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Playland Park
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

Another great roadside find, Playland Park (top right) on the south side of Akron is located near the "Rubber Bowl." But eventually this marquee may be all you'll see, as this funland has become just another statistic in the great defunct parkside in the sky.

Sno-Cone
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

On the Indiana Beach Midway is this Sno Cone and Cotton Candy stand. A common sight along ocean front boardwalks.

Aquarium
Wildwood, NJ
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

This aquarium which features salt water taffy is located at the Wildwoods, NJ.

Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo, MD
Photos courtesy Kate Durall

Glen Echo Park is an old amusement park that was established in the 1800's as a National Chautauqua Assembly.

Glen Echo became an amusement park in the early 1900's, which lasted until 1968.Today, the park features artists and art related organizations, a restored carousel, and education programs. More information can be found at the Glen Echo Park website.

Popcorn at Glen Echo Park
Photo courtesy Kate Durall

The Adventure Theatre is a children's theater founded in 1951. The theatre is located in the arcade building in Glen Echo Park. More information about the Adventure Theatre is here. 11-08

Adventure Theatre
Photo courtesy Kate Durall

Games Building
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here is the Games Building at Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio. Cedar Point is one of the most popular seasonal amusement parks in the country and home to 12 roller coasters.

Cedar Point is ideally located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Erie, and is a total vacation resort. Despite a recent modernization effort, a few traditional elements, including the Fascination Building facade, still remain in this park that has been in operation for over a century.

Thunderbolt Coaster
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Over in Riverside Park, Massachusetts is a "good little wood coaster" that's been servicing thrill seekers since 1940. The Thunderbolt is one of the old classic wooden roller coasters sporting a great neon entranceway.

UPDATE : Riverside Park in Agawam was bought by Six Flags and has been converted to a mega park as is their style. However the good news is the coaster has survived the change. Many thanks to Paul Roy for update.

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