Historic amusement parks: 6 Places combining nostalgia with modern Thrills

 With warm weather arriving and the people emerging from a snow-induced hibernation, it is time to begin to take advantage of the outdoor activities. And little yelling was more that a trip in the amusement park. Although there are obvious options, not all parks are sprawling complexes put end to end with coasters steel monster.

The United States have a long history of amusement parks; Unfortunately many closed. But in the Northeast, in particular, some have managed to cling - and even push. For an overview of the classics, ancient families parks all by always respecting the compelling need for thrills, here a few historic amusement parks to try.

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Coney Island, New York

Back in the day, New York Coney Island had three competing amusement parks: Luna Park, Dreamland and Steeplechase Park. If parks have already long closed, Coney Island witnessed a resurgence. In 2010, a new Luna Park opened new rides for thrill as the Flyer of Brooklyn, Electro Spin and recall. Of course, the Cyclone of Coney Island roller coaster iconic is always there to do regret hotdogs of Nathan, their guests. And, in the proximity Deno Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, another icon of Coney Island, original Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel turns again in other attractions of the old school.
Wonder wheel: the Boardwalk at the 12th St; 718-372-2592
Open: April-October
Admission: Price per ride
Luna Park: 1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. 718-373-5862
Open: June-August most weekends in April, may, September and October
Admission: Luna maps of $26

Kennywood, Pennsylvania.

One of the parks to older theme of the country, Kennywood, opened in 1898 as a trolley Park. These old parks were small leisure and amusement outside of major cities at the end of their trolley lines. Kennywood, outside Pittsburgh, is a product of Monongahela Street Railway Company of Andrew Mellon. Its first mountains, Figure 8, was built by Fred Ingersoll and inaugurated in 1902. Now, visitors can ride coasters as Steel Phantom, exterminating and revenge of Phantom. Or, for a more traditional experience, there is the whip, pedalos, race car and Olde Kennywood Railroad.
4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA. 412-461-0500
Opening: End of may - week in September and October, more for August
Admission: Child: $23.99. Adults: $26.99. Senior: $17.99

Steel Pier, New Jersey

Steel Pier in Atlantic City opened in 1898 and was known for the coolest presentation in entertainment of the day: w. c. Fields, Benny Goodman, Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, and of course the human cannon ball and Hawaiian high diving. However, popularity and the pier closed in 1976 and was more devastated by fire in 1982. Enter the Donald, including Taj Mahal Hotel rebuilt icon in 1993. Naturally, there are classic rides for visitors of all stripes as the great wheel, tilt a whirl and bumper cars. But the reckless will be more interested in the Rocket, voted most extreme ride of New Jersey from 2001 to 2006.
1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ. 609-345-4893
Opening: Week beginning April 16. Every day from June 17
Admission: $1 single ride tickets

Idlewild, Pennsylvania.

Another family production Mellon, Idlewild arises outside Pittsburgh in 1878, along the Ligonier Valley Railroad. However, the Park was not really developed until 1931, when wrinkles as the armoury of Philadelphia Toboggan Co. of the 1920s. Additions and improvements have been made, once again, in the 1980s, when Kennywood society supports. A number of rides outmoded parks in Olde Idlewild, such as the whip, Skooters, Rollo Coaster and the musical ride of the 1930s can be found. [Oversized] children will especially enjoy a ride on the trolley through Neighborhood of make believe the latest Mr. Rogers'.
U.S. 2582 30, Ligonier, PA. 724-238-3666
Open: June-August most of week in October
Admission: Regular: $31.99. Senior: $23.99

Playland, New York

At this place once was "Hotels debauchery and areas attractions rowdy, attract unsavory crowds," or at least that is what the local population said late 19th and early 20th century. In response, they moved to demolish two parks on Long Island Sound and Playland open to their place in 1928. More recently, its art deco theme landed on the National Register of historic places. Seven of the original rides still in operation at Playland date to before the 1930s: Whip, Dragon Coaster, old mill, carousel, Derby, Kiddy Coaster runner and Kiddy ride. During this time, the Log Flume, Super flight, Double Shot and Playland Plunge addressed the crowd of the 21st century.
Playland Parkway, rye, NY. 914-813-7010
Open: June-August most weekends in May and September
Admission: All wrinkles: $30. Kiddyland: $20. Spectator: $10.

Lake Compounce, Connecticut.

Lake Compounce in Connecticut is the oldest amusement park in continuous operation in North America. In the mid-19th century, the Park had humble beginnings as a waterfront picnic Park, featuring a revolving swing, billiards and bowling tables first. The first electric roller coaster was added in 1914. The Park prospered until the 1990s, when he was almost forced to close. But society Kennywood has saved the Park in 1996 and over the next few years, almost $ 50 million have been invested and 20 major new rides as Zoomerang and Thunder 'n' lightning were added. These accompany classics like the mountains of Wildcat of 1927, or cart and ride around 1911.