Amusement and Theme Parks

Gurnee offers more than shopping and amusement parks (Daily Herald)

9 May 2008

Gurnee, home to Great America and Gurnee Mills, offers everything families want -- affordable homes, good schools and plenty of entertainment and recreation.

Sandusky, Lake Erie attractions ready for bigger crowds (FOX Toledo)

9 May 2008

Thrill seekers flock to Ohio's north coast every year hitting the area's water parks, theme parks and island adventures. But with a struggling economy and sky high gas prices starting many in the face as the summer vacation season arrives, many Ohioans and Michiganders are likely to stay closer to home this summer.

Area amusement parks offer new rides, special deals (Baltimore Sun)

8 May 2008

As summer approaches, local amusement parks are opening their gates. Some feature new rides, like Six Flags' Tony Hawk's Halfpipe waterslide. Others are offering package deals; Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland offer a combination ticket.