Friday 15 March 2013

Discover Family Entertainment At Nebraska Amusement Parks

By Joane Bringle


When travelers think of Nebraska, they usually think of explorers, pioneers, Native Americans, the Great Plains, farms and ranches. Visitors and residents will be pleasantly surprised to discover amusement parks Nebraska offering family entertainment. Some are indoor centers open all year round.

In Omaha visit Fun-Plex, the largest ride and water park in Nebraska. The Water Park features Motion Ocean, Lazzzy River, and two 5-story water slides. Fun-Plex has the Big Ohhhhhh!!!, the only adult roller coaster in the state. Fun-Plex also features carnival rides, go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, and an arcade. Fun-Plex hosts parties and company picnics. They also offer a summer day camp for kids from 7-13.

Enjoy that 1950's favorite, roller skating, at Skatedaze Family Entertainment Center. But there's more. There's rock wall climbing, laser tag, and an arcade. For little ones there's a 2-story play structure and kiddie rides. There's a medium sized roller coaster the entire family will enjoy. Skatedaze hosts birthday parties and group events. They offer an overnight adventure for scout troops.

Omaha residents and visitors will surely enjoy Family Fun Center. This entertainment complex boasts an arcade, laser tag, laser maze, glow golf, paintball, and a foam version of paintball called bazooka ball. Laser tag is played in a 2-story arena. Paintball is played with paintless paintballs so there's no ruined clothes and no mess.

If you're near Lincoln, visit the Champion Fun Center for family friendly activities like miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, bowling, water balloon competitions, and an arcade. Their signature ride is a 4-story Free Fall. A similar experience can be had at Papio Fun Park in Papillion, a year round center featuring go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, batting cages, water wars, and an arcade.

Visit Columbus, Nebraska to enjoy a Christopher Columbus themed water park with replica ships and water cannons. In Grand Island visit Island Oasis Water Park for 6 acres of year round, indoor water play. There's a wave pool, lazy river, spray fountains, a sandy beach, and an assortment of water slides from kid-sized to the 6-story Typhoon slide.

There's family entertainment to be found in this rural state. In addition to amusement parks Nebraska, counties and cities host their own summer fairs and festivals with carnival rides for family fun. The State Fair is in Grand Island. This years dates are August 23rd through September 2nd. Pumpkin patches offer Halloween fun. The largest is Vala's Pumpkin Patch with children's rides and haunted houses.




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