Attractions

Kings Dominion :: Richmond, Virginia

November 30, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Kings Dominion is located in Doswell, Virginia, just 20 miles North of Richmond and 75 miles South of Washington D.C. It has recently been voted “Virginia’s Most Exciting Theme Park” – with over 400 acres of fun and thrills around every corner. Enjoy some of the most spine-tingling roller coaster’s, one of the world’s largest drop towers with a 272 foot drop at a chilling 75 miles-per-hour, WaterWorks – 20 acres of water-filled fun for those hotter days, live shows for the whole family, and even a cute Nickelodeon area for the young ones.

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Water Country USA :: Williamsburg, Virginia

November 28, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Located just 3 miles away from Busch Gardens Williamsburg, is Water Country USA. Set to a 1950’s and 60’s surf theme, Water Country USA is jam-packed with fun in the sun and is the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Enjoy riding state-of-the-art water rides and attractions before settling down to watch the Island Quest show featuring acrobats, divers, and trampoline artists. Learn why Water Country USA has been rated “One of America’s Best Water Parks” by the Travel Channel. While there, try out one of the several eateries available; serving everything from hamburgers and pizzas to club sandwiches and deli wraps.

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Balboa Park :: San Diego, California

November 28, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

When most people think of urban parks their minds drift to the sanctuary of Central Park in New York. What most people don’t know is that Balboa Park in San Diego, California is the largest urban park in the United States. Also one of the oldest public recreation sites in the US, Balboa Park’s 1400 acres were set aside in 1868 as citizens declared they wanted a piece of this beautiful land preserved for future generations. Not particularly urban at the time (there were just over 900 homes in the city) the park was quite uncultivated and was overflowing with gorgeous natural flora, fauna, canyons, and hilltops. Throughout the years, conservators and entrepreneurs have poured lots of elbow grease and plenty of hard earned money into transforming Balboa Park into a park that is one of the top visitor destinations in San Diego.

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Kennywood Park :: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania is a great amusement park with a long history. In the 1800s before “motor cars” became widely available one of the more common modes of transportation between cities were trolleys. As passenger loads increased, entrepreneurial spirits came up with the idea of “trolley parks” which were amusement and recreation areas located at the end of the streetcar lines. This not only increased ticket sales but also brought economic viability to what were once small, out of the way towns. Some of the more famous of these trolley parks include Coney Island and Rye Beach Playland (located in Brooklyn and Rye New York respectively).

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Coney Island :: Brooklyn, New York

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Located in the Southern-most part of Brooklyn is one of New York’s best known attractions, Coney Island. It is the birthplace of the very first Nathan’s Hot Dog stand which was opened up in 1916 by a polish immigrant named Nathan Handwerker. Coney Island is known as more of an Amusement Area rather than an Amusement Park due to the fact that the rides and attractions are all owned and operated by different businesses located separately throughout Coney Island. Rides and attractions are opened seasonally – so check out the website to see what’s open so you can plan your trip accordingly. Other attractions however, are opened year-round such as the Coney Island Museum, open every Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5pm as well as Coney Island’s beautiful beach and boardwalk. The beach is practically 3 miles long and has recreational activities such as volleyball, handball, basketball, playground areas, and some amusement rides to make sure you have fun in the sun.

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