williamsburg and historic Williamsburg. 150 miles from Washington, DC and 50 miles from Richmond, VA and the Virginia Beach resort area.[ Last Updated: 01-May-2011 | Hits: 1421 | Reader Comments Report Problem