Classic Amusement Parks
Discover the trolley parks, seaside parks, and picnic groves that evolved into today's amusement parks. Some remain, many are long gone, all hold a nostalgic place in the hearts of people who spent carefree, special moments there with family and friends.
Coney Island
Overview of Coney Island, the landmark amusement area and boardwalk in New York City's Brooklyn.
Overview of Coney Island, the landmark amusement area and boardwalk in New York City's Brooklyn.
Lake Compounce
Your About.com Guide's overview of the Bristol, CT park. The country's oldest continuously operating park (it first opened in 1846), Lake Compounce is surrounded on three sides by a lake and wraparound mountain. Boulder Dash, which just may be the world's best wood coaster, is built into the side of the mountain.
Your About.com Guide's overview of the Bristol, CT park. The country's oldest continuously operating park (it first opened in 1846), Lake Compounce is surrounded on three sides by a lake and wraparound mountain. Boulder Dash, which just may be the world's best wood coaster, is built into the side of the mountain.
Cedar Point
Cedar Point, an enormous park on the banks of Lake Erie in Ohio, is the second oldest operating amusement park in the country. It is very much steeped in the present however and is roller coaster nirvana.
Cedar Point, an enormous park on the banks of Lake Erie in Ohio, is the second oldest operating amusement park in the country. It is very much steeped in the present however and is roller coaster nirvana.
The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park
Overview of the The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park in South Carolina.
Overview of the The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park in South Carolina.
Santa's Village- New Hampshire
This circa-1952 park in New Hampshire's White Mountains is ooz ing with charm and a warm glow of nostalgia. It's a picture-perfect Currier & Ives ode to Santa and all things Christmas. A wonderful park for families with young children.
This circa-1952 park in New Hampshire's White Mountains is ooz ing with charm and a warm glow of nostalgia. It's a picture-perfect Currier & Ives ode to Santa and all things Christmas. A wonderful park for families with young children.
Coney Island's Spook-A-Rama Still Keeping Riders in the Dark
While it may not have the cachet of Nathan's hot dogs, the Cyclone roller coaster, or the Wonder Wheel, the Spook-A-Rama at New York's Coney Island is nevertheless a seminal piece of living amusement park history. One of the few remaining classic haunted attractions, enthusiasts consider the Spook to be the Sistine Chapel of dark rides. Read on mortals...IF YOU DARE!
While it may not have the cachet of Nathan's hot dogs, the Cyclone roller coaster, or the Wonder Wheel, the Spook-A-Rama at New York's Coney Island is nevertheless a seminal piece of living amusement park history. One of the few remaining classic haunted attractions, enthusiasts consider the Spook to be the Sistine Chapel of dark rides. Read on mortals...IF YOU DARE!
Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio
With roots extending all the way back to 1867, Ohio's take on New York's classic park certainly has plenty of history buttressing its modern foundations.
With roots extending all the way back to 1867, Ohio's take on New York's classic park certainly has plenty of history buttressing its modern foundations.
Defunct Amusement Parks
Defunct but not forgotten. Return with us now to those thrilling parks of yesteryear.
Defunct but not forgotten. Return with us now to those thrilling parks of yesteryear.
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA)
An educational and enthusiasts' organization dedicated to all aspects of amusement parks, past and present.
An educational and enthusiasts' organization dedicated to all aspects of amusement parks, past and present.
Kennywood
West Mifflin (near Pittsburgh), PA. Kennywood is home to some of the most beloved coasters including the Thunderbolt and the Phantom's Revenge. May have the best fries in the world.
West Mifflin (near Pittsburgh), PA. Kennywood is home to some of the most beloved coasters including the Thunderbolt and the Phantom's Revenge. May have the best fries in the world.
American Carousel Society
This group's aim is to preserve the few remaining operating "Golden-Age" carousels.
This group's aim is to preserve the few remaining operating "Golden-Age" carousels.
The Dark Ride and Funhouse Historical Society
If roller coasters and carousels have their boosters, why not dark rides? Why, indeed. Check out this site's loving ode to classic dark rides.
If roller coasters and carousels have their boosters, why not dark rides? Why, indeed. Check out this site's loving ode to classic dark rides.
Closed Canadian Parks and Attractions
An exhaustive trip down memory lane--or is that memory midway? More than eighty Canadian parks, arranged by province and city, are represented.
An exhaustive trip down memory lane--or is that memory midway? More than eighty Canadian parks, arranged by province and city, are represented.
Pleasure Island
This Boston area theme park was modeled after Disneyland and delighted a generation of New England Baby Boomers when it was open during the 1960s.
This Boston area theme park was modeled after Disneyland and delighted a generation of New England Baby Boomers when it was open during the 1960s.
Revere Beach
Revere Beach was the country's first public beach. It was also an amusement park haven and was once the Boston area's answer to Coney Island. Sadly, all of the amusements are gone today, but the memories live on at this info-packed site.
Revere Beach was the country's first public beach. It was also an amusement park haven and was once the Boston area's answer to Coney Island. Sadly, all of the amusements are gone today, but the memories live on at this info-packed site.