Location: Farmingdale, New York Years Active: 1962 – Active Adventureland NY isn’t trying to impress you with fancy tech or immersive worlds. This is classic Long Island – a little faded, a little rough around the edges, and totally unapologetic about it. Think more community fair than Disney World… with a side of greasy food…
Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine Years Active: 1902 – Active Palace Playland it’s old-school, and it shows. But that’s part of the fun! This classic park has been serving up boardwalk thrills since 1902. Expect a bit of charming wear and tear alongside the rides and attractions. Think faded paint and creaky roller coasters. It’s…
Location: Middlebury, Connecticut Years Active: 1908 – Active Quassy Amusement Park is old-school. Think faded paint and creaky rides mixed in with a few surprisingly fun coasters. It’s got a small-town fair feel with a side of lakefront charm. You won’t find cutting-edge thrills, but sometimes that’s a good thing, especially with little ones. Quassy’s…
Location: Saco, Maine Years Active: 1960 – Active Funtown Splashtown USA is the kind of place where you can forget about adult problems for a day. It’s about thrilling rides with questionable safety standards, sticky cotton candy hands, and losing your voice from screaming with joy. If that sounds like your kind of fun, buckle…
Location: Lourinhã, Portugal Years Active: 2018 – Active Okay, let’s be real, Dino Parque Lourinhã is all about the giant dinosaur models. They’re undeniably cool, and honestly, that’s probably why you’re going. The good news is they don’t disappoint! Plus, Lourinhã is a major dinosaur hotspot. They’ve unearthed some incredible fossils here, and that makes…
Location: Quarteira, Portugal Years Active: 2011 – Active Aquashow Park in Portugal is a mixed bag. That’s not a bad thing! It’s the kind of place where you’ll find mind-blowing water slides next to animal shows that feel a little outdated. If you want picture-perfect and polished, this isn’t your spot. But if you’re down…
Location: San Sebastián, Spain Years Active: 1912 – Active Parque de Atracciones Monte Igueldo isn’t your standard amusement park. It’s old – like, opened in 1912 old! You won’t find giant, cutting-edge coasters here. Instead, think creaky wooden rides and spectacular views over San Sebastián. It’s a perfect time capsule, a nostalgic escape from the…
Location: Madrid, Spain Years Active: 1969 – Active Alright, Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is like that slightly eccentric uncle of theme parks – a little quirky, a little outdated, but strangely lovable. Don’t come expecting high-tech wonders. This place is all about faded carnival charm and rides that probably predate you. Tornado, their biggest…
Location: Benidorm, Spain Years Active: 2000 – Active Terra Mitica in Benidorm…love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s different. Think ancient worlds with a side of cheesy fun and surprisingly intense rides. This isn’t your slick Disney experience. Instead, you’ll get dusty paths, shows that might as well have gladiators, and coasters that…
Location: De Panne, Belgium Years Active: 2000 – Active Plopsaland De Panne isn’t your standard theme park. It’s got a quirky Belgian vibe, all thanks to the wacky characters from Studio 100. Think singing gnomes and Vikings on rollercoasters – if you like that sort of thing! This place is perfect for families with young…
