Jackdude101 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This topic may turn out to be a wall of posts stating "Epcot," but whatever. Also, it doesn't have to be a theme park. It can be a city park, museum, mall, you name it. It just has to have at least one ride or attraction commonly found in a theme park or an amusement park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I quite like the Huntsville Space Center. Visited it a few times as a kid, and really want to go back. It has a motion simulator, an outdoor Space Shot, a Gravitron, and I think a 5D theater, along with a plethora of interactive exhibits and the iMAX theaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This place right here.... Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'll push this past rides as well - I absolutely adore the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. The City Museum is definitely on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lameformer Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This place right here....  I was planning to go there while visiting a family friend who lives in St. Louis but she died before we could make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejot Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Zero Gravity Thrill Park in Tx has a SCAD tower. Terror-dactyl at Cave of the Winds in Colorado. Moses Mabhida stadium jump in S.Africa. Â Heritage Park in Calgary has a vintage midway setup with one of only two operating Caterpillar rides left in the world. Â Great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I quite like the Huntsville Space Center. Visited it a few times as a kid, and really want to go back. It has a motion simulator, an outdoor Space Shot, a Gravitron, and I think a 5D theater, along with a plethora of interactive exhibits and the iMAX theaters. Â I visited back in 2012 when I was on tour with a show. We had a weekend in Huntsville and decided it'd be way more fun than sitting in the hotel or wandering the mall. It's not as cool as Cape Canaveral and it sure has its share of cheese but it's still a fun way to waste a day. The exhibits are incredible and the movies are excellent, as well. On the amusement side of things, though, it was pretty weak aside from the space shot. Being launched directly next to an actual Saturn V rocket is pretty kickass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Funland in Rehoboth Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I quite like the Huntsville Space Center. Visited it a few times as a kid, and really want to go back. It has a motion simulator, an outdoor Space Shot, a Gravitron, and I think a 5D theater, along with a plethora of interactive exhibits and the iMAX theaters. Â I visited back in 2012 when I was on tour with a show. We had a weekend in Huntsville and decided it'd be way more fun than sitting in the hotel or wandering the mall. It's not as cool as Cape Canaveral and it sure has its share of cheese but it's still a fun way to waste a day. The exhibits are incredible and the movies are excellent, as well. On the amusement side of things, though, it was pretty weak aside from the space shot. Being launched directly next to an actual Saturn V rocket is pretty kickass. Â my exact feelings on it too - especially the space shot! Â (my Ex lived in Huntsville, and i went to visit there and we spend the day, and then went to see Episode 1 in IMAX with the 501st in attendance there). and I even got to try on a helmet! one of my favorite pics -- bert luvs him some stormtrooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'll be the first to say it; Epcot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I haven't been yet, but there is the Carnival Museum that just opened last year in Brantford, Ontario. They have a few operating vintage rides such as a carousel and a couple other rides. They also have memorabilia from many past carnival operators including Conklin Shows. I plan on visiting there this summer and hopefully creating a miniature trip report to share here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdude101 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Funland in Rehoboth Beach  That's interesting because not more than a week or two ago I added that to one of my spreadsheets, as it has a legit old timey carousel.  The only thing remotely negative about these non-roller coaster places is that talking about them makes me feel like a dirty hipster. "My favorite park without roller coasters is this one. You've probably never heard of it." *adjusts hipster glasses* lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Funland also has a tremendous old-school Haunted Mansion. The park as a whole is really nice. Everything is in immaculate shape all the time and prices are incredibly reasonable. It's a family run business and it really shows. It's like night and day when compared to the parks an hour south in Ocean City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I never got to visit it, but pre-flood Bushkill Park seems like the kind of place that would have made this list. No coaster to speak of (outside of a vintage powered kiddie ride), but with Knoebels-y traits like a ring carousel, Lusse Auto Skooters, and classic rare attractions like a whip, Pretzel dark ride and even a funhouse with a functioning barrel! Pity it got wiped out in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 A fun place to visit if you're in the Cedar Point area is Put In Bay on South Bass Island. There are several ferry lines that go there. There is a really cool old 1917 merry go round on the strip. The strip is really nothing more than a crazy party town of bars after bars in old time buildings. Also of note is Perry's Monument, a 350+ foot observation tower built in 1912. Kimberley's carousel photo national park service photo construction in 1912. kinda reminds me of a coaster. ntl park svc photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This is easy. The City Museum in St. Louis. That place is freaking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 ^ Seconded. City Museum is the greatest playground. Â Also, Navy Pier. The Ferris wheel alone is worth it, but they have restaurants, shopping, a museum, and the Crystal Gardens are pretty cool too. It's an amusement park at its heart, but it's much more than that, and a must see when you're in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Alton towers has turned into the opposite of this topic! Rollercoasters but no rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoBruz199 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Alton towers has turned into the opposite of this topic! Rollercoasters but no rides. Â ... Really? Did Ripsaw, the Blade, Nemesis Sub-Terra, Submission, the Enterprise and many more get removed?? Â (I know Submission and Enterprise's removal was rumoured, but other than that...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I quite like the Huntsville Space Center. Visited it a few times as a kid, and really want to go back. It has a motion simulator, an outdoor Space Shot, a Gravitron, and I think a 5D theater, along with a plethora of interactive exhibits and the iMAX theaters. I second this! Loved the space shot when I went! Gives better airtime than a lot of coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Anywhere that has go-karts is a winner in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoBruz199 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Alton towers has turned into the opposite of this topic! Rollercoasters but no rides. Â ... Really? Did Ripsaw, the Blade, Nemesis Sub-Terra, Submission, the Enterprise and many more get removed?? Â (I know Submission and Enterprise's removal was rumoured, but other than that... *emphasis on WAS*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjpotter Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 City Museum in St. Louis. There is a 10 story slide, caves to explore, and they serve beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 While they're aren't any "rides" there, I am a big fan of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.--particularly Air & Space. Cape Canaveral in Florida is also a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 City museum hands down for me, that place was crazy and entertaining in so many ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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