Best Amusement Parks In America For Roller Coasters - April 2024

American Coasters: A Thrilling Photographic Ride

American Coasters is one coaster enthusiast's photographic journey across the country in search of the next great thrill. From Massachusetts to Florida, from New Jersey to California, this book contains adrenaline-inducing images of more than 100 different roller coasters from 21 different parks in 12 states. And for the adrenaline junky searching for that perfect ride, this thrilling look at American coasters also covers nearly 40 featured coaster profiles complete with all the vitals and a brief commentary. Whether you like wood or steel, loops or launches, this book showcases a wide variety... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0764341588
• ASIN: 0764341588
• ISBN: 0764341588
• Brand: Brand: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
• Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

American Coasters 2: Coast to Coast

Thrill-seekers are invited to join a roller-coaster enthusiast’s journey across the United States to photograph these marvels of engineering. From Maine to Minnesota to California and points in between, this book contains breathtaking photographs of more than 100 roller coasters in 38 parks and 17 states. See the oldest operating roller coaster in the world, as well as the recent record-breakers. Get statistics on their gravity-defying feats, and learn the inside scoop from one of the nation’s premier roller coaster manufacturers.

• ASIN: 0764351141
• ASIN: 0764351141
• ISBN: 0764351141
• Manufacturer: Schiffer

Cedar Point (OH) (Images of America)

In 1870, Louis Zistel began ferrying passengers from Sandusky to the Cedar Point Peninsula's beer garden and sandy beaches. In 1888, the Grand Pavilion was built, housing a massive theatre, bowling alley, photographic studio, and kitchen, and shortly thereafter, the resort's first roller coaster was installed. George Boeckling transformed the resort into a self-sufficient city and amusement park, but the park suffered badly in the 1930s economic depression. However, after Cedar Point changed hands several times in the 1950s, it became one of America's leading amusement parks. Today, the park i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0738532347
• ASIN: 0738532347
• ISBN: 9780738532349
• Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing

Kennywood (PA) (Images of America)

For more than a century, Kennywood has been the Pittsburgh area's playground. Founded in 1898 at the terminus of the Monongahela Street Railway trolley line, the park quickly grew into a favorite summertime destination. Kennywood is unique in that it is one of the country's few successful trolley parks. In 1987, Kennywood was designated a National Historic Landmark and is known today as America's Finest Traditional Amusement Park. Many unique rides and attractions have distinguished Kennywood over the years. Some old favorites, such as the Rockets, Laff in the Dark, Ghost Ship, and Skooters, a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 073853563X
• ASIN: 073853563X
• ISBN: 073853563X
• Brand: Brand: Arcadia Publishing
• Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing

Frommer's EasyGuide to DisneyWorld, Universal and Orlando 2019

Preparing for an Orlando vacation can be a full-time job, and it costs a small fortune. Most other books on the market make the problem worse, burying vacationers in endless pages of pointless details unquestioningly cheering for the high-priced theme parks and resorts. But the lightweight, fact-packed Frommer’s’ 2019 EasyGuide cuts through the noise and compresses the information you truly need to know. No other book does what we do: Honest talk, solid essentials, and affectionate insider’s secrets to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and the inimitable culture and history... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1628874147
• ASIN: 1628874147
• ISBN: 1628874147
• Manufacturer: FrommerMedia

Theme Park (Objekt)

Theme parks are a uniquely interactive and enduring form of entertainment that have influenced architecture, technology, and culture in surprising ways for more than a century, as Scott Lukas now reveals in his compelling historical chronicle.Theme Park takes the primitive amusements of pleasure gardens as its starting point and launches from there into a rich, in-depth investigation of the evolution of the theme park over the twentieth century. Lukas examines theme parks in countries around the world—including in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China, South Africa, and Australia�... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1861893949
• ASIN: 1861893949
• ISBN: 1861893949
• Manufacturer: Reaktion Books

Forest Park Highlands (MO) (Images of America)

Forest Park Highlands was once St. Louis’s largest and best-known amusement park. In its earliest years, the Highlands boasted a fine theater and one of the largest public swimming pools in the United States. After the 1904 world’s fair closed, several attractions found a new home at the Highlands; the large pagoda―a re-creation of the temple of Nekko, Japan―served as the park’s bandstand for several years. Roller coasters are the lifeline of every good amusement park, and the Highlands always had two. The end came for the Highlands in a spectacular fire that decimated almost the ent... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0738551627
• ASIN: 0738551627
• ISBN: 0738551627
• Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing

Roller Coasters: An Illustrated Guide to the Rides in the United States and Canada, With a History

A history of roller coasters is contained in Part One of this book-such developments as the first upside down flip, the resurgence of the wooden coaster, and more. Part Two provides detailed information on the roller coasters in 51 amusement parks throughout North America. Each entry includes the address of the park, telephone number, brief history of the park, and descriptions of the coasters.

