Saturday 15 June 2013

Fun Amusement and Detroit Water Parks

By Frank Herbert


Detroit?s a tough working and hard playing city. Thanks to its sizeable and busy population, Detroit knows how to deliver fun to its residents and visitors. There are numerous theme parks in Detroit to spend an electrifying day at, with one or two offering some historic features also.

Stagecoach Stop USA

This is one of the top theme parks in Detroit, thanks to its unique theme of the old West. This western town attraction is packed with all the predicted Western themes,eg gunfight shows, duels, taverns serving old time sarsaparilla root lager, and stagecoach rides. Although it is about an hour drive from the Metro Detroit area, it is sure to provide at least a half days worth of good old fashioned entertainment. The park latterly closed its petting zoo and rides, however it still is open on the end of the week. The park can be contacted at 517-467-2300.

Cedar Point

One of the bigger amusement parks near Detroit, Cedar Point is a very popular stop for amusement and theme park goers. This is due to the fact that it isn't only packed full of great rides and roller coasters (it has the biggest selection of any park in the entire world), but also may include one of the best Detroit water parks. This amusement park is of historic import as well because it happens to be the second oldest amusement park in the U. S.. It is found on the edge of Lake Weird, offering great views of the Lake from the park's tallest roller coaster, the Magnum. It's a fun park to visit with the entire family, containing many superbly landscaped areas, ice-skating shows, water rides, food, drink, and memento outlets, and children's areas. In 2007, the park built their latest ride, the Maverick, a 4,450 foot long coaster which features a 95 degree drop, many tunnels and twisted turns. While it is about a 2 hour drive from the town, it is certainly worth the trip!

Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad

This is a whole village of 35 historic buildings created in the theme of a 19th century village. With a working locomotive offering train rides to youngsters. This theme park has many attractions consistent with the 1800s; craftspeople demonstrating candlestick making, woodworking, and metal smithing, opera house shows, mock school study rooms and classes, and more. There is also a totally functional historical carousel, as well as gondola rides and the Genesee Belle, a real paddleboat on which visitors can take short rides on the stream. All of the costumed villagers make visiting this attraction a really unique step into older, easier times.

Michigan's Adventure and WildWater Adventure

One of the finest Detroit water parks, Michigan's Journey also has many high octane roller coasters and is probably one of the largest parks in the area. There are many great attractions in the park for kids, teens and thrill hunters of every age group. Some of the more aggressive rides include Cyclone Zone, Snake Pit, Corkscrew and Thunderhawk that reach high speeds and aren't for youngsters or the faint of heart. The roller coaster thrill rides are part of Michigan's Journey, while the water rides are a part of Wildwater Adventure, one of the Detroit water parks. Michigan's Adventure and WildWater Adventure are separate but offer fascinating rates for residents or visitors who want to have a thrill-filled weekend.




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