Saturday 4 February 2012

Top 10 Theme Parks in USA

A rush from a roller coaster ride is the best way get high without getting caught! With families the best way to have fun is to go on a ride in an amusement park and enjoy the thrill.All the  rides make for great moments in both family and friends. Amusement parks are also a great place to go on a first date because there is no pressure of a one on one date in a restaurant and even if he is a bore you will still have a great time on the rides.
So here is a list of all the best theme parks in America. It doesn’t just include big wigs like Disney World and Six Flags but also the first theme park of America Knott’s Berry Farm. So the next time you want to take a vacation theme parks are great with rides,greasy food and memories that will last a lifetime.
10. Knott’s Berry farm, California
With Soak City, Joe Cool’s Backyard BBQ and regular themed events throughou the year, Knotts Berry Farm is an ideal location for all the family. Whether you’re spending the whole day or just a few hours, these sample itineraries will help you plan it all! Got teens? We’ve got a list of rides and attractions that will make any thrill seeker scream! Families, and those with small children can map out their day perfectly,too. Attractions include – Ghost Town, Camp Snoopy, Fiesta Village, Supreme Scream, Dragon Swing and more.
9. Adventure dome, Nevada
Don’t let the pink exterior fool you, the Circus Circus Adventuredome is filled with action and thrills. Housed beneath a five-and-a-half-acre glass encasement, the Adventuredome promises fun for the whole family, young and old. Attractions include Canyon Blaster, Disk’O, SpongeBob SquarePants 4D, Rim Runner, Inverter and more.
8. Enchanted Island, Arizona
The Valley’s best places to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix’s picturesque Encanto Park.Ride the historic Encanto Carousel. Pedal-boat across fish-filled lagoons. Test your skill at our arcade games, and share the memories over a fluffy ball of cotton candy.Attractions include Splash Zone, Castle Clash, Bumper Boats, C.P Huntington train and more.Voted one of the best theme parks in America by Forbes magazine.
7. Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
Imagine a park dedicated to the most delicious confection in the whole world-Chocolate!With a wide variety of shows, food and shopping this park is ideal for all of the family.Attractions include Comet, Fahrenheit, Storm Runner, Wildcat, Bayside Pier, Ferris Wheel and many more.
6. Cliff’s Amusement Park, New Mexico
Cliff’s is home to some of the wildest thrill rides ever, including the newest SUPER FIRE BALL!  Spin through the air on the SideWinder and ride a Falling Star right into orbit! It is a great water  park in the sizzling New Mexico . When the weathers hot this is the place to go.Other attractions include New Mexico Rattler, Side Winder, The Big Flush, Rocky Mountain Rapids and more.
5. Schlitterbahn, Texas
When the scorching sun of a Central Texas summer sky is roasting you alive, you can do like Texans of generations have done and head in between San Antonio and Austin where, in the town of New Braunfels, you’ll find America’sBEST water theme park — Schlitterbahn park is extremely family friendly with free parking, free shuttles between the park areas, and where you’re always welcome to bring in a picnic cooler of snacks and drinks (no need to pay high theme park food prices here!). The master blaster is the main attraction.
4.Legoland, California
Opened in March, 1990 Legoland, California is the third park to open in the chain.It has 9 sections which are the beginning, dino island,duplo village,fun town,Castle hill,Miniland USA,Imagination zone, Pirate shores and land of adventure. With an incredible collection like that i doubt anyone could get bored! It also features a sea life and aquarium.
3. Kings Dominion, Virginia
Voted as the best theme park in Virginia,Kings Dominion is 400 acres of ultimate entertainment for the entire family. It has the most hair-raising rides, the wettest water park, the most sizzling stage shows, and tons of other cool stuff everyone can enjoy.Attractions include Intimidator, Thrill Rides, Planet Snoopy, Family and Kids Rides, Live Shows, Water Park and more.
2. Universal Studios, Florida
With 25 rides to thrill kids and adults alike, dozens of live shows, and a wild water park, it’s easy to see why Universal in Orlando ranks highly among the top 10 theme parks in America. The resort even offers teen parties, holiday celebrations, and a lively nightlife scene .
1. Disneyland, California
There’s a timeless magic to Walt Disney’s original theme park in the Los Angeles suburb of Anaheim. Classic rides can be experienced again and again, just as gentle and light hearted as they’ve ever been. Disneyland was original a single park opened by Walt Disney and opened to the public on July 18, 1955 in Anaheim, California. In 2001, the area was officially named the Disneyland Resort with the opening of Disney California Adventure Park.It has miles and miles of recreational attraction.

10 Top Secret Places on Earth

The world is full of secret and exclusive places that we either don’t know about, or simply couldn’t visit if we wanted to. This list takes a look at ten of the most significant places around the world that are closed to the general public or are virtually impossible for the general public to visit.

So here I have compiled a list of some of the most secretive places on earth. These are the places which you definitely can’t visit easily.
Mezhgorye

Russia’s massive secret underground facility at Yamantau Mountain and the city of Mezhgorye is rumored that the Yamantau Mountain project was associated with the so-called ‘Dead Hand’ nuclear retaliatory command and control system for strategic missiles.

Vatican Secret Archives

Vatican Secret Archives, which are as vast as they are old. Headed by a cardinal like the Vatican Library, another rumored storehouse of secrets, they partially open today to a few approved scholars who are let in only with specific purposes and with permission of the Pope.
Club 33

Since 1967 Disney’s Exclusive Club 33, Walt Disney felt that he needed a special private place where he could entertain sponsors and other guests. After he had died Disney Land decided to make Club 33 open only to special members. As of June 2007, the membership waiting list was 14 years.

Moscow Metro-2

Metro-2 in Moscow, Russia has a secret underground metro system which parallels the public Moscow Metro. It is said to connect the Kremlin with the FSB headquarters, the government airport at Vnukovo-2. In the late 1940s Stalin had created the tunnels in the event of a nuclear war.
White’s Gentlemen’s Club

It was established in 1693 to sell hot chocolate, a rare and expensive commodity at the time. Now its membership is reserved for the wealthiest and most influential members of society.
Area 51

Area 51 which is known for its secretive nature and undoubted connection to classified aircraft research, together with reports of unusual phenomena, have led Area 51 to become a focus of modern UFO and conspiracy theories. Located at Groom Lake, it is a large secretive military base.
Room 39

Room 39 is one of the most secret organizations in arguably the world’s most secretive state. Its mission is to obtain foreign currency for Supreme Leader of North Korea. The powerful entity, which has existed for decades, is believed to raise funds through business ventures, some legitimate and some not. Room 39 is believed to be located inside a ruling Workers’ Party building in Pyongyang.
Ise Grand Shrine

The Ise Grand Shrine which is located in Japan is considered arguably one of the most sacred, holiest and important places in Japan. Shrine is demolished and Rebuilt once every twenty years. The only people who are able to access the shrine are the Japanese imperial family and the high priestesses and priests.
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center

Just 46 miles from Washington DC, a mysterious and secretive underground military base exists, located deep inside a mountain near the rural town of Bluemont, Virginia. Said to be equipped with all amenities of life. In the event of nuclear war, declaration of martial law, or other national emergency, the President, his cabinet and the rest of the Executive Branch would be “relocated” to Mount Weather.
RAF Menwith Hill
Known for its connection with Echelon spy network. The Menwith Hill spy base near Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England, is the largest electronic monitoring station in the world. It has been the key link in a worldwide eavesdropping network.

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