Location: Muskegon, Michigan Years Active: 1956 – Active Michigan’s Adventure isn’t your standard amusement park. It’s got history – the place started small as Deer Park Funland back in 1956. Now, this Michigan institution sprawls out near Lake Michigan. Picture roller coasters whipping through the trees! They’ve got a mix of everything: old-school rides, a…
Location: Vallejo, California Years Active: 1968 – Active Six Flags Discovery Kingdom isn’t your average theme park. It’s a California gem – part thrill-ride madness, part animal sanctuary. Love rollercoasters? They’ve got the kind that make you scream yourself hoarse. Prefer to chill with dolphins and tigers? You’ll find them here too. This place has…
Location: Saint-Paul, France Years Active: 1983 – Active Parc Saint Paul isn’t Disneyland. It’s smaller and tucked away in the French countryside. That’s part of the charm! Think of it as a quirky mix of family fun and woodland adventure. It’s got some seriously thrilling rides, but also gentle carousels for the little ones. Founded…
Location: Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France Years Active: 1973 – Active Parc Le Pal is way more than just a theme park. It’s a zoo too! This quirky spot in France offers a mix of intense rides and chill animal encounters. They’ve been around since 1973, building a solid reputation with families and coaster fans. The animal part…
Location: Jeanménil, France Years Active: 1966 – Active Fraispertuis City isn’t Disneyland. It’s smaller, a bit older, and that’s part of the charm. This place feels authentically Western – a little rough around the edges, just like you’d imagine. The Timber Drop coaster is a must. It’s loud, a bit rickety, and way more thrilling…
Location: Les Epesses, France Years Active: 1989 – Active Puy du Fou is the French theme park that ditches princesses and rollercoasters for something way more thrilling – real history brought to life. We’re talking gladiators battling in a Roman stadium, Vikings raiding a burning village, and knights jousting in a medieval tournament. This place…
Location: Ingoldmells, England Years Active: 1995 – Active Fantasy Island Resort isn’t your grandmother’s amusement park. It’s quirky, a little rough around the edges, and definitely has a unique British seaside charm. It opened way back in ’95, and let’s just say some of the rides show their age. But hey, that’s part of the…
Location: Capriate San Gervasio, Italy Years Active: 1971 – Active Welcome to Leolandia! This Italian theme park is tailor-made for families…or is it? While kids will undoubtedly adore the fairy tale atmosphere and kiddie rides, some adults might find it a bit too saccharine. Still, it’s conveniently located near Milan, so why not see for…
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Years Active: 1923 – Active Liseberg in Gothenburg ain’t your average theme park. It’s been around for a century – that tells you something. Sure, it has the wild roller coasters like Helix (locals say it’s best at night). But what sets Liseberg apart are the weird little things. The gardens are…
Location: Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France Years Active: 1987 – Active Futuroscope isn’t your average theme park. Think more sci-fi thrills, less fairy-tale fluff. This place will mess with your mind in the best possible way. Get ready for a sensory overload! “The Time Machine” catapults you through history with crazy 4D effects. Then, shrink yourself down to…
