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Thursday, August 10, 2006

A truly mind-blowing place to visit, Wonderworks is billed as "an amusement park for the mind". There are over 100 interactive amusements for a new and unique experience for the entire group or family.
The Building itself is actually upside, as you'll notice upon getting closer. The fun just begins there. Amusements are aimed at stimulating the mind as well as body. Virtual Sports allow you to face off in a 3-D computer generated world of basketball or soccer. The Earthquake Simulator recreates a 5.3 earthquake, and you get to feel what it is like to sit during a quake of this magnitude. If you're still feeling brave, you can test your will by laying on a bed of 3,500 sharp nails.
Flight simulators re-create flying F18 fighter jets as well as the Discovery Space Shuttle. Wonderworks also features a 10,000 square foot Lazer Tag arena in their basement. Outshoot your opponents in this huge, fast paced maze.
The Wonderworks Cafe serves up delicious food and snacks; you'll find all your favorites, pizza, hot dogs, pop corn and ice cream. The Gift Shop offers souvenirs, clothing and an amazing wall full of bulk candy with just about every sweet treat you can think of.
When on a bus charter day trip to Orlando plan a stop here, the entire group will be amazed. They offer discounts and packages for youth groups and corporate events. For a birthday that they'll never forget, plan a party at WonderWorks, they have packages to meet all budgets. Call (407) 351-8800 x3316 for reservations and bookings.

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Florida's first theme park, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park is located in Winter Haven Florida and has been serving up family fun for over 70 years. There are amusements, rides, live shows and concerts as well as a water park, Splash Island. No matter what age, every member of the group will be satisfied by a day at Cypress Gardens.
Visitors will be amazed at the beautiful landscaping and gardens. Native and exotic plants are on display, including shrubs and bushes cut into shapes andcharacterss.
Roller coaster enthusiasts will not bedisappointedd at Cypress Gardens, the Triple Hurricane is a classic wooden coaster that offers plenty of thrills while reaching speeds of 35 mph. The Swamp Thing is a suspended coaster which sends you screaming over 1,100 feet of steel track withyourr feet dangling below you.
The gorgeous two level Boardwalk Carousel is aclassicallyy designed merry-go-round with hand-carved and painted animals, chariots and gondolas. For a great view of the park, the Paradise Sky Ferris Wheel lifts riders 100 feet above the ground.
Live shows are held throughout the day, you'll find everything from water-skiing demonstrations to animal encounters and even ice skaters.
Cypress GardensAdventuree Park is open year round. Groups of 15 or more can get discounted rates, reservations must be made 72 hours in advance. Schools are also offered a special rate during the school year. Parking is available for the largest of bus charters and the driver can get in for free. Call 1-863-324-2111 for reservations.

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Opened 10am to midnight 7 days a week year round, Fun Spot is a great way to spend a day for the entire family or group. Not a huge and overwhelming theme park, Fun Spot provides family entertainment in a comfortable and clean environment.
Fun Spot has four very unique Go-Kart tracks to challenge any driver. The multi Level Quad Helix holds up to 23 other carts to race against on a track that rises up to 25 feet in the air. The Trasher is a sprint track that demands precision braking and accelerating to master.
The tracks at Fun Spot don't close in the rain, so as long as you have the nerve you can race the course rain or shine.
You'll also find family and thrills rides at the Fun Spot. A 100 foot high ferris wheel, the Revolver gives an awesome view of the Orlando sky line. The whole group will enjoy the Bumper Boats; just imagine bumper cars but in water.
Food, snacks and beverages are sold throughout the park, vendors sell such favorites a cotton candy, french fries, nachos and hot dogs at every turn. There is also a 10,000 square foot Arcade that features all the hottest video games as well as the old-time classics such as pinball machines, SkeeBall and air hockey.
Discounts and food packages are available to groups with 10 people or more, a reservation is required. Bus charter groups are given a personal welcomed upon arrival by a member of the Fun Spot staff. Contact Sandy or Lola at 407-363-3867 ext. 116 for reservations.

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The St Louis Zoo was founded in 1910 and has long been a favorite tourist site for families living in and visiting Missouri. Since its opening, the St Louis Zoo has been involved in animal conservation and education. There is more than just animals, the St Louis Zoo has plenty of attractions to keep the entire group interested for the whole day. More than 7 quality Retail and souvenir shops offer animal themed accessories and merchandise for sale. Food and snacks are available throughout the park and you have you choice of cafe's, serving everything from ice cream to pizza.
Creatures of all shapes and sizes and from all areas of the world make there home at the zoo. You'll find different exhibits that showcase an area of the world and its inhabitants. The River's Edge is an exhibit that features animals that make their homes on the banks of rivers. Elephants from Asia, African Black Rhinos, cheetahs and hippos are on display in faithful re-creations of their habitats.
The Discovery Corner features a Childrens Zoo which includes a petting area, shows and a play ground. Kids can play and learn as they get up close and personal with the animals in an interactive environment. At "the Wild" exhibit, on display are endangered grizzly and polar bears, orangutans, chimps and gorillas.
The St Louis Zoo is perfect for a bus charter day trip and a great value too. The Zoo offers discounts to groups of 15 or more and is great for extended families, corporate outings, camp and schoolfield trips. A greeter will even welcome your bus and group up arrival. Call (314) 781-0900, ext. 344 or email groups@stlzoo.org for more information.

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For more than 10 years Earnest Hemingway made this house and town his home. The Nobel Prize winning author found comfort in the laid back life-style of the Florida Keys. If you're on a bus charter to the Key West area, plan a stop at this favorite Key West attraction.
Located at 907 Whitehead Street, the Hemingway Home was built in 1851. The house is still occupied by over 60 cats, some of which are direct descendents of the cats that lived with Hemingway. The famous five toed cats were a gift by a local ship captain and the family has been there ever since. Each cat has its own name and individual personality.
Hemingway moved into the house in 1931 and it still contains the furniture that he and his family used. The unique pool was the first residential swimming pool in Key West. The saltwater pool is surrounded by lush landscaping and is 9 foot at the deepest point. Built in 1938, the pool cost over $20,000; an enormous sum at the time.
The Hemingway Home and Museum has a souvenir shop and is opened 365 days a year, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tours are given daily by knowledgeable guides. Group rates are available, in advance or at the gate. Its tropical setting and landscaping also make it perfect for a wedding, party or corporate affair. Plan your next special event at this historical house which has been host to some of the most famous authors and artists in the world. For details regarding catered events or group tours call (305) 294-1136.

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Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains, Camelbeach Waterpark is one of Pennsylvania favorite family fun spots. The eastern summers have been too hot for comfort, there's no better place to cool off than Camelbeach Waterpark.
At Camelbeach there are over 22 waterslides alone, that will keep anybody busy all day. With water rides from mild to wild, every member of the family or group will find a ride or amusement to suit their tastes.
A family thrill ride, the Titan is the world's largest slide of its type; at over 8 stories tall and close to 1000 feet in length the whole group can ride in the 5 person tube. For the pure thrill seeker, take your choice or poison on the Triple Venom water slides; three slides over six stories tall, each offer a different experience. Beach goers wont miss the ocean at the Kahuna Lagoon. The biggest waves of any wave pool in the north east are found here; every hour a 4 to 6 foot wave, the Kahuna, is unleashed.
Camel Cove is a family friendly interactive water play are. With a giant dumping bucket, waterfalls, swings and slides the kids will spend all day discovering each adventure. The Nile Adventure River is a lazy ride along a 1000 foot gentle flowing river; you can get as wet as you want with waterfalls, geysers and bubbling waters along the way.
There are discounts available to groups of 20 or more people with 48 hour notice. One complimentary ticket is offered with each 20 paid visitors so the bus charter driver can even join in the fun.sales@camelbeach.com(570) 629-1661

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Just down the road from the Dallas Zoo, the Dallas Aquarium has been opened since 1936 and it's been a Texas family favorite ever since. When on a bus charter to Dallas, make a plan to stop here and the Dallas Zoo.
At the Dallas Aquarium are over 6000 animals including freshwater and marine fish, reptiles and invertebrates. The aquarium is a leader in the conservation and breeding of endangered Texas species; they were the first to breed the Texas blind salamander in captivity.
The unique Seahorse Rodeo exhibit displays a variety of seahorse species. From the large pot bellies to the dwarf seahorses, they are on display in all sizes and colors as well as their relatives the pipefish and shrimpfish. Also on exhibit are unusual creatures such as jellyfish, stone fish and 5 foot long electric eel. You'll find a recreation of a flooded Amazon rain forest, the water is alive with over 30 fish including the deadly Piranha.
The breeding lab at the Dallas Zoo is an exhibit in itself. A viewing window lets visitors get a behind the scenes look at the many active conservation programs at the aquarium. The fish and animals are fed at 2:30 daily in front of guests, with sharks feeding on Sundays and Wednesdays and the piranha eating on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the American alligators only get to feed on Fridays.
The Dallas Aquarium offers educational and field trip programs for school groups. School groups receive a discount for pre-registering. Call the aquarium at (214) 670-8443 for information.

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The Dallas Zoo is a 95 acre park located in Dallas Texas. Home to over 8000 animals, the zoo is on the forefront of animal conservation and scientific research. The first and biggest zoo in Texas, the Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888. There are animals from all over the world as well as a glimpse of the local wildlife found in Texas.
The zoo is separated into two major areas; ZooNorth and the Wilds of Africa. Each features a vast array of animals from the large to small, cute to creepy, and delicate to dangerous.
ZooNorth features the ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat;a one acre exhibit that recreates a recently logged rain forest and houses Sumatran and Indochinese tigers. The Primate Place is made up of 6 different exhibits, each home to a variety of primates. Monkeys from South America, Africa and Asia are on display in recreated habitats. A creepy but interesting exhibit, Bug U features invertebrates native to Texas such as cockroaches, diving beetles, tarantulas, black widow spiders and more.
The Wilds of Africa section is 25 acres that recreates the six major African habitats. The monorail safari takes guests on a 25 minute tour of the entire section so you wont miss a thing. Don't miss Crocodile Isle a new exhibit, which houses three huge Nile Crocodiles.
The Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo is a great place for interaction with the animals as well as a little education. A Pony Ride, a butterfly garden and petting zoo will keep the little ones occupied and interested.
The Dallas Zoo has two food concessions, and a gift shop which sellssouvenirss, toys, stuffed animals and more. If you are a school or boy/scout troop, discounts are available making the Dallas zoo a great value for a bus charter day trip. Call them for reservations or more details at call (214) 670-6832.

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The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park Indiana and was opened in 1964. Perfect for any group that is looking for an interesting bus charter day trip, the Indianapolis Zoo is home to animals, reptiles, birds, fish and much more.
The zoo's inhabitants live in what are called biome's. A biome is basically a man made environment that matches as closely as possible the real world conditions of its inhabitants. The Forests Biome houses creatures from the worlds forests,such as huge Kodiak bears and rare Siberian tigers.
The Waters Biome represents fish and mammals from a wide range of areas of the world. On display in recreations of their natural habitat are polar bears, seals, sea lions and penguins. The Dolphin Pavillion has daily shows featuring the star performers, the dolphins. The Plains Biome recreates an African plain, complete with grazing zebras, eland, giraffes, storks, baboons, wild dogs and of course lions. The Australian Plains exhibit features red kangaroos and emus.
Shows are held through the day which show how the zoo's staff interact with the animals; watch as the Elephants are fed and bathed, or be surprised by the Feature Creature which spotlights a different animal every day.
There is a gift shop located in the park and food, snacks and beverages are available throughout.
The Indianapolis Zoo is wheelchair accessible, wheelchair rental is available upon request. Baby strollers are allowed in the park, and can be rented also.
If you have a group, discounts are offered to groups of more than 25. A catering menu is available for weddings,events and birthday parties. Schools and boy/girl scout groups will find a field trip to the Indianapolis zoo a fun and educational way to spend a day. Call (317) 630-2014 for more details regarding their group packages and rates.

