Adventure Park Insider—Hakalau, Hawaii, June 26, 2025—Botanical World Adventures on Hawaii’s Big Island once again clinched the top spot on USA Today’s “10Best” list of aerial adventure parks. The park, which features eight rainforest zip lines—including dual side-by-side lines—stood out for its scenic course that includes waterfalls, pools, and exotic plants.
The annual list, curated by an expert panel and determined by public vote, highlights popular aerial adventure experiences across the U.S.
Also ranked: The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring, Md. (No. 2 for the second year running), and ZipZone Outdoor Adventures in Columbus, Ohio (No. 3). Newcomers to this year’s list include Navitat Knoxville in Tennessee (No. 5) and Historic Banning Mills in Georgia (no. 9). Rounding out the top 10 are parks in the Carolinas, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida.
The full list:
- Botanical World Adventures (Hakalau, Hawaii)
- The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring (Sand Spring, Md.)
- ZipZone Outdoor Adventures (Columbus, Ohio)
- Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures (Lake Geneva, Wis.)
- Navitat Knoxville (Knoxville, Tenn.)
- Flying Rabbit Adventures (Greenville, S.C.)
- The Gorge Zipline (Saluda, N.C.)
- RYZE Adventure Park (Maryland Heights, Mo.)
- Historic Banning Mills (Whitesburg, Ga.)
- Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures (Cape Canaveral, Fla.)
Compare the rankings to last year’s results here.
