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Amusements, Rides and Theme Parks
Mechanical devices that are ridden for amusement or excitement and areas containing rides and other entertainment attractions.
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Adventure Island's 30 acres contains a blend of water rides, outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, and a championship white-sand volleyball complex set within a Key West atmosphere.
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Nestled on the shore of Lake Okoboji, this classic amusement park was built in 1889. It features rides, attractions, live concerts, special events, dining, shopping, water rentals, and more.
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Atlantic Beach Park retains the same old-fashioned charm that characterized beach recreational areas of years gone by. It is still owned by the same family that purchased the land in 1920.
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Bowcraft is a medium size family amusement park with a large selection of rides for children and teens.
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Also known as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this 335-acre 19th century African-themed park opened on March 31, 1959 as a beer garden for the Tampa Anheuser-Busch brewery. The park is also an operating zoo with many animal attractions.
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The amusement park was originally developed as a picnic area by the Camden Interstate Railway in 1903. It now has over 30 rides and attractions. It is the only amusement park operating in the state of West Virginia.
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Disneyland has been officially renamed Disneyland Park in order to distinguish it from the larger Disneyland Resort complex of which it is a part.
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Appealing primarily to families with small children, the park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids."
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Mall of America has a gross area of 4.2 million sq ft. (390,000 m²), with over 520 stores. The Mall is organized into 4 different zones, each with its own decorative style.
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Moody Gardens is made up of three main pyramids, each dedicated to a different attraction. One is an aquarium. The Rainforest Pyramid contains tropical fauna and flora, and Discovery Pyramid is a science museum.
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The waterpark includes Texas' first heated indoor waterpark and two outdoor areas. The park is popular because it allows guest to bring their own picnic lunches (excluding glass containers or alcoholic beverages).
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The Texas Star is the largest Ferris wheel in North America. The structure has 44 gondolas that hold 264 riders. It can go 1.5 revolutions a minute with an average ride between 12–15 minutes. It debuted at the 1985 State Fair of Texas.
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Possibly the oldest carousel in the United States, it is believed to have been built 1876. The horses are hung from the ceiling with chains rather than bars. This makes them appear to "fly" as the carousel turns.
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Walt Disney World Resort includes The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and 32 resorts and hotels that are located on the Walt Disney World property.
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