Western New York Amusement Parks

By Rose Ann Hirsch

Subjects: theme park, silver comet, trolley park, History, Six Flags, coaster, theme parks, cyclone, amusement park history, Darien Lake, roller coaster, Crystal Beach Park, Pictorial works, amusement ride, Six Flags Darien Lake, trolley parks, Fantasy Island, Amusement parks, New york (n.y.), pictorial works, ride of steel, New york (state), social life and customs, Social life and customs, Glen Park, Celoron Park, roller coasters, WNY

Description: "For more than 100 years, western New Yorkers have enjoyed the region's exciting amusement parks. During the days of trolleys and steamships, area businessmen created Celoron Park, Crystal Beach Park, and other fine local summer resorts. Decades later, lifelong memories were formed for neighborhood baby boomers who visited Glen Park and Fantasy Island, as well as one of New York State's finest theme parks, Darien Lake. Western New York has always been a proving ground for some of the nation's most famous roller coasters. The terrifying Cyclone, the fast and furious Silver Comet, and the extreme Ride of Steel have attracted the very bravest of visitors. In the new millennium, the summer tradition of visiting local amusement parks continues with a blend of family-orientated parks and theme parks that appeal to all ages." - *Provided by publisher*