Setting out to discover (or rediscover) some of Colorado’s most iconic theme park attractions this summer? Buckle up: You’re in for a wild ride.
From Lakeside Amusement Park’s neon-lit nostalgia to animatronic dinos roaring in a dim cave at Water World plus mountain-top thrills that come with stunning views that will take your breath away, here are seven of the state’s most iconic theme park attractions, ranked according to our research and subjectivity.Elitch Gardens has several contenders for uniquely Colorado rides. Take the 100-foot-tall, multicolored Ferris Wheel that lights up Denver’s skyline.
The Forest Flyer at Vail’s Epic Discovery has some 3,500 feet of track and features 360-degree loops that glide through the trees. When you factor in the ascent, the ride lasts about seven minutes. As the captain of your coaster, you can get up to 25 miles per hour on the tracks. Roller coaster riders who can keep their eyes open during the 58-second thrill are treated to views of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, Mount Sopris, Glenwood Canyon — and, for a brief moment, can see the beautiful landscapes from an upside-down perspective. For a longer ride at the park, hop on the Alpine Coaster that races down 3,400 feet of track and comes with stunning views, fresh mountain air, and zips along fields of wildflowers.
Pricing: Admission tickets are $27 for children and $32 for adults . Children 2 and younger are free. The Skycoaster is an “extra pay” ride. One rider is $38; two riders are $66 and three riders are $87.Animatronic dinosaurs roar inside a cave at the Voyage to the Center of the Earth at Water World. Excitement levels are far from endangered status; the ride has been a hit with park goers since it opened in 1993. Provided by Water World.
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