San Francisco travel can include some day trips to nearby amusement parks like the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. This park is located about an hour northeast of San Francisco, and it is known for some thrilling rides and animal encounters that will appeal to kids of all ages.
The SkyScreamer is one of the most popular rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and it's also one of the newest which just opened in 2011. The lofty swing ride elevates you up to 15 stores before swinging you around at up to 43 mph. There are many other coasters and water rides at Six Flags, but the park is also famous for its wildlife encounters that allow visitors to do things like swim with dolphins and watch performances of giant whales. They can also interact with other exotic species like sloths, anteaters and macaws.
