Location: Bloomington, Minnesota Years Active: 1992 – Active Nickelodeon Universe: A Fun-Filled Theme Park in USA in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a thrilling and family-friendly theme park that has captured the hearts of visitors since its grand opening on March 15, 2008. Nestled within the iconic Mall of America, this indoor amusement park offers a whimsical escape…
Location: Brooklyn, New York Years Active: 1896 – Active The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded at Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan in 1896, and moved to Coney Island in 1957. The aquarium is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as part of its integrated system of four zoos…
Location: Los Olivos, California Years Active: 1981 – Active Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch or Neverland, is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, located at 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, California, on the edge of Los Padres National Forest. It was the home and private amusement park of American entertainer Michael Jackson from 1988 until 2005. The ranch is about 5 miles north…
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Years Active: 1985 – Active Myrtle Waves is a water park attraction in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the largest of the five water parks in the area and in the state. The park has been operating each season since opening on June 1, 1985. As of the 2019 season it featured 22 slides and attractions…
Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts Years Active: 1897 – 1987 Mountain Park, located on Mount Tom in Holyoke, Massachusetts, was originally built as a trolley park by the Holyoke Street Railway Company. Trolley parks were built just outside populated areas to encourage trolley usage on weekends. The Holyoke Street Railway company created two attractions, Mountain Park toward the…
Location: Wildwood, New Jersey Years Active: 1969 – Active Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is a classic seaside amusement park located on The Wildwoods’ boardwalk in Wildwood and North Wildwood, New Jersey. The park has been family owned and operated since 1969 and is currently run by 2nd generation Morey Brothers, Will and Jack. Morey’s Piers…
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Years Active: 1963 – 2004 Miracle Strip Amusement Park was a theme park located in Panama City Beach, Florida, which operated from 1963 to 2004. The highlight of the park was The Starliner Roller Coaster, an “out-and-back” wooden coaster designed by John Allen upon the park’s initial conception. A few other…
Location: Savio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Years Active: 1992 – Active Mirabilandia, situated in the scenic region of Savio within Emilia-Romagna, Italy, stands as a captivating testament to the magic of amusement parks. Since its grand opening on July 4, 1992, this enchanting theme park has consistently enthralled visitors with its diverse array of attractions and immersive experiences….
Location: Gombak, Malaysia Years Active: 1970 – 1994 Opened in 1970 in Malaysia, Mimaland offered to the public a giant maze, dinosaur models, a lake for fishing and boating, a forest, and much more! After a death at the pool, a series of events led to the closing of the park in 1994. Mimaland Map 1990
Location: Ermenoville, Picardie, France Years Active: 1963 – Active La Mer de Sable, nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Ermenonville, France, is a captivating theme park that has been enchanting visitors since its opening in 1963. Located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Paris, this unique park offers a thrilling blend of Wild West and desert-themed adventures….
