Fun Amusement and Detroit Water Parks

By Frank Herbert

Detroit?s a tough working and hard playing town. Thanks to its big and bustling population, Detroit knows the simplest way to deliver fun to its residents and visitors. There are many theme parks in Detroit to spend a gripping day at, with 1 or 2 offering some historic features too.

Stagecoach Stop USA

This is undoubtedly one of the top theme parks in Detroit, thanks to its unique theme of the old West. This western town attraction is packed with all the expected Western themes, such as gunfight shows, duels, pubs serving old time sarsaparilla root beer, and stagecoach rides. Although it is roughly an hour drive from the Metro Detroit area, it is bound to provide at least a half days worth of good old-fashioned entertainment. The park latterly closed its petting zoo and rides, however it still is open on the end of the week. The park can be contacted at 517-467-2300.

Cedar Point

One of the bigger entertainment parks near Detroit, Cedar Point is an an incredibly popular stop for amusement and theme park goers. This is because it is not only packed full of great rides and roller-coasters (it has the largest selection of any park in the entire world), but also may include one of the finest Detroit water parks. This amusement park is of historic import as well because it happens to be the second oldest amusement park in the United States. It is located on the fringe of Lake Eerie, offering great perspectives of the Lake from the park's tallest rollercoaster, the Magnum. It is a fun park to go to with the whole family, containing many beautifully landscaped areas, ice-skating shows, water rides, food, drink, and keepsake outlets, and children's areas. In 2007, the park built their newest ride, the Maverick, a 4,450 foot long coaster which features a 95 degree drop, many tunnels and twisted turns. Even though it is about a 2 hour drive from the town, it is definitely worth the trip!

Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad

This is literally a whole hamlet of 35 significant buildings constructed in the theme of a 19th century village. With a working locomotive offering train rides to children. This Detroit theme park has many attractions consistent with the 1800s; craftspeople demonstrating woodworking, metal smithing and candlestick making, opera house shows, mock school study rooms and classes, and more. There's also a totally functioning historic carousel, as well as gondola rides and the Genesee Belle, an authentic paddleboat on which visitors can take short rides on the river. All of the costumed villagers make visiting this attraction a truly unique step back into older, faster times.

Michigan's Adventure and WildWater Adventure

One of the best Detroit water parks, Michigan's Adventure also has many high octane roller coasters and is one of the biggest parks in the area. There are numerous great attractions in the park for children, kids and thrill seekers of all ages. Some of the more aggressive rides include Cyclone Section, Snake Pit, Corkscrew and Thunderhawk that reach high speeds and aren't for children or the faint of heart. The roller coaster thrill rides are a part of Michigan's Adventure, while the water rides are part of Wildwater Journey, one of the Detroit water parks. The two parks are separate but offer attractive rates for residents or visitors who need to have a thrill-filled weekend.

About the Author:

Frank Herbert has been fascinated by the theme parks in Detroit for several years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces about the attractions Detroit offers for many online publications. For more info about Detroit water parks and amusement parks, feel free to visit his site.