You’ll Want To Ride The One Of A Kind Wooden Roller Coasters Found At Camden Park In West Virginia
West Virginia only has one amusement park in the whole state, but what a unique amusement park it is! Camden Park in Huntington is one of only 13 trolley parks left open in the United States, and the only one not associated with the end of an actual trolley line.
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But that's not the only thing that makes Camden Park super unique. Two of the only three operating traditional wooden roller coasters built by National Amusement Devices left in the nation are here at the park!
Known as the Big Dipper and the Lil Dipper, these rides hearken back to the mid-1900s, when amusement parks were a staple attraction for American families.
The Lil Dipper, a tamer version of the Big Dipper, is a perfect introductory coaster for young adventurers who are cultivating a love for wild rides, but aren't quite up to full throttle yet.
The two wooden Dippers aren't the only rides available at Camden Park, either... there are plenty of other options both for small kids and bigger ones, including calm boats, speedy water rides, and dizzying whirls!
Did you know the history of the Big Dipper and its unique significance as one of the only rides of its kind left in the nation? Do you trust its wooden support system and dare to ride it when you visit?
To learn more about the rides at Camden Park in West Virginia or to purchase tickets or a season pass, visit their website. You can also find them on Facebook. The park is open select days and times from July to October.
Even though Camden Park is West Virginia’s only amusement park, we do have a few other unique rides, including this aerial tram!
Address: 5000 Waverly Rd, Huntington, WV 25704, USA
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Cristy lives, writes, tutors, gardens, hikes, and relaxes with her family in the heart of Appalachia. She loves exploring new places, and she loves heading back home again when she's done.
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