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One of the most exciting and thrilling ways of spending time during your vacation is visiting the local theme parks of this or that country. It will be, by all means, to your liking and you will feel as if you returned into your childhood for a little while, and your children will enjoy it as well.
Read more »Tampa, a business and vacation hub of Florida, is never tired of impressing and amazing its visitors. Whether the summer heat is too tiresome for you or it is pretty cool in spring and fall, a visit to the Adventure Island Tampa suits both cases. A thirty acre outdoor water theme park near the Bush Gardens Tampa Bay refreshes in summer and warms in spring and fall, as the water is heated.
Read more »Alton Towers in the UK is famous to satisfy all addictions of adrenaline and thrill seekers. It is one of the worlds leading theme parks and the greatest park in the UK. The park is nestling over 500 acres of countryside and is constantly open for innovations and new attractions. While Oblivion and Nemesis are legendary rides, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be unsurpassed world's attractions.
Read more »Alton Towers, one of the UK's premier theme parks, attracts more than three million visitors annually and is an absolute fun and adventure for the whole family. To spend a day out at Alton Towers is a great value; to spend more is a value twice. Here is a world-first, multi-sensory ride, using a revolutionary, military-quality simulator technology, the Great Glass Elevator to be opened in April, 2006. Here are adrenaline-fuelled rides for thrill seekers, capable of frightening the most fearless.
Read more »The Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park, located on the Isle of Weight, the UK, is a land, full of adventures, legends and fantasies. In its 40 acres of scenic gardens and thematic areas you will find anything from fairyland folks and charming goblins to prehistoric dinosaurs and amusingly impudent pirates. The most extravagant Blackgang Chine attractions include the Giant Hedge Maze, the Water Gardens and the Hall of Funny Mirrors.
Read more »Each year the Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosts almost eight million visitors. The amusement park is rightfully considered the "Rollercoaster Capital of Europe", as there are five wood and five steel roller coasters, including the world's tallest and fastest Pepsi Max Big One. Altogether there are more roller coasters in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach than anywhere else in Europe.
Read more »What a variety of amusement parks you can encounter in Florida! The Disney-MGM Studios is the smallest out of four Walt Disney World parks. Epcot focuses on future technologies and the world's diversity. The Magic Kingdom is the most popular of Walt Disney World's four parks. No one can surpass another and each Florida amusement park is of its own unique character and style.
Read more »The Bellewaerde Park, located in Ypers, Belgium, is more than a theme park; it is one of the most beautiful amusement parks in Europe with its unspoiled nature, many exotic animals and thrilling amusements. For those, who are actually interested to become a regular client of the Bellewaerde Park, there is an exclusive ticketing system and partnership for your event.
Read more »The Isle of Wight became one of the top seaside resorts in Britain in the late 19th century, as thousands of Victorian and Edwardian families enjoyed their annual holidays on the Island. Today, the Island of Weight is an ideal place for a relaxing break or longer vacation at any time of the year with its mild climate, variety of landscapes and scenery and numerous choices of outdoor activities
Read more »In the USA, the first amusement park rides were carousels, which appeared as far back as in 1875, when trying to keep a passenger usage up on the weekends, railway companies on the Coney Island introduced weekend and summer activities at the end of the rail lines. Since that time many amusement park rides have appeared and, becoming no more needed, disappeared, while a roller coaster, one of the oldest, is still the only reason for many people to visit an amusement park.
Read more »A visit to an amusement park is number one choice for many families. Amusement parks cater for new terrific experiences, thrill and enjoyment, memorable family weekends and long-lasting impressions. Some of the parks are small and cozy, while the others make a boost in all amusement industry and legend in the history. Visiting a small amusement park is a serene family enjoyment; visiting one of the world's famous is a lifelong memory.
Read more »The Blackpool Pleasure Park has more roller coasters than any other amusement park in Europe and is one of the major entertainment family centers in the UK. The combination of adrenaline packed rides, such as The Big One, Valhalla and Bling, and award winning shows, such as Hot Ice and Mystique, will ensure that a trip to Blackpool is an unforgettable one for any family.
Read more »Chessington World of Adventure, a large theme park in south London, consists of many areas. The Animal Land contains gorillas, tigers, monkeys, and more. Adventurers can get a sinking feeling on the Black Buccaneer, a pirate ship ride. The Toytown offers the smallest adventurers in your party to fly on an elephant's back. The Hocus Pocus Hall is a home to a wacky wizard and mischievous goblins. The Tomb Blaster is an interactive laser-shooting ride. The dragon-themed zone contains mostly children's rides, but the Dragon's Fury, a spinning wild-mouse style rollercoaster, really provides big thrills. Chessington theme park is full of activities, attractions and rides both for 2 to 8 year-olds and elder children and adults. Chessington, one of the UK's best theme parks, is an extremely exciting zone that provides a great family day out.
Read more »Chessington, located in Greater London, is a suburban family town (population 18,000). Chessington is full of screaming children heading for the World of Adventures theme park. Chessington World of Adventures is a wonderful playground that keeps the kids fascinated and roads overfilled all the year round. In the nearby greenbelt you will find a beautiful recreation when taking woodland walks towards Claygate. Actually, Chessington is a part of Kingston, a London borough. Kingston was the place of a number of coronations in Anglo-Saxon times. Chessington World of Adventures is located in Kingston and so visitors can enjoy both the South's number one family theme park and the historic town of Kingston.
Read more »Bobbejaan Schoepen was a popular entertainer, who had a passion for country and western music. In 1959, he became tired of traveling and settled in Lichtaart, he began to build a venue for his own performances, which unexpectedly turned into the Bobbejaanland Park or the Merriest Land as it is often called. Bobbejaan Schoepen, his wife and their five children wanted the park to be a family park, and today's Bobbejaanland fully corresponds to their ideals, catering for everyone from a baby to a grandma.
Read more »The Camp Snoopy is definitely one of the most complex achievements in amusement industry. Located in the Mall of America, it is the largest indoor family theme park, spreading over seven acres of land and featuring more than twenty-five rides, shows and adventures. In February, 2000, with the change of management, the Camp Snoopy was renamed into the Park at MOA (Mall of America).
Read more »The Paramount Canada's Wonderland in Toronto is a premier theme park in Canada, consisting of nine themed areas and more than two hundred attractions, including over sixty five amusement rides. The rides are of a different caliber and experience, designed specially for kids, families and thrill riders, while the roller coasters of Canada's Wonderland are available in a greater variety than anywhere in North America.
Read more »In 2002, the Canobie Lake Park, located near Salem, New Hampshire, in the United States, celebrated its hundredth anniversary. Long years mark the park's development and innovations, turning it into an amazing complex that consists of fifty rides, the largest water park of its kind in New England, gentle flower gardens, spectacular promenades, live entertainment and a festive atmosphere.
Read more »As any Paramount amusement parks, the Carowinds in North Carolina is an amazing diversity of entertainment, thrill and laughter. This is an amusement park with something for everyone, including cosmopolitan rides, family attractions, a splendid water park, festivals, life shows and performances, educational programs and events. The Boomerang Bay, a water park, is always a centerpiece for the family indulgence.
Read more »The Paramount Canada's Wonderland is renowned throughout North America for its unrivalled attractions and breathtaking rides. Occupying the area over three hundred acres, the park hosts more than three million visitors annually. Moreover, Canada's wonderland is not only meticulous about the ultimate experience on its each ride; it loves to celebrate and the whole park is a continuous stage for spectacular shows and concerts.
Read more »Today, the Busch Gardens Chain consists of two parks in the United States, owned and operated by the Bush Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch. One park is situated in Tampa Bay, Florida, and another one is in Williamsburg, Virginia. The first combines breathtaking rides with a wild animal safari, complete with lions, tigers and giraffes. The second has a European theme and is voted as "The Most Beautiful Theme Park in America" by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
Read more »From the day of its opening in 1992 and up to now, the Park at MOA (former Camp Snoopy) is an unrivaled indoor amusement park in the United States. Set in beautiful surroundings with green foliage and even a river, flowing through the park, it offers a wide array of rides and attractions for all families, nine places to eat and an enormous number of shopping facilities.
Read more »While there are thousands of roller coasters worldwide, not many of them are famous for some distinctive features. The first coaster of a particular kind, style or material, historical significance or the first use of unique technology can include these features. Those, which make a particular significance, fix the designer's name in centuries and bring millions of visitors to the amusement park.
Read more »Planning a trip to the Bush Gardens Tampa in Florida, you should think of a hotel, which will be conveniently located nearby. A convenient accommodation allows a visitor to feel more freely in the area, to take less care of a transportation choice and to concentrate more on the Bush Gardens exploration. Here are several hotels, conveniently located near the Bush Gardens Tampa.
Read more »Geologists believe cypress trees have been present in Florida for around 6,000 years. Baldcypress is a tree growing to 45 m tall and more than 1.8 m in diameter. Visitors can enjoy cypress by exploring Big Cypress Swamp, Withlacoochee State Forest, Suwannee River State Park, O'Leno State Park, Tates Hell, and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge located in Florida. As a rule, these parks and national forests provide a variety of activities including camping, horseback riding and picnicking, hiking, boating, biking, swimming, canoeing. Today, cypress swamps are very popular for use as parks, recreation centres, wildlife refuges, and national and state forests. Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, one of the best theme parks in the USA, is located in Florida. Main attractions include stunning plant displays, waterskiing shows, a butterfly house, a model railway lay-out and numerous rides.
