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Abandoned amusement parks, frozen in time

06-14-2024

	June 14, 2024

Atlas Obscura Lists

A World Tour of Abandoned Amusement Parks

There aren’t many places in the world that invoke pure joy like a theme park or amusement park—but they don’t last forever. In many places both fun and funds run dry, leaving behind a unique kind of abandoned space. From a forlorn waterpark baked by desert heat to a Western-themed attraction left to rot in Japan, here are some of our most interesting abandoned amusement parks.

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Holidays

Inside the World of ‘Art Dropping’

Mark your calendars for next year: Every March 12th, free paintings might be up for grabs in your area.

Science

What Did The First Person to See X-Rays Think?

According to legend, she said, “I have seen my death!” and never set foot in her husband’s lab again.

Gastro Obscura

How to Be a Water Judge

Tasting notes include flabby, flinty, and wet dog. Hey, no one said being a water judge was easy.

Atlas Obscura Courses

The Truth About Sharks

Sharks—possibly one of the most misunderstood creatures that roam the oceans. Dive into this course with us as we explore the lives of these elegant predators!

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Floating Along with Florida’s Gentle Giants

Dive into the milky blue waters of Blue Spring State Park with the latest episode of the Atlas Obscura Podcast! Join host Dylan Thuras as he meets Florida's unofficial mascot, the manatee, and explores the conservation efforts that have helped their population flourish. From just 14 manatees to an astounding 729, discover the incredible success story of these gentle giants.

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Green Island, Taiwan

A Taiwanese Island’s Prehistoric Ruins

A prehistoric fishing village, known as Youzihu, lies in ruins on the mostly uninhabited east coast of Green Island.

New Jersey

This House Is a Tribute to Frank Sinatra’s Music

Croatia

These Basketball Courts Come With a Scenic View

Scotland

The Abandoned Bus of Scarista Beach

Italy

The Gardens Turning Fog Into Food

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Dugout Canoes at Lake Phelps of Pettigrew State Park

A surprise discovery at Lake Phelps (along with many other Native American artifacts) was more than 30 dugout canoes. They were most likely built by the Carolina Algonquin people, who arrived in the area more than 800 years prior to the first Europeans—dating some of the canoes to be more than 4,000 years old.

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