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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Opened in 1902, New Hampshire's lovely Canobie Lake Park is one of the few trolley parks remaining in the US. This week we shine the spotlight on the traditional park. We also take a peek at a decidedly modern park in Texas which features nothing but thrills. New Hampshire's Old Park In the late 1800s and early 1900s, electric trolley companies often built picnic parks or "pleasure parks" at the end of their lines to generate additional revenue. Many of these parks, including Canobie Lake, evolved into amusement parks. While the trolleys are long gone, Canobie Lake Park is still providing fun and thrills. It's signature ride, the circa-1930 Yankee Cannonball wooden coaster, is still a potent thrill machine and a stellar piece of living history. Read more about Canobie Lake Park. See the Yankee Cannonball Take a tour of Canobie Lake and see how the classic park integrates its rides with its generous canopy of old-growth trees and lush landscaping. Might as Well Jump--at Texas Park Forget about carousels and cute walkaround characters at this Dallas, Texas park. Zero Gravity is a unique thrill park designed exclusively for extreme adrenaline junkies. The five rides include diabolical contraptions such as Nothin' but Net in which daredevils are lifted 130 feet in the air and then dropped--without a harness, parachute, or nothin' else--into a net. If that sounds like your idea of fun, read more about Zero Gravity. This Week's Theme Park News Is Universal Conjuring More Potter Attractions? There might be more fun in store for muggles. Legoland Florida Blocks Out Plans for Hotel and Convention Center Second-phase plans for new park. Theme Parks Ads Theme Parks Water Park Rides Park Adventure Fun Park Lagoon Park Featured Articles Follow Me on Twitter Walt Disney Theme Parks Six Flags Theme Parks Universal Theme Parks Roller Coasters Theme Park Rides and Attractions   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks California Theme Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement