39. Darien Lake, NY

Since I was a little kid, I've been visiting the theme park at Darien Lake and watching it evolve into what it is today. You will now know it as Six Flags Darien Lake. If high speeds, large drops, and twisting loops get you going, you'll enjoy the park's roller-coasters: the Mind-Eraser (with your legs hanging free and spraying mist to cool you off), Superman (large drops that will make you feel like you're flying), and Boomerang (once you get to the end of the track, you go again backwards), as well as the more ancient Viper (an oldie but a goodie) and Predator (one of the first large wooden roller-coaster tracks). If your stomach isn't feeling quite queasy enough, check out the Pirate Ship, the Ranger (same thing, but it goes upside down), the Twister (flips more than any ride since the Zipper), or some actual free-falling with the Skycoaster and Slingshot. There are many more rides for the less adventurous as well.It's also the perfect place for those days when your insides are sweating through your skin. The waterpark is large, and it will be expanded this year... with everything from your basic slides to wave pools to other attractions that I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing just yet.Check their calendar before you go, and you can probably even find a good band playing... or a crappy band if you prefer. If you party a little too hard, don't worry. There are campgrounds on the site as well... and great food to cure your munchies.