Two New England Attractions Make TripAdvisor's List Of America's Best Amusement Parks

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GLEN, N.H. (CBS) -- Some of the best amusement parks in the United States are right here in New England, according to TripAdvisor.

The Needham-based travel company's list of the Top 25 amusement parks includes two from New Hampshire - Santa's Village in Jefferson at No. 15 and Story Land in Glen at No. 20.

Eighty-five percent of reviewers rate Santa's Village as "excellent," and one review says "you won't find a better, safer place for kids and grandkids!" The park offers Christmas-themed fun all year round, and general admission is $34.

At Story Land, 91% of reviews rate the park as excellent or good. For families who want to see fairy tale characters come to life, general admission is $32.

The train at Story Land (Photo credit: Story Land)

The top 3 amusement parks on the list are all in Orlando, Florida - Universal's Island of Adventure, Disney's Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios. Check out the full list here.