Kings Island

Kings Island is the largest amusement park and water park in the Midwest. In addition, for good reason. Start with the thrill rides. The 5,282-foot, 80-mph Diamondback roller coaster. The Beast that travels across a 35-acre site at 65 mph. WindSeeker, which takes you 301 feet above the park for an unparalleled swing ride. Then there is the Vortex, where you go through two vertical loops, one corkscrew, one boomerang turn and a 360-degree helix. Those alone are probably enough to make them the largest amusement park in the Midwest. Then there is the kid-centric fun like Planet Snoopy.