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Hollywild Animal Park is a 100 acre zoo located in Inman South Carolina. Opened by the Meeks family in 1970 under another name, Hollywild has become famous for the talent of its inhabitants. David Meeks is well known for training animals for over 65 movies as well as thousands of commercials and events. Animals from Hollywild have been seen in hit movies such as the Prince of Tides, the Big Chill, the Last of the Mohicans, Days of Thunder and the Mercury Lynx and Cougar commercials of the 1970's.
Hollywild is home to over 500 rare and exotic animals. There are interactive exhibits that allow for a true hands on experience. The Close Encounters exhibit allows visitors to have personal contact and hand feed some of the animals, of course not the dangerous ones. The Outback Safari takes guests on a tour of 70 acres of free roaming animals, most of which can be fed by hand.
A new home has been created for the parks black panthers, JR, Shalimar and Caesar are gorgeous and rare creatures that are right at home in their new habitat.
Hollywild Animal Park offers discounts for groups of 15 or more, which means that it is a perfect place to visit for a bus charter day trip. A great birthday party package is available that the kids will just love. Educational programs are offered for schools, church groups and boy/girl scouts. For details about the park and group rates call (864) 472-2038.

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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

The Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky has been named the #1 Aquarium in the Midwest by Zagats Family Travel Guide 2004.
There some 70 exhibits with amazing creatures from all over the world. You'll find everything alligators to sharks. With over 1 million gallons of salt and freshwater tanks and exhibits, the Newport Aquarium is at the for front in marine life and and animal conservation.
Visit Gator Bayou to see the American Alligator in action, these monsters grow to over 16 feet and 1 ton and are housed in a swampy enclosure close to their original habitat. Dangerous and Deadly displays 11 of the most feared and deadly animals in the world; view electric eels, Pirahna, dart frogs and the gorgeous but lethal Lionfish.
A truly unique experience, Shark Central allows visitors to view and even touch sandsharks, jackson sharks and pajama catfish as they swim in a 5,000 gallon tank.
The Surrounded by Sharks exhibit is an 85 foot acrylic underwater tunnel with sharks, rays, groupers and others swimming around. On display are some amazing animals; sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks and nurse sharks are on display as is Sweet Pea a Ray Shark the only one of its kind on display in the world.
The entire Aquarium is wheelchair accessible; however baby strollers are not allowed at all hours due to safety and traffic issues, its best to leave the strollers at home. Food can not be brought in from the outside, but Sharkey's Cafe serves up a great atmosphere and even better menu.
The Newport Aquarium is a great bus charter day trip for any school, group or family. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, book in advance get a bigger discount. Call the Sales Office at (859) 815-1423 for more information.

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The casinos and resorts of the southern gulf area are making a strong come back after Hurricane Katrina. The Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi area are still some of the countries most scenic areas. The IP Hotel & Casino is located in Biloxi and shows that Mississippi is on its way back.
Located on the Back Bay of Biloxi, the IP provides sandy beaches, luxury accommodations and great night life. Not just all night life and gambling, the IP as well as Biloxi offer great family entertainment. There are over one thousand newly added rooms and suites with basic amenities such as wireless internet access, nitendo and movie rentals and room service. Non smoking and handicapped rooms are available upon request. The family will find the Cinema 6 movie theater a relaxing getaway, with its 6 theaters there is always a movie for any age showing.
There is over 70,000 square feet of casino at the IP, spanning three floors. With over 1900 slots and video poker machines, gamers of all sized budget will find something. A new Poker room features 16 tables with all the latest and hottest poker games.
Food ranges from the affordable Back Bay Buffet, which serves International all you can eat to the elegant and pricey Thirty-Two steak house. Sports junkies will have no problems at the Highlights Sports Bar & Grill, open 24/7 there are over 65 plasma TV's tuned to nothing but sports.
The IP Hotel & Casino has golf packages, and they have a great space and planning team for corporate events or meetings. For families and groups traveling by charter bus, party-bus or limousine, you can rest assured knowing that the IP can accommodate the largest of bus or limo.

