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Theme Parks in the Midwest
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THEME PARKS ACROSS THE MIDWESTERN U.S.A.
ARKANSAS
WILD RIVER COUNTRY
6801 Crystal Hill Rd.
North Little Rock, AR 72115
(501) 753-8600
IOWA
ADVENTURELAND PARK
P.O. Box 3355
Des Miones, IA 50316
(515) 266-2121
(800) 532-1286
Location: On I-80 (exit 142) at highway 65 east of Des Mione
Days open: WEEKENDS- end of April thru Memorial Day. DAILY- Memorial Day thru Labor Day. WEEKENDS in September.
Number of rides: 100
Attractions: "3 roller coasters," 2 wooden, 1 steel; "Galleon" A swaying ship.
A classic amusement park with plenty of rides. Adventureland Park also features an Inn and a campground for RV's.
MINNESOTA
VALLEYFAIR! FAMILY AMUSEMENT PARK
1 Valleyfair Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(612) 445-7600
(800) FUN-RIDE
Email: info@valleyfair.com
MISSOURI
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 338-2611
SIX FLAGS OVER MID-AMERICA
PO Box 60 Allenton Six Flags Rd
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4800
Location: on I-44 at exit 261.
Days open: DAILY- mid-May thru Labor Day. WEEKENDS- September and October.
Attractions: "Batman, the Ride," it puts you head over heels 5 times; "Ninja-the Black Belt of Roller Coasters," the name says it all.
Special events: Concerts at the Old Glory Amphitheater and more.
Thrill seekers, get ready for Six Flags Over Mid-America. With plenty of coasters, rides and more you are sure to have a good time.
WORLDS OF FUN
4545 Worlds Of Fun Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64161
(816) 454-4545
Location: East loop I-435, exit 54 in K.C.
Days open: WORLDS OF FUN WEEKENDS- April and May. DAILY- Memorial Day through August. OCEANS OF FUN- Daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Daily Hours: both open at 10am on Sat. and 10:30am rest of week
Attractions: "Timber Wolf," a legendary wooden roller coaster (one of the world's top coasters!).
Special events: "Kids Fest," June 4-19; "Celebrate America," July 1-4; "The Big Thrill," Weekends Sept. 10-18 Bop on back. "Boo! Blast" Weekends Oct. 8-30.
Join in the fun from mild to wild rides...foot-stomping, toe-tapping shows...sumptuous and savory taste treats...and then visit Oceans of Fun for a splashing' good time in a tropical paradise.
OKLAHOMA
FRONTIER CITY
11601 N. E. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 478-2412
BIG SPLASH WATER PARK
P.O. box 14156
Tulsa, OK 74159
(918) 744-1991
Location: 21st and Yale Ave. in Tulsa.
Days open: WEEKENDS- Last 2 weekends in May and Labor Day; DAILY- After Memorial Day thru mid-August.
Daily Hours: 10-8 Sat.-Fri. 12-6 Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. 12-10 Tue.-Thu.
Attractions: "Wave Pool," man-made waves that you can ride.
Body Surf, Ride water slides, have fun, soak sun...what else would you want to do?
TEXAS
WONDERLAND PARK
P.O. Box 2325
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 383-3344
(800) 383-4712
Location: In Thompson park, Highway 287 N.
Days open: April 1 - mid-September.
Daily Hours: April & May 6:30 pm-closing Sat & Sun. 1 pm-???
Number of rides: 24
Built in 1953, Wonderland Park still has rides in operation from that time.
SIXFLAGS OVER TEXAS
P.O. Box 191
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 640-8900
WET 'N WILD
12715 LBJ Freeway
Garland, TX 75041
(214) 271-5637
SCHLITTERBAHN
305 W. Austin
New Braunfels, TX 78105
(830) 625-2351 --dial O
Email: fun@schlitterbahn.com
SEA WORLD OF TEXAS
10500 Sea World Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
(800) 422-7989
(210) 523-3611
SPLASHTOWN USA
P.O. Box 2929
Spring, TX 77383
(281) 355-3300
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