Theme Parks - The Stars of Texas Tourism
Texans love their theme parks! There are more than eleven top-rate amusement and theme parks in Texas, six water parks, and ten zoos. Theme parks are a staple of Texas tourism, and they are a popular tourist destination for schools, families, and tour groups. It's true that everything's bigger in Texas, and tourism is no exception.
Joyland Amusement Park
Located in the Mackenzie Park Recreation Area near Lubbock, Joyland has provided West Texas with more than sixty years of fun. With more than 30 rides and attractions, Joyland truly is a Texas tourism destination for all ages.
Kemah Boardwalk
The Kemah Boardwalk, operated by Landry Restaurants, offers an amazing array of rides, games, and prizes. The Kemah Boardwalk features a 52-room hotel, ten themed restaurants, and a wide variety of retail specialty stores and kiosks.
Kiddie Acres
Kiddie Acres is an Austin miniature golf and amusement park designed especially for enjoyment by children up to ten years old. Kiddie Acres specializes in Texas tourism for the tiny tot, with tame rides like boats, jeeps, and the carousel. Book a birthday party at Kiddie Acres and serve your guests the food kids love: pizza, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, and popcorn.
Kiddie Park
Kiddie Park bills itself as "America's Oldest and Original Children's Amusement Park-No Grumps Allowed." Open since 1925 in San Antonio, the park offers safe, non-threatening children's rides like the Little Dipper roller coaster and boat rides.
Sandy Lake Amusement Park
Sandy Lake Park in Dallas is the ultimate Texas tourism picnic destination. While your group enjoys miniature golf and amusement rides, the catering staff at Sandy Lake will fix a complete home style barbecue picnic that will fill your group up and leave you begging for more.
Sea World Adventure Park
This San Antonio aquarium-themed park is a world class experience, offering a unique blend of amusement rides, water pools and slides, educational animal exhibitions, and acrobatic performances. Sea World Adventure Park is definitely the crown jewel of Texas theme park tourism.
Six Flags
The Six Flags amusement parks in San Antonio and Arlington go beyond the traditional theme park experience and offer premium entertainment shows and holiday events in addition to the usual theme park fair of thrill rides and midway games.
Wonderland Amusement Park
Located in Amarillo, Wonderland is a third-generation, family-run amusement park complete with adult thrill rides, water rides, kiddie rides, arcade games, and classic theme park food. The independent family spirit behind Wonderland Park is an inspiration to the Texas tourism industry.