• ASIN: 0899508057
• ASIN: 0899508057
• ISBN: 0899508057
• Brand: Brand: Mcfarland n Co Inc Pub
• Manufacturer: McFarland Publishing

American Amusement Park

For more than a century, amusement parks from Brooklyn's Coney Island to Disneyland in Anaheim and today's "chain parks" like Six Flags have been among the most popular destinations for countless Americans in search of fun and thrills. This marvelous photographic retrospective distills more than 100 years of the sights, sounds, smells and vertigo-inducing thrills associated with the American amusement park. Nostalgic archival photography from private collections, period print advertisements and exclusive modern color photographs illustrate the stories behind thrill rides, arcades, architecture... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0760309817
• ASIN: 0760309817
• ISBN: 0760309817
• Manufacturer: MBI

The Best Amusement Parks are in Southern California

If you are one who loves theme parks and amusement parks, Southern California is heaven on earth--even if you don't care about the great beaches and other destinations. There are seven world-class parks within about 3 hours on the freeway. Which ones are for you? Are you a thrill ride seeker? Do you have small children along on the trip? How long do you need to do justice to the parks--one day each? Two days?Wouldn't it be nice for a local expert to give you not only great practical information about these wonderful parks, but also insight that comes only from living in Southern California for... [Read More]

• ASIN: B007J71TW0
• ASIN: B007J71TW0

Americas Best Roller Coasters Print-Only Location Map, 24x18

TITLE: Americas Best Roller Coasters Theme Park Tracking Location Map ARTIST: Benthar Dunthat PRINT#: TCOAS1824 Track the roller coasters that you have ridden! Gorgeous, full-color map showing the top 70 roller coasters and the amusement park logos where they are located. Makes a great gift for the roller coaster enthusiast or theme park visitor! Great full-color map to show the top roller coasters and their amusement park locations Use it to track the theme parks visits and coasters ridden 18x24 Print Only    Sized for 18x24 frame    Art printed on premium, acid-free heavyweight art p... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00SXG3546
• UPC: 719922267254
• ASIN: B00SXG3546
• Brand: Benthar Dunthat
• Size: 18x24 Print-Only
• Manufacturer: Benthar Dunthat

Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On

• ASIN: B00005KBVD
• UPC: 733538711406
• ASIN: B00005KBVD
• Brand: Step2
• Size: Basic Pack
• Manufacturer: Step2

Jolee's Boutique Roller Coasters Dimensional Stickers

Steve and Alma Mitchell founded American Crafts in 1994 with their son. They quickly built a general craft market company. American Crafts has since become known for its fresh and clean product design and friendly and attentive customer service. The products are characterized by bright and vibrant colors and a modern feel, and inspire them to record their memories in a fun, sophisticated and stylish way.

• ASIN: B003L063CA
• UPC: 015586862263
• ASIN: B003L063CA
• Brand: Jolee's Boutique
• Manufacturer: EKS

Roller Coaster Hair Don't Care - Shirt for Theme Park Lovers

• ASIN: B07LDSLNSH
• ASIN: B07LDSLNSH
• Brand: Happy Shirts LOL
• Size: Male Medium
• Manufacturer: Happy Shirts LOL

K'NEX Imagine - Power and Play Motorized Building Set - 529 Pieces - Ages 7 and Up - Construction Educational Toy

Power up and create moving wow with the K'NEX imagine power & play 50 23012 motorized building set. This set brings your models to life with a motor and over 525 classic scale K'NEX rods and connectors to build and move anything you can imagine. Using the included step-by-step color-coded instructions to build 50 different models. Half of them include the motor for life-like movement! models range in difficulty so any level Builder can succeed in creating a carousel, rescue chopper, basketball game and more! and once the Builder is done, use the re-usable storage container for builds in progre... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06Y483TG2
• UPC: 651402921792
• ASIN: B06Y483TG2
• Brand: K'NEX
• Manufacturer: K'NEX

LEGO LEGO Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster 41130

Push the LEGO® Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster around the track, sit a mini-doll in the front carriage to activate the light brick, and activate the cool functions as you go! Turn the Ferris wheel

• UPC: 52440980
• Model: 41130
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 1124-Pieces
• Rating: 4.783

1970s Roller Coaster Amusement Park Ride Framed Print Wall Art

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

• UPC: 502964433
• Color: BrownEspresso
• Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

Family Screaming and Riding on Speeding Roller Coaster in Amusement Park Framed Print Wall Art

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

• UPC: 158204709
• Color: Black
• Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

1970s Roller Coaster Amusement Park Ride Poster Print By Vintage Collection

1970s Roller Coaster Amusement Park Ride Poster Print By Vintage Collection was reproduced on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. The overall paper size is

• UPC: 905201135
• Model: PPI186915
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 18 x 20

LEGO Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster 41130 Toy for Girls and Boys

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• UPC: 118864435
• Rating: 4.704

Roller Coaster: Journal - Vintage Amusement Park Log (Blank Lined Journal)

Roller Coaster: Journal - Vintage Amusement Park Log (Blank Lined

• UPC: 435640699

Canvas Print Games Roller Coaster Ventura Amusement Park Fun Stretched Canvas 10 x 14

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• UPC: 230249000
• Color: MulticolorMulti
• Size: 5.Canvas, 10 x 1410 x 14

Canvas Print Florida Park Roller Coaster Amusement Park Stretched Canvas 32 x 24

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• UPC: 329761834
• Color: MulticolorMulti
• Size: 32 x 246.Canvas, 32 x 24

Canvas Print Carowinds Rides Amusement Roller Coaster Park Stretched Canvas 10 x 14

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• UPC: 739403735
• Color: White
• Size: 5.Canvas, 10 x 14

Canvas Print Rides Theme Park Amusement Roller Coaster Theme Stretched Canvas 10 x 14

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• UPC: 306106510
• Color: MulticolorMulti
• Size: 5.Canvas, 10 x 14