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Locales with theme parks and historic sites make for family vacations that are fun and educational.

Source: AAA

Some of the best vacations are those that combine theme parks with historic landmarks. The East Coast is packed with locales that mix fun with education: Six Flags Great Adventure and Philadelphia, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg, Hersheypark and Amish Country. Even if you experienced these classic theme parks and historical locations before, they each have lots of exciting new offerings that deserve another visit.

  • New at Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
    - Kingda Ka the tallest, fastest rollercoaster on Earth!
    - And The Golden Kingdom, Six Flags Great Adventure's largest expansion ever!
  • For a limited time this summer in Philadelphia, PA:
    - Storytellers stationed throughout the Historic District from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • New at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    -Curse of DarKastle: The Ride - Gravity-defying sleighs shoot riders through the dark and mysterious corridors of Bavarian castle
  • For a limited time this summer in the Amish region:
    - Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie "Witness" with behind-the-scenes motorcoach tours
    - Special priced overnight packages that include "Witness" extras
  • Click here for more details on any of these fun & educational pairings.

    Stop by your local AAA branch office for discounted tickets to Six Flags, Busch Gardens and Hersheyparks or visit us at aaa.com.

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