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Silver Dollar City is a family theme park that is designed with the look and feel of America circa the 1880's. Located in Branson Missouri, its one of Bransons favorite family fun spots.
Branson Missouri is known for its great family entertainment and Silver Dollar City doesn't disappoint. There are 30 rides and attractions, unique specialty shops, live shows and demonstrations of 1880's living. Craftsmen located throughout the park display the skills needed to survive in America during the 1880's. Blacksmiths, glass cutters, woodcarvers are just a few of the craftsmen demonstrating their trade.
A wide selection of rides and attractions are available to suit the tastes of the entire family or group. Four water rides will keep visitors cool and wet. The American Plunge is a classic log flume ride, at five stories high it provides quite a splash down. The Lost River of the Ozarks is a wild whitewater raft ride that thrills with its winding and splashing twists and turns. Splash Harbor is an interactive water play area with a three story tower featuring water guns, sprayers, slides and waterfalls.
Daredevils aren't forgotten at Silver Dollar City, there are plenty of thrill rides to provide enough chills for even the most die hard thrill ride fanatic.The PowderKeg is a $10 million dollar launch roller coaster, sends riders rocketing to 53 mph in 2.3 seconds through spiraling turns reaching a top speed of over 60 mph.
Groups of 15 or more traveling by bus charter will find a great value for their money at Silver Dollar City. They offer packages for schools, family reunions, travel professionals and corporations; they also offer picnic, special event and birthday party planning with a full catering menu. For group rates and information call 800-417-7770.

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Knott's Berry Farm is America's first theme park, and has a tradition of providing family entertainment at a competitive price. Started in 1920 as berry farm, it is a great place for a bus charter day trip or family vacation, families will find amusements for all sizes and ages at this 160 acre park. Complete with a resort hotel, Knott's Berry Farm has long been a favorite of families from all over the country.
This theme park has some of the world's scariest thrill rides, including the world's best launch coaster the Xcelerator which accelerates at a jaw dropping 0 to 80 mph in 2.3 seconds; that's really fast. One of the best wooden roller coasters in the West is the GhostRider, a classic coaster with a height of over 115 feet, 14 hills and reaches speeds of 56 mph.
Water rides are just as thrilling as the coasters at Knott's Berry Farm. The Perilous Plunge is the tallest water ride in the world. A little shorter than Niagara Falls, riders are plunged down a world record 115 foot soaking vertical waterfall drop. Bigfoot Rapids is actually California's longest man-made white water river and sends your raft through rapids surrounded by waterfalls, boulders and towering cliffs soaking riders as they go.
Camp Snoopy is the place for the kids, and the child in all of us grown ups. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are your host to a world full of Peanuts inspired and themed amusements.
You'll find great food, snacks and beverages at Knott's Berry Farm, all the classics and traditional are featured. Plan to pay tribute at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant which serves up the most delicious fried chicken and mashed potatoes and has been doing so since 1934.
Knott's Berry Farm has many packages and options available to groups, schools, extended families and corporations as well as group hotel rates. Contact them at (714) 220-5220 for more information.

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Magic Springs and Crystal Falls Parks are located in beautiful Hot Spring Arkansas. Two parks in one, you'll find great thrill rides and amusements, plus a full water park; this is a great deal for any budget minded group planning a bus charter trip during the summer months.
There are some serious thrill rides at Magic Springs. The newly added X-Coaster is a thrill a second, at over 65 miles per hour you'll be sent screaming from a height of over 165 feet through corkscrew turns and a 360 degree loop - upside down. The Gauntlet puts you in a seat with your feet dangling beneath you as you fly over 2200 feet of steel track racing at over 60 miles per hour. A Classic wooden roller coaster, the Arkansas Twister is a wild ride through the hills of the Ouachita mountains at speeds over 50 miles per hour and with a max height of 100 feet.
The family will find milder rides that will please every member of the group. The classic Carousel and Merry-Go-Round are always crowd pleasers and there are family adventure rides as well.
Crystal Falls is the perfect place for getting wet or just kicking back and relaxing during a hot Arkansas summer day. The Crystal Falls Wave Pool is 350,000 gallons full of waves of all sizes, with areas designed just for lounging. The Hugh Sierra Slide Tower provides four lanes of twisting and turning water slide fun, each with its own surprises. The Grizzly Creek Splash Zone and Bear Cub Bend are areas just for the little ones with pools, waterfalls and interactive water features.
School educational programs are offered at Magic Springs and discounts for groups of 50 or more. Your group can also enjoy a delicious catered picnic as well as a great day at two great parks. Call Group Sales at 501-318-5370 for more information.

