9 Amusement Parks in the U.S. That Are Completely Free to Enter

Knoebels Amusement Resort

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Navy Pier

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Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

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Luna Park in Coney Island

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Hershey's Chocolate World

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Fun Spot America

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DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash

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