Read more »Cypress Gardens Adventure Park (formerly Cypress Gardens) is located in Winter Haven, Florida. Cypress Gardens was Florida's first theme park that included world-famous water skiing shows and beautiful botanical gardens. Under its new name, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park reopened in 2004. Today Cypress Gardens Adventure Park has got even more shows and attractions than the original park - Cypress Gardens - ever did. The park serves up action for the whole family with numerous attractions including over 8000 varieties of plants, butterfly conservatory, sightseeing tours on a paddle wheel boat, water skiing and ice skating shows, more than 30 rides, and a lot more.
Read more »The Galaxyland Theme Park is an indoor amusement park, located in the second largest shopping mall in the world, West Edmonton Mall. The park is home to the world's tallest indoor roller coaster, Mindbender, and numerous other amusement rides and attractions for the young and old, beginners and advancers. Are you dreaming of being an astronaut or a space explorer? Visit the Galaxyland Theme Park for a start.
Read more »Officially opened in 1952, when the Fairy Tale Forest was declared open, the Efteling Theme Park welcomed two hundred and forty thousand visitors during the first year of its operation and gradually turned into the most famous park in Netherlands. The Fairy Tale Forest is a skillful revival of original illustrations by a famous Dutch Illustrator Anton Pieck and ingenious special effects by a Dutch filmmaker Peter Reijnders. Today, the Efteling Theme Park appeals to people of all ages with its fairytale theme and historic amusement attractions and rides.
Read more »The Everland in Korea is the country's peculiarity and object of pride and admiration. The park and resort, the Everland, features everything what visitors might expect from the first class entertainment and attractions, available in an enormous diversity of thoughtfully planned and designed concepts and innovative ideas. A zoo and a waterpark, breathtaking amusement rides and year-round festivals, and even the Bodies Revealed exhibition, displaying the anatomy of real human bodies and actual organs, are all world-distinguished and unrivalled attractions of Everland.
Read more »The Everland Park is a great achievement in the leisure and amusement industry of Korea and is the first class amusement park in the world. Its entertainment service and attractions range from spectacular four-season festivals to an ultra-modern water park in the Caribbean Bay and breathtaking amusement rides. The award-winning Everland is always open for innovations; as a result, it constantly upgrades its level and popularity, adding new projects and concepts.
Read more »The Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania's largest lake, surrounded by a resort area. The lake is located in the western Crawford County near the town with the same name. The history of the Conneaut Lake as a resort began in late nineteenth century with the opening of the Conneaut Lake Park, beautifully nestled into magnificent surrounding landscapes. Soft sandy beaches, numerous water rides and activities, scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere have made the spot a favorite vacation destination for over a century.
Read more »The Conneaut Lake Amusement Park is for both nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers. Picturesquely set next to the largest lake of Pennsylvanian, the Conneaut Lake Amusement Park has entertained its visitors for more than a century, providing a diversity of experiences. Being old and remote from the bustling cities, the park is a myriad of history and legend, which comprises the major part of its charming appeal.
Read more »The description featured here will come as a rather rough sketch of the Discovery Cove in Orlando, whereas the very part water-park, part sea-world adventure, part theme park and part an amusement venue is beyond any words' writing. To say that the Discovery Cove is unique is not enough to reflect its majestic concept and natural ambiance, as well as it looks banal to say that it is unrivaled. It is more than the first and better than the second. Although the language is rich, no adjective or metaphor is fully capable of transferring its complete essence.
Read more »The Dreamworld Theme Park is not only renowned for its most awesome thrill rides throughout the world, but also for its skillful thematic structure, designs and contents. The park is a winner of the Queensland Tourism's Award for the best major tourist attraction and features a variety of Australian wildlife, fascinating rides, inspiring attractions, bright characters and entertaining live shows for all ages.
Read more »The Efteling Park in Netherlands is a unique fantasy world. Its exotic Oriental City is a dream for fairytale lovers. Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel inhabit the park's forest. Realistic marketplace beggars make their residence in the Arabian Knights area. The Laaf Land is home to Laafs, and the Python is a great roller coaster, stretching over seven hundred and fifty meters.
Read more »The Dreamworld is the largest amusement park in Australia, as well as home to the most frightening and terrific amusement designs. Its new fastest and tallest in the world the Tower of Terror is actually something between a terror and a horror. The visitors do not spend much time on looking for it in the park, as it menacingly hangs over the skyline at nearly forty stories high.
Read more »The Discovery Cove in Orlando is a unique mess of deep blues, lush greens and a vivid palette of other colors, interweaving and complementing each other to set a distinguished tone. Sparkling lagoons, reefs and grottos, pristine beaches and scenic waterfalls are the places, where you are welcomed by hospitable hosts, such as dolphins and exotic birds, stingrays and tropical fish, anteaters and sloths, and even barracudas and sharks.
