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Top 5 Texas Theme Parks

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Texans pride themselves on making everything bigger than it has to be. That certainly is the case when it comes to theme parks. Texas is home to some of the biggest and best parks and rides in the country.

1. Fiesta Texas

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San Antonio's Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers the only "floorless" roller coaster in the southwest, plus over 100 rides, shows, a waterpark and more.

2. Seaworld San Antonio

Marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more await you at SeaWorld San Antonio and have combined to make SeaWorld one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Lone Star State.

3. Funtrackers Family Fun Center

Funtrackers Family Fun Center in Corpus Christi offers entertainment for the whole family, including an arcade, mechanical bull, bumper boats, go carts, kiddie rides and more.

4. Western Playland

Don't let the name fool you, Western Playland is actually much more modern-day amusement park than Old West playground. And, El Paso's premier theme park is home to some of the best rides and attractions in the Southwest.

5. Six Flags Over Texas

Open year around, Six Flags Over Texas is one of Texas' original theme parks and offers rides, shows, and more to Dallas area residents and visitors.
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