This comprehensive
guide profiles 16 major amusement parks in the Empire State and
offers information on smaller parks
as well, with complete information on rides and attractions, a
history of each park, and best times to go. It also features vintage
photographs and postcards scenes.
Featured Parks:
* Coney Island, Brooklyn
* Astroland, Brooklyn
* Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, Brooklyn
* Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester
* Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Beach
* Midway Park, Maple Springs
* Playland, Rye
* Santa's Workshop, North Pole
* Hoffman's Playland, Latham
* The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, Lake George
* Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, Old Forge
* Martin's Fantasy Island, Grand Island
* Adventureland, East Farmingdale
* Magic Forest, Lake George
* Nellie Bly Amusement Park, Brooklyn
* Six Flags Darien Lake, Darien Lake
About the author
Jim Futrell is a resident of
Pittsburgh and historian of the National Amusement Park Historical
Association. He is the author of
Amusement Parks of
Pennsylvania and
Amusement Parks of New Jersey.
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