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What’s the difference between an amusement park and a theme park? Glad you asked: An amusement park has rides and games, as well as other entertaining attractions, while a theme park is an amusement park that has a central theme. Now that that’s settled, you’ll want to look to the East for the best classic old amusement parks, but to spread the love we dug up a few gems out West, as well. Here are the very best vintage amusement parks in the U.S.<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: 7 amusement park wonders of the world<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lake Compounce Amusement Park:\u00a0Bristol<\/a>, CT (est. 1846)
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Rated America\u2019s first and oldest continuously-operating amusement park, Lake Compounce<\/a> continues to be top-rated. In addition to having the longest and fastest wooden coaster on the Eastern seaboard\u2014the top-ranked Boulder Dash!\u2014it’s also home to a 1911 carousel, a 1911 trolley, the Mark Twain sternwheel paddleboat and the Wave Swinger swing ride.
\nBest ride<\/strong> Boulder Dash<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Cedar<\/p>\n

Cedar Point<\/p>\n

Cedar Point:\u00a0Sandusky<\/a>, OH (est. 1870)
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Located on a Lake Erie peninsula beach, Cedar Point<\/a>‘s first roller coaster, the Switchback Railway, arrived in 1892. An innovative and popular park, it is consistently top-rated. With 365 acres it is considered the world’s largest amusement park and said to have the most rides and most roller coasters (the park has 17, among them the world\u2019s biggest, longest, tallest and fastest). Additional rides include the Power Tower thrill ride, the Giant Wheel Ferris wheel and Soak City water park.
\nBest ride<\/strong> Millennium Force<\/p>\n

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom:<\/strong>\u00a0Allentown<\/a>, PA (est. 1884)
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This park<\/a> grew slowly, transforming from a trout hatchery into a summer attraction featuring a scenic railway and Ferris wheel. It later added a carousel, whip ride, roller coaster and Tunnel of Love. Today the Planet Snoopy area is devoted to young children with gentle rides, while full-size roller coasters\u2014Talon, Stinger and Possessed\u2014and other thrill rides entertain older kids and adults. Everyone enjoys the highly-ranked water park.
\nBest ride<\/strong> Possessed<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Coney<\/p>\n

Coney Island<\/p>\n

Coney Island:\u00a0Cincinnati<\/a>, OH (est. 1886)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Situated along the Ohio River, this park was originally called “Grove Park, The Coney Island of the West” (at that time, Ohio was considered “West”). A year later it was renamed Coney Island<\/a>. Rides include a Giant Circle Swing, a shoot-the-chutes water ride, a wooden Ferris wheel and roller coasters. Currently, Typhoon Tower\u2014said to be the world\u2019s largest Hydro Storm\u2014is the prime attraction.
\nBest ride<\/strong> Typhoon Tower<\/p>\n

Oaks Amusement Park:\u00a0Portland<\/a>, OR (est. 1905)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located at the foot of the old Sellwood Bridge, this was the first amusement park<\/a> on the West Coast. It is well-priced with free parking, and is a popular place to roller skate and picnic. It\u2019s all nostalgia here, with a section of kiddie rides and miniature golf, plus a hand-carved Herschell-Spillman carousel (circa 1911), bumper cars and a miniature train that goes all around the park.
\nBest ride<\/strong> the vintage carousel<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/p>\n

The Giant Dipper at Sant Cruz Beach Boardwalk<\/p>\n

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Santa Cruz<\/a>, CA (est. 1907)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Set along one of the few boardwalks left on the West Coast, this park<\/a> has free admission. A half-mile-long concrete boardwalk parallels a gorgeous beach and ocean. Visitors pay per per use for the adult and kiddie rides and can freely peruse arcade games, fast-food stands and souvenir shops. Major rides include the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster (built in 1924 and now a National Historic Landmark) and the Logger’s Revenge flume ride, but no one wants to miss the old-fashioned carousel that features 70 hand-carved horses and a rare ring toss.
\nBest ride<\/strong> Giant Dipper<\/p>\n

Sea Breeze Amusement Park:\u00a0Irondequoit<\/a>, NY (est. 1879)
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Overlooking Lake Ontario near Rochester, beautiful\u00a0Sea Breeze<\/a>\u00a0has a popular carousel, a spinning roller coaster and other classic and modern rides (bumper cars, a log flume and kiddie rides), as well as Raging Rivers water park. its\u00a0Jack Rabbit wooden rollercoaster was the fastest in the world when it debuted in 1920.
\nBest ride\u00a0<\/strong>Jack Rabbit<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Lakeside<\/p>\n

Lakeside Amusement Park<\/p>\n

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Lakeside Amusement Park: Denver, CO (est. 1908)
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Located on a picturesque lake with mountain views, this park<\/a> promises \u201cexcitement, history and charm.\u201d It has trains, a merry-go-round, a drop tower, bumper cars and many spinning rides, plus Kiddies’ Playland just for young children.
\nBest ride<\/strong>\u00a0Drop Tower<\/p>\n

Idlewild Park:\u00a0Ligonier<\/a>, PA (est. 1878)
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This naturally beautiful park attracts families and children. Its original amusement area\u2014Olde Idlewild\u2014has plenty of nostalgic amusements, including traditional rides such as a 1920’s carousel, Ferris wheel \u00a0and Tilt-A-Whirl. Other popular attractions at\u00a0Idlewild<\/a>\u00a0include the Raccoon Lagoon, Story Book Forest, Jumpin’ Jungle and Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood (formerly known as Mister Rogers Neighborhood) children’s areas.
\nBest ride<\/strong>\u00a0Wild Mouse<\/p>\n

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