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DELAWARE Funland Rehoboth Beach What it doesn’t have in size, Funland Rehoboth Beach makes up in nostalgia. This familyowned amusement park (funlandrehoboth.com) is situated on a picturesque boardwalk that invites guests to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the sea. Entry to Funland is free, but tickets (the old-fashioned paper kind) are needed to enjoy the rides. Typically, smaller rides require one to three tickets, while the thrill rides run four to six. Check online for prices. There aren’t any roller coasters, but thrill-seekers will enjoy the iconic Haunted Mansion and the popular new SuperFlip 360. In addition to other thrill rides like the Paratrooper, Gravitron and SimRider, Funland offers options for younger kids. “For our smaller guests, Funland is excited to be debuting a new Jungle of Fun this summer,” says spokeswoman Lynne Henschke. Other tot-size rides include a mini Ferris wheel, carousel and indoor boats.
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NEW JERSEY Clementon Park and Splash World First opened in 1907, New Jersey’s Clementon Park and Splash World (clementonpark. com) in Clementon, N.J., is one of the oldest operating parks in the U.S. The park boasts several impressive thrill rides, including Hellcat, a wooden roller coaster that plunges 110 feet; King Neptune’s Revenge, a coaster built over Clementon Lake; and Ring of Fire, a 60-foot loop of stomach-churning fun. The younger set can enjoy Playport, an interactive, multilevel maze, the kid-size Safari Train and Kidzland Castle, a medievalstyle bounce house. In addition to the traditional rides and attractions, cool off at Splash World. The water park includes Big Wave Bay, a 23,000-square-foot wave pool where you can catch a Dive-In movie at dusk. There’s also Laguna Kahuna, a 1-acre, five-story Polynesian-themed water play area. The whole family will enjoy seeing the park from the C.P. Huntington Railway, a miniature replica of a classic steam engine, or 90 feet atop the Giant Ferris wheel. A variety of dining options include the Terrace Food Court and Big Wave Pizza.
FUNLAND REHOBOTH BEACH; CLEMENTON PARK AND SPLASH WORLD
Rounding out the Funland experience are several traditional carnival games and an arcade. Souvenirs can be found at the Funland store, and there’s a food cart that sells popcorn, cotton candy and snacks. But if you’re looking for something more substantial, try the concession stands along the beach. There are numerous lodging options along Rehoboth Beach, so you can stay and play for days.