Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, FL, and Williamsburg, VA The two Busch Gardens—Africa (FL) and Europe (VA)—feature thrilling rides, live shows and restaurants. With one of the largest zoos in America, Busch Gardens Africa will unveil Jungala, an exotic jungle experience, this spring. And Busch Gardens Europe has amazing greenery like Italy Gardens sculpture park. Both parks have the famous Budweiser Clydesdales and amazing coasters like SheiKra or Griffon. Europe: $50 for children 3 to 9, $57 for adults; 800-343-7946. Africa: 2-day pass $55 for children, $65 for adults. 888-800-5447, buschgardens.com.Cedar Point Sandusky, OHThe second-oldest amusement park in North America (it opened in 1870!), Cedar Point is known for its 17 roller coasters and other thrill rides. But there's lots for little ones, too, like dedicated kids' areas with rides, a petting farm, live shows with Peanuts characters and an indoor-water-park play area. $16 for children under 48", $43 for all others. 419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com.Hard Rock Park Myrtle Beach, SC Slated to open in mid-April, this 55-acre rock 'n' roll theme park will have thrill rides, children's play areas, restaurants, shops, six different "rock environs" and, of course, a live-music amphitheater. $50. 843-236-ROCK, hardrockpark.com.Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, CAThe famous berry farm-turned-amusement park features Ghost Town, Camp Snoopy, Fiesta Village, Indian Trails and more. Take a whirl on the Montezooma's Revenge thrill ride and pan for gold at the Old Farm Mine. Then head for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. $20 for children and seniors, $50 for adults. 714-220-5200, knotts.com. Story Land Glen, NHA fairy-tale-themed park for young imaginations, Story Land opened in 1954 amid New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains. Attractions, built into the natural landscape, include storybook-inspired rides, creative play areas and lively shows. Characters like Mother Goose, Cinderella and the Three Little Pigs welcome guests. $24 for ages 3 and up. 603-383-4186, storylandnh.com.Wannado CitySunrise, FLThis inventive indoor venue lets children play grown-ups for a day. Kids choose occupations like doctor, hairdresser or detective, get job assignments and are paid with "Wongas," which can be banked and spent on rides, rock climbing and more. A second location is set to open in December in Bergen County, NJ. $30 for children under 14 (parents free); five-visit pass, $50. 888-WANNADO, wannadocity.com.