He was struck by a car as he stood in the freeway lanes, the CHP said. The car driver was hospitalized with major injuries.

Hersheypark invested $13 million into what was, at the time, the amusement park's most elaborate roller coaster ever.

It's tough to rival Disney World's magical experiences. However, there's a fun and much more affordable alternative nestled ...

Hannah Sampson paid for her own tickets and a room once previews became available for Universal hotel guests. ORLANDO — The ...

In terms of size and number of attractions, Alton Towers in Staffordshire is the UK’s current biggest theme park. The ...

Electric lights were available in the US since the 1880s, but were not common until half a century later, which is why the ...

Before railroads, steamboats were the main way to traverse Florida. Native Americans who left the Everglades eventually started “Indian villages” particularly around Miami, to attract tourists. Long ...

Though the park got sold to new owners in 1984, it outlasted the newcomer competition developing up north. Camelot Park, which eventually became Boomer’s, opened on Blackstone Avenue north of Herndon ...

Despite a devastating electrical fire in 2021 that destroyed Castaway’s arcade and toppled its signature pirate ship, this ...

The word mall should be jettisoned from the description of American Dream — the venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is more ...

Frazee returned to Electric Park for the 1909 season, bringing with him some 2,000 alligators and crocodiles of various sizes ...

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best amusement parks.