Amusement parks aren't just a summer destination — many in the US celebrate fall with spooky Halloween programming. Knott's Berry Farm and Busch Gardens are just two parks that don't hold back, offering horrific, undead mazes and adventures. Here's how 11 amusement parks around the country celebrate the scariest of seasons.

There are a ton of festive destinations you can escape to this holiday season that aren't the ever-popular Disney parks. From the city that never sleeps to the city that's known for chocolate, there are lots of great places across the US that you should add to your holiday vacation bucket list.

Feeling priced-out by the big theme parks? Here are five affordable -- and fun! -- alternatives.

There's a natural high that you can only experience on a roller coaster — you're strapped in tight, have your hands in the air, and are screaming while riding high above the ground. With such a range of wild rides in the US — from Kingda Ka, which goes from zero to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds, to the Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas that lets you get married on it in Las Vegas, the possibilities for fun are endless (and all over the place).

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It's time to plan your 2018 holiday getaway, and we're here to help.