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Monday, August 07, 2006

If planning a bus charter day trip to The Oaks Amusement Park in Portland Oregon, make sure to bring your roller skates. At over 100 years old the Oaks has long been family favorite among Oregonians and is one of the oldest amusement parks in the country.
You can find thrill rides, games, rides just for the kids and ofcourse roller skating. Out of the 20 rides there is fun for every member of the group. If you love to roller skate the roller rink at the Oaks is perfectly maintained and at 100'x200', the all wooden floor is one of the largest on the west coast.
The Oaks has plenty of thrills, the Looping Thunder Roller Coaster is a chilling steel track coaster that sends riders through a 360 degree loop. If your stomach is still feeling strong, try the Scream-n-Eagle, a swing ride that sends you spinning as you swing back and forth, higher and higher at each pass.
There are also family rides as well. The Tilt-A-Whirl, Zoooom Coaster and the Big Pink Slide are rides that accept riders of all sizes as long as accompanied by an adult making a great opportunity for the family to spend time together. The Carousel at the Oaks is a classic dating back to 1912. A kids section has a few rides just for the young ones to spend some time while the adults rest.
The Oaks Amusement Park offers group discounts as well as a fully catered picnic which is perfect for a corporate, family or school group bus charter outing or day trip. You can contact the Catering Department at (503) 238-6622 for further details.

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If you love the old classic style amusement park, you'll really get a kick out of Lakeside Amusement Park. Located in Denver, Lakeside has been serving up family entertainment to Colorado for decades.
Featuring great rides, live events, and a traditional amusement park midway filled with all the latest video games there is something for every memeber of the family.
Home to the World Famous Cyclone Coaster, this wooden roller coaster has been ranked as a classic by America Coaster Ethusiasts Magazine year after year. Two other steel roller coasters give thrill seekers a run for thier money; the Chipmunk is for the daredevil in the group only, while the Dragon is a bit more family friendly.
There are plenty of tamer more traditional amusement park rides at Lakeside. The Merry Go Round has a selection of animals and fairy tale creatures to ride and is the original ride from when the park was first opened. There are also two steam trains from the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair take visitors on a relaxing train ride around the park.Lakeside also has a childrens section with 15 rides just for the kids under 7. The little ones will be thrilled to ride these mini scaled down versions of the adult rides found at the park.
Lakeside Amusement Park is both family and group freindly, they have discount packages for groups of 10 people or more, making it a perfect bus charter day-trip in Colorado. You can email them at groups@lakesideamusementpark.com, or call (303) 477-1621 for more details.

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An awesome day of family fun can be had at a great value at Castle Park in Riverside California. Castle Park has been in business for over 30 years and they were voted the "Favorite Attraction in the Inland Empire". A beautifully landscaped and maintained park, with amusements for all ages Castle Park is an excellent bus charter day trip for any size group or family.
There is a mix of the traditional and modern, featuring rides, games and live events. It doesn't matter what age you are you are, you cant help but be amazed by the one of the oldest Carousel's in the country. This carousel was built for Hershey Park, Pennsylvania but found a new home at Castle Park. There are two classic trains which take you on a tour of the parks amusements. You'll also be in awe of the selection of midway games, with both the classic Skeeball as well as the latest video games. One of the largest Log Flume rides ever built will keep the entire group cool after a day of fun; this ride pumps over 20 thousand gallon per minute ensuring everybody a good soaking.
The Championship Miniature Golf Courses provide four challenging and fun courses each with its own unique theme. Obstacles such as waterfalls, rapids and fountains are abound everywhere on these gorgeously maintained courses.
Castle park is very group and family friendly, they offer discounts and special food packages for groups of 15 or more people; this is a great value for any corporation, school, church group or extended family. They also have a special birthday party package with options for all budgets. Call 951-785-3030 for booking arrangements or questions.