Read more »The SeaWorld in Orlando hosts thousands of guests everyday, who come to watch its signature show Shamu, featuring a whale as the main character, pat amusing dolphins, and take a number of thrilling rides. The world's premier marine adventure park, the SeaWorld in Orlando, provides masses of marine world interactions, ultra-modern shows and the most breathtaking rides.
Read more »Spectacular and colorfully light-lit at night, the Celebration City Branson is a fascinating amusement park. Unique shopping and family dining, thirty rides and attractions, exclusive laser light shows with fireworks and special effects make the Celebration City a boiling pot of joy, dizziness, delight and surprise. The Celebration City is a nighttime park, offering its visitors brand new night adventures.
Read more »The Canobie Lake is more than a simple amusement park with rides and attractions. It is a venue for multiple performances, shows and educational programs, held several times a day, which have something for everyone. If you want to perform in front of the audience like a superstar, participate in the Canobie Idol. If you want to see the world's most famous clown BOZO, visit the park any day from Tuesday through Sunday.
Read more »Bellewaerde Belgium is the oldest amusement park in Belgium and one of the most precious European treasures. A unique blend of exotic animals and most advanced amusement rides make the park a worthwhile destination for numerous families for some knowledge and play, for some thrill and enjoyment. Watch first wild lions and tigers, take a ride on a new El Volador after that, and imagine all that taking place in the unspoiled, scenic nature to get a raw idea of Bellewaerde Belgium.
Read more »The Cedar Point in Ohio is an area, which accumulates in and around the best of entertainment, the deepest of indulgence, the most of thrill and the finest of accommodation. Families and thrill seekers, looking for complete fun and an affordable vacation, do not need go any further than the Cedar Point Sandusky. Being a precious treasure for the tourists, the Cedar Point is number one vacation destination in the Midwest.
Read more »The Cedar Point Park has sixteen roller coaters, more than any other amusement park in the world. The sixteenth roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster, was introduced in 2003 as the tallest and fastest roller coaster of four hundred and twenty feet height and one hundred and twenty meters per hour speed. This is only one of the reasons why the Cedar Point Park has been rated as number one amusement park through the years and three million visitors visit the park every year.
Read more »The Celebration City in Branson is for everyone from young to old. Visitors of the older generation can remember the old days and ride a vintage carousel, vintage automobile, drop in a souvenir shop or walk along the park's Electric Boardwalk, reminding of an old trolley park. Young thrillers enjoy breathtaking rides and participate in interactive games for adventures and fun. Both the youngest and the oldest squeeze with delight at the sight of laser light shows, taking place every night.
Read more »The Carowinds Park is a worthwhile entertainment. By the end of the day spent here, your kids will be falling off their feet for dizziness and weariness, but you should still save more money, as they will definitely ask you come back here a few short days later. Here they are - discounted tickets and annual passes offered to you, since the park's management is assured that your family will come back again and again.
Read more »The name "Hershey" is associated with chocolate and Milton S. Hershey in both the United States and all around the world. Milton Hershey's famous chocolate company was built in the town of Hershey in 1905, while the Hershey Park was planned as an entertainment and recreational venue for numerous workers, occupied in the chocolate industry and residents of the town. In the course of time, the Hershey Park has turned into number one amusement park and vacation destination in the northeast of the USA.
Read more »The Legoland is located in Carlsbad, California, and is the only Legoland in the United States. The original Legoland is located in Denmark, the inventor of toy building bricks; the other Legolands are situated in Windsor, England and Germany. Totally constructed out of Lego blocks, the miniature copies of which can be found in homes of many families, the Legoland is a loveable attraction for kids from two to twelve.
Read more »The UK Legoland is a theme park for family fun and enjoyment on fifty rides, interactive attractions and shows. Set in one hundred and fifty acres of land, the Legoland in Windsor, England, is composed of more than fifty million Lego bricks. The Windsor Legoland is a relatively new theme park in the United Kingdom, opened in 1996, but it has already gained much popularity and recognition throughout the country.
Read more »The comic books about "Austerix the Gaul", written by two Frenchmen, Goscinny and Underzo, are known to everyone. The stories are set around 50 BC, when Julius Caesar conquered vast regions of France, but one small village did not surrender to the Romans. The villagers had a magic potion that allowed them always to beat the Romans and one of these renowned villagers was Asterix. A wonderful story is a basis for a wonderful amusement park.
Read more »Hershey, Pennsylvania, is known as the "cleanest and greenest" destination in the United States and the town, "built on chocolate. The Hersheypark is a theme park of the world class with more than sixty rides and attractions, golf courses for all levels, a zoo and a chocolate-themed spa, and a museum, dedicating its displays to an amusing history of the town and the park.
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