Holiday World and Splashin' Safari are once again getting national recognition and they need your votes on two USA Today polls.

We here in the Evansville area know how awesome Holiday World and Splashin' Safari are. I mean you have the free unlimited soft drinks, award-winning rides in both parks, free sunscreen, and not to mention, it's all just a short drive away. Holiday World is no stranger to getting a national spotlight. The theme park has won several awards in the past, and now they are up for two more. But in order for them to win, they need your votes.

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Nominated for Two USA Today’s 10 Best Awards

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is up for two of USA Today’s America’s Top 10 Polls in their "Readers Choice Awards". A panel of experts selects the top 20 nominees in contests covering food, lodging, destinations, travel gear, things to do...the list goes on. Then it's up to you to make the final decision by casting your vote. So, what awards are Holiday World and Splashin' Safari up for in the USA Today Polls? Let's take a look at all three nominations and show you how you can vote!

Best Roller Coaster

The Voyage is one of the world’s longest and fastest wooden roller coasters. It features a world record of five underground tunnels and a whopping 24.3 seconds of weightlessness. Not to mention, professional wrestler, Chris Jericho, and his band, Fozzy, filmed their music video for their song "Sane" on this ride. Plus, this isn't the first time that The Voyage has been up for this award. So yeah, I would say that The Voyage is pretty awesome!

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Best Outdoor Water Park

With amazing water coasters like the Wildebeest and the Mammoth, an amazing kid's zone, and the latest addition, the Cheetah Chase, there's no reason why Splashin' Safari shouldn't be named the Best Outdoor Water Park...I mean it wouldn't be the first time that it won this award.

If you would like to help Holiday World and Splashin' Safari win, you can vote daily by clicking the links below, now through Monday, April 22 at 11:59 AM EDT to help them bring home those awards!

Best Outdoor Water Park: Splashin’ Safari

Best Roller Coaster: The Voyage

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