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The eastern summers are heating up and there is no place as beautiful as Cape Cod in the Summer. There's no better way for a group or family to spend a day together than at Water Wizz Water Park.
Located in Cape Cod Massachusetts, Water Wizz Waterpark is the only waterpark in the south-eastern New England area. The park is spacious but not big and overwhelming, just big enough to pack in all the water rides and summer amusements to please even the fussiest memebr of the group. If you're not the water ride type, you can still enjoy a day at Water Wizz. The Par Island Miniature Golf course offers a challenging course for even the most seasoned of mini-golf pros. There are sand and grass areas for lounging and tanning; Water Wizz provides the lounge chairs.
There are water amusements for everyone including an area just for the little ones. Tadpole Lagoon and Minnows and Guppies Way are water play areas sized just right for kids under 7. For strong swimmers, the Mussel Beach wave pool has 3 1/2 foot waves as well as a great lounge area with umbrellas and beach chairs.
Thrill seekers will not be disappointed either, the 50 foot high Hurricane Hill water slide has hair raising watery twists and dips. A little less challenging but still thrilling the 6 story Canal water slide is the longest on the East Coast and keeps you wet for the entire ride.
If you're traveling with a group to Cape Cod Massachusetts by bus charter during the summer plan a stop at Water Wizz Waterpark. You'll find group discounts are available for groups of 25 or more people. Contact there group sales office at 508-295-3255.

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Located within James Island County Park, Splash Zone Waterpark is one of South Carolina's best values for a bus charter day trip during the heated southern summer.
There are amusements to keep the entire group wet and cool as well dry and relaxed. For water slide lovers, the 200 foot tube slide and the 200 foot open slide are enough to keep you wet all day. The Caribbean themed water amusement features a multi-level play structure with slide, water wheels and geysers. You can swim or tube through the 500 foot lazy river which has a gentle enough current to keep you moving, along the way you'll find waterfalls and sprayers for that extra splash. If you prefer to relax and enjoy the shade or sun, Splash Zone provides plenty of lounge chairs and scenic areas.
Splash Zone has a food and beverage concession on park grounds featuring all your favorite southern summer treats. You'll find changing rooms and showers are available, as are inner tubes and mats for use on water amusements. Life jackets can be provided for the little ones and certain amusements have height and age restrictions. Swim wear, sun tan lotion, towels and more can be purchased at a retail store located within the park.
Organizations such as churches, schools, extended families and corporations receive discounts for groups over 15. Splash Zone Waterpark also offers birthday parties and catered events, making for an extra added value when the group is traveling by bus charter. Call 843-795-4386 for more information or reservations.

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Sunday, August 06, 2006

Splashdown Waterpark is Northern Virginia’s largest water amusement park. Located in Manassass Virginia, Splashdown Waterpark is 13 acres of wild water fun for the entire family and a great way to beat the Southern heat.
There a five differentacress with ride and amusements forvisitorss of all ages and sizes. Splashdown has a Children's Area with 4 scaled down water slides and an interactive, multi level watery playground. For relaxing, the Funbrellas and the Pavillion provide lounge chairs and plenty of sun or shade, which ever you prefer at the time. The 770 foot Lazy River water ride lets you take a relaxing float on a tube at just the right pace. The two Tropical Twister Water Slides, two 4 story water slides and two fast cannonball slides give the thrill riders a chance to get wet and wild.
Favorite summer foods and treats are featured at Splashdown. The Coney Island Cafe, Paradise Pizza and Sweets n Treats serve up all the treats that make a day at the park special. They also have the latest sweets craze, Dip-n-Dots thoseweirdd little things that tastes amazingly just like ice cream.
Splashdown Waterpark offers group rates to groups of 20 more, which makes it a great value for any school, family or company planning a bus charter trip in Virginia. They also feature special packages for birthday parties, corporate outings, schools and youth groups. For more information and group pricing, you can call (703) 361-4451 ext. 222.

