{"id":63501,"date":"2017-08-03T10:58:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T15:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=63501"},"modified":"2017-09-23T18:38:48","modified_gmt":"2017-09-23T23:38:48","slug":"7-pint-sized-amusement-parks-your-kids-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/7-pint-sized-amusement-parks-your-kids-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"7 pint-sized amusement parks your kids will love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plenty of amusement parks have a designated area with a few kiddie rides for the little ones. But at a handful of theme parks across the U.S., little kids reign supreme. Check out these travel-worthy attractions that are small on height requirements but big on fun.<\/p>\n

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This park is brought to you by the letter A, for adorable. | Photo credit: Sesame Place.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sesame Place: Langhone, PA<\/strong>
\nCan you tell us how to get to this amusement park where the motto is \u201cGo before they grow\u201d? Just head 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia<\/a> to experience this Sesame Street-themed attraction. Kids can enjoy gentle rides like the Flying Cookie Jars, cool off in Ernie\u2019s Waterworks, catch the Neighborhood Party Street Parade and even dine with their favorite characters.<\/p>\n

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Start spreadin\u2019 the news: New York\u2019s Central Park offers plenty of kid-friendly fun. | Flickr photo: Martin Lewison<\/p><\/div>\n

Victoria Gardens: New York, NY<\/strong>
\nKids can take a bite out of the Big Apple when they visit this charming amusement park tucked away in Manhattan<\/a>\u2019s Central Park. Each year, from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September, the park\u2019s iconic Wollman ice rink transforms into a fair-like setting full of gentle rides, circus-style entertainment, kid-centered concerts and more.<\/p>\n

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The Rocket\u2019s Red Stare ride at Memphis Kiddie Park is perfect for tiny thrill seekers. | Flick photo: Marco<\/p><\/div>\n

Memphis Kiddie Park: Brooklyn, OH<\/strong>
\nHoney, we shrunk the rides. At this amusement park in suburban Cleveland<\/a>, kids enjoy pint-sized thrills like the\u00a0miniature Ferris wheel, Kiddie Boats, the Little Dipper roller coaster and, for tiny thrill seekers, the Rocket\u2019s Red Stare ride. The concession stand sells old-fashioned goodies like funnel cake, cotton candy and popcorn. Rounding out the fun are an arcade and, fittingly, miniature golf.<\/p>\n

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All aboard! | Photo credit: Edaville Family Theme Park<\/p><\/div>\n

Edaville Family Theme Park: Carver, MA<\/strong>
\nDrive about 90 minutes south of Boston<\/a> to this charming attraction that\u2019s like several theme parks in one. Thomas Land replicates the fictional Island of Sodor with all things train related; the temporary Dino Land exhibition is like a mini Jurassic Park; and Cran Central is Edaville\u2019s hub for kid-friendly rides, arcade games and occasional meet-and-greets with characters like Curious George, Pete the Cat and the Very Hungry Caterpillar.<\/p>\n

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Fairy tales come to life at Story Land. | Photo credit: Story Land<\/p><\/div>\n

Story Land: Glen, NH<\/strong>
\nYour kids\u2019 favorite stories come to life at this New England<\/a> theme park. Join Mother Goose for story time; observe real animals like the Three Little Pigs and Baa Baa Black Sheep; and enjoy an interactive play area inspired by nursery rhymes. Rides like the Swan Boats, Cinderella\u2019s Pumpkin Coach and the Roar-o-Saurus add to the fun. And each day, the park closes with a performance of Cinderella\u2019s Royal Celebration for a storybook ending.<\/p>\n

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There was an old lady who lived in a shoe\u2026and so can you at Children\u2019s Fairyland. | Photo credit: Maria Rodriguez\/Children’s Fairyland<\/p><\/div>\n

Children’s Fairyland: Oakland, CA<\/strong>
\nStorybook adventures await at this delightfully low-tech theme park across the bay from San Francisco<\/a>. Catch a production on the Aesop\u2019s Playhouse stage, enjoy arts and crafts, watch a puppet show and get up close with the animal of the day. On select summer nights, families can participate in a sleepover at Fairyland. Talk about sweet dreams.<\/p>\n

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Santa\u2019s Village debuted the Super Cyclone Roller Coaster in May 2017. | Photo credit: Santa\u2019s Village Azoosment Park.<\/p><\/div>\n

Santa’s Village Azoosment Park: East Dundee, IL<\/strong>
\nFor kids, Christmas can\u2019t come soon enough. Appease them with a trip to this recently re-opened, vintage theme park 40 miles northwest of Chicago<\/a> that pays homage to its original Christmas-themed roots. Kids can zip down Santa\u2019s Tree House Slide, twirl inside the Snowball ride and observe real reindeer while they ride the park\u2019s Alaskan Railway train. The park recently expanded to include more family-friendly rides, animal and magic shows, story time and occasionally appearances by tween celebrities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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