Description
Pennsylvania is home to many classic amusement parks, a few of which started operating as early because the past due nineteenth century. A few of these parks care for rides and amusements from their early years, preserving an environment of nostalgia. Others have evolved with new trends within the industry, adding top-tech rides and water parks. This book begins with a concise history of the amusement park, then surveys the industry in Pennsylvania. A comprehensive guide to 13 parks within the state and a choice of smaller ones, complete with information on rides and attractions, follows. Packed with vintage postcard images and photos.