About Theme Parks: Take a Leap Back in Time

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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Roller coasters--and amusement parks, for that matter--are a curious study in contrasts. We love them both for their high-tech thrills and for their old-school charm. This dichotomy is especially apparent for coasters and parks that have been around for a while. Take a Leap Back in Time No operating coaster has been around longer anywhere in the world than Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Pennsylvania. The coaster opened in 1902, while the trolley park dates back to 1894. Read more about Leap the Dips and Lakemont Park. See More About:  pennsylvania theme parks  pennsylvania roller coasters  Another Trolley Park: Canobie Lake Park Vestiges of the New Hampshire park's early days remain, including its signature ride, the Yankee Cannonball. The classic wooden coaster has been operating at Canobie Lake since 1936, and it dates back even earlier to 1930 when it debuted at (the defunct) Lakewood Park in Waterbury, CT. But Canobie Lake Park offers modern-day thrills as well, including Untamed, the new coaster debuting this summer. Read more about Canobie Lake Park See More About:  new hampshire theme parks  new hampshire roller coasters  canobie lake I Think I Love You, Six Flags Radio personality, reality show casualty, and former child actor/prodigy bass player Danny Bonaduce recently paid a visit to Six Flags Great Adventure and tackled some of its renowned coasters. See More About:  six flags  best roller coasters  The Thrill is Gone Remember all those grand plans for Orlando Thrill Park? Fugeddaboutit. See More About:  florida theme parks  florida water parks  florida roller coasters Theme Parks Ads Theme Parks Amusement Park Amusement Rides Fun Parks Water Park Rides Featured Articles Universal Theme Parks Roller Coasters Theme Park Rides and Attractions Planning Theme Park Trips Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Theme Park Bests   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks and Water Parks California Theme Parks and Water Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement