The Best Amusement Parks in the United States
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The best amusement parks in the United States, according to the experts: Condé Nast Traveler and Westword have both weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Denver and San Francisco.
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A 150-foot Ferris wheel on the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront, lit by a million LED lights and very aware of the London Eye comparison. Each of the 36 climate-controlled gondolas holds up to six people, and a single ride runs about four rotations, giving you unobstructed sightlines to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the hills stacked behind the city. Clear nights are the obvious move.
The awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler: The 28 Best Things to Do in San Francisco
- Condé Nast Traveler The 28 Best Things to Do in San Francisco
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The awards
- Westword 2025 · Best Creative Water Slides · Best of Denver