Amusement+Parks+of+America

__Coney Island__ Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York, is the most advanced amusement park in America. We have a telegraph tower, one of the first of its kind. Also, we have a three hundred foot tall observation tower, in which you can see your house! Coney Island also has hot dogs! What are hot dogs, you ask? Hot Dogs are long, rounded, and thin pieces of beef that will make your mouth water. You do not want to miss coming to Coney Island.

__Entrance to Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, N.Y.__ Illistrated Post Card Company. 12 Dec. 2008 .

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__ Lake Compounce __ Lake Compounce, the oldest amusement park in America, is the place of your dreams. Founded by John Compound and located in beautiful Bristol, Connecticut, this is the ultimate weekend getaway. At Lake Compounce, we have many invigorating activities, such as swimming, rowing, and bowling. In addition, those who enjoy music will love Lake Compounce, as many concerts are held in our gazebo. Moreover, we have a brand new casino coming soon, which will entertain even the best card players.



__Ashland City Band__. 13 Dec. 2008 .

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__ Cedar Point __ Located in Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point is perfect for everyone. At Cedar Point, we have top notch Steamboat rides for only twenty-five cents! Also, we have one of America’s best roller coasters. At twenty-five feet high, the Switchback Railway is a speed demon and reaches a top speed of ten miles per hour. If you can handle it, Cedar Point would love to have you visit!

__Thompsons Switchback Railway 1884__. Wikipedia. 13 Dec. 2008 .

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__ Seabreeze Park __ Seabreeze Park in Rochester, New York was founded by the Norris family. Seabreeze has magnificent views of the sparkling waters of both the Irondequois Bay and Lake Ontario. We have a trolley that leads into the park, and if you’ve never ridden one before, it is an experience that you must have. Like our slogan says, we aim to bring you “More Smiles Per Hour” than any other amusement park, and so we’re bringing you a brand new carousel in the near future! http://greywolf.critter.net/images/gallery/sevensisters/carousel.gif

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__ Tolchester Beach __ Tolchester Beach is a picturesque amusement park with enough fun for the entire family! Located in Kent County, Maryland, Tolchester Beach has beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay. However, you are not restricted to simply looking; we have swimsuit rentals for those who would like to frolic in the crisp water of the bay. If you’d like to just relax, we have a perfect picnic area for you. For people that would like to stay overnight or for a weekend, we have a hotel and restaurant that are of the utmost quality. Our carousel is fantastic for the kids and will keep them entertained for the entire day.