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Florida is home to the American Alligator, as a matter of fact lately there are everywhere. But until a few years ago the American Alligator was actually on the verge of becoming an endangered species. Wildlife Parks like Gator Park have done a lot to help in the conservation and preservation of these beautiful creatures.
Located in the Everglades, Gator Park is a lush environment to view and interact with some of Floridas most beautiful and deadly creatures. You'll get a chance to see the wide array of wildlife that is present in the Everglades, aside from the gators. The Everglades are also home to the American Crocodiles, which are different from gators in that the croc's can live in slightly salty water. There are over 200,000 alligators currently making their homes in the Everglades.
Florida's diverse wildlife is present in the Everglades. On a tour of Gator Park you'll come across snakes, turtles and exotic birds such as peacocks and macaws. A tour is not only interesting but educational as the tour operators are very well trained and knowledgeable.
A demonstration is given at Gator Park which displays a bare-handed tehnique used by Indians to capture live gators. At the show, visitors have the opportunity to come face to face with the alligators and even hold a baby.
A favorite of visitors is an Airboat Tour of the Everglades. Offered every 30 minutes daily, an experienced tour guide takes you on a tour around the Everglades pointing out the sights to see as you go. As you start out your tour, most likely you'll be greeted by a 6 foot alligator named Jumbo.
Gator Park can be had for private parties as well as corporate events. It is a great stop when on a bus charter trip to Miami Florida, or make plans for a special event or birthday party; they also offer full catering services. For reservations or more information, contact John at 1-800-559-2205.

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Worlds of Fun is a theme park for the entire family located in Kansas City. Opened in 1973, Worlds of Fun is themed around the Jules Verne's adventure "Around the World in Eighty Days". Over 235 acres, including a water park Oceans of Fun, there is a full day of entertainment for the whole family.
There are 10 major thrill rides at Worlds of Fun, with everything from roller coasters to water rides. If you dare ride the Mamba roller coaster you'll be treated to one of the most amazing rides of your life on this 205 foot tall monster which is one of the longest, tallest and fastest coasters ever built. Newly added is the Patriot, a $14 million steel roller coaster which takes riders on a 60 mile per hour screamer, upside down with their feet dangling below them. Perfect for the entire group, the Monsoon is a water coaster that fits up to 20 passengers and takes them on a 50 foot plunge, splashing down into an awaiting lagoon.
Oceans of Fun is packed with thrill water rides as well as rides for the little ones and the entire family. Just for the adults however is the Castaway Cove, which allows the big kids in the group to relax by the pool with an ice cold beverage.
Camp Snoopy is a special place for the kids, as well as the adults. Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang is on hand, as are themed rides and amusements for the little ones.
Group rates, special events and packages are available for groups or companies, making this a wonderful value for a bus charter day-trip. World of Fun also offers a birthday party for children at Camp Snoopy for groups of 8 to 20 kids. Call 816.303-5135 for more information about their group packages.

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Silverwood Theme Park is the largest theme park in the northwest and is always a favorite bus charter day trip for groups, families or companies in Idaho. Providing great family fun and an awesome value, Silverwood Theme Park has enough rides and amusements, including a water park which will keep every member of the group entertained.
A definite must for any roller coaster fan, Silverwood Theme Park's Coaster Alley contains 4 of the wildest coasters in the country. For the bravest among the group, Tremors is a 60 plus mph wooden roller coaster with a 100 foot drop that takes riders into a pitch-black underground tunnel. The new Droptower is a 140 foot tower ride that elevates riders high above the park and then plummets them to earth at over 45 mph.
Boulder Beach Water Park is a large and modern place with water amusements, food and snacks for visitors of all ages and sizes. There is a gigantic 22,000 gallon wave pool complete with a white sand beach and section just for the little ones. Boulder Beach also has water thrill rides, 40 foot slides as well natural shaded areas. Polliwog Park is a section just for the kids featuring interactive play elements, wading pool and huge bucket waterfall.
Silverwood Theme Park is an excellent value for any group in Idaho taking a bus charter day trip. Group rates are available for 15 people or more and they offer meal packages as well. Contact Silverwood Group Sales at 208-683-3400, ext. 3 for reservations or details.

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