🎢 HBCU Original Presents: Top Amusement Parks to Visit by Region – For HBCU Students, Alumni & Families 🎡

Whether you’re repping your Greek letters, planning a student org trip, or making memories with your HBCU family—HBCU Original curated the top amusement parks across the country organized by region for easy trip planning!

🔹 SOUTHEAST REGION

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi

🎡 1. Walt Disney World – Orlando, FL

• Nearby: FAMU, Bethune-Cookman, Edward Waters

🎬 2. Universal Orlando – Orlando, FL

• Nearby: Same as above

🌊 3. Myrtle Waves Water Park – Myrtle Beach, SC

• Nearby: South Carolina State, Claflin, Allen University

🎢 4. Six Flags Over Georgia – Atlanta, GA

• Nearby: Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State

🎠 5. Wild Adventures – Valdosta, GA

• Nearby: Albany State, Savannah State

🌀 6. Island H2O Water Park – Kissimmee, FL

• Nearby: FAMU, BCU

💦 7. Geyser Falls – Choctaw, MS

• Nearby: Jackson State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State

🔸 MID-ATLANTIC REGION

Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania

🎢 1. Six Flags America – Upper Marlboro, MD

• Nearby: Bowie State, Howard, Morgan State, Coppin State

🏰 2. Busch Gardens – Williamsburg, VA

• Nearby: Hampton University, Norfolk State

🎡 3. Kings Dominion – Doswell, VA

• Nearby: Virginia State, Virginia Union

🍫 4. Hersheypark – Hershey, PA

• Nearby: Cheyney University, Lincoln University (PA), Delaware State University

🔹 SOUTHWEST REGION

Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas

🎢 1. Six Flags Fiesta Texas – San Antonio, TX

• Nearby: Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, Huston-Tillotson

🎠 2. Kemah Boardwalk – Kemah, TX

• Nearby: Texas Southern University

🤠 3. Frontier City – Oklahoma City, OK

• Nearby: Langston University

🏖️ 4. Magic Springs Theme & Water Park – Hot Springs, AR

• Nearby: Philander Smith, Arkansas Baptist, UAPB

🔸 MIDWEST REGION

Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan

🎡 1. Cedar Point – Sandusky, OH

• Nearby: Central State, Wilberforce University

🎢 2. Six Flags St. Louis – Eureka, MO

• Nearby: Lincoln University (MO), Harris-Stowe State University

🔹 NORTHEAST REGION

New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts

🧀 1. Nickelodeon Universe – American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ

• Nearby: Lincoln (PA), Cheyney, Delaware State (road trip)

🎁 BONUS TRAVEL TIPS (from HBCU Original):

• 🎓 Look out for HBCU Day and College Nights at theme parks

• 🧳 Organize student group or alumni chapter rates early

• 📸 Don’t forget to tag your trip: #HBCUOriginalTravels #DivineNineOnTheMove #HBCUFamilyTrips

• 🎟️ Ask about Greek Discounts and Spring Break Specials

• 🚐 Perfect for student orgs, youth programs, and summer mentorship camps