World’s Most Unusual Theme Parks
When you think theme park, you think roller coasters and family fun --
gas masks or watching a
reenactment of the crucifixion? Not so much. But then you haven't checked out some of most unusual theme parks in the world yet.
Stalin’s World One of the most popular tourist spots in Lithuania, (
where is it?) the official name is
Grutas Park, and it’s divided into two zones:
totalitarian and the zone of terror. Intended to be educational for the whole family (it does include a zoo and kid’s park)
Shijingshan Amusement ParkWhen your tagline is
as blatant as this, it’s no wonder
Shijingshan Amusement Park has been called a copycat of Disneyland.
BonBon-LandOpened in 1992
near this city in Denmark,
BonBon-Land was named for a candy factory. That doesn’t immediately explain why most of the rides are rather scatologicaly themed
GatorlandOpened in 1949, this
family owned Florida institution is all about alligators. Known for its
gator wrestling, a selection
albino alligators, and the title of "Alligator Capital of the World
DiggerlandWhat most see as construction equipment, folks
in the UK see as
amusement park material. With four locations,
The Holy Land ExperienceThe Holy Land Experience in Orlando has attractions that suit its name (
see photos). You can dine with Jesus and his disciples at a portrayal of
The Last Supper,
Suoi Tien ParkA Buddhist theme park? Why not? Located
in this city,
Suoi Tien Park is an interesting mix of water rides,
Buddhist iconography and attractions devoted to escaping the torments of hell to reach eternal life
Beijing World ParkForget Epcot – see the world at
Beijing World Park. With more than 100 models of historic world monuments all in miniature,
PedrolandPedroland is a strangely tacky roadside theme park dedicated to stereotypical Mexican culture. And it’s not anywhere near Mexico
Dickens WorldNot be confused with a
more highbrow museum in London,
this theme park attempts to make 19th century London fun for everyone.
Tierra SantaIn Argentina’s version of the
Holy Land Experience, you can watch an
animatronic Jesus rise from the dead every 30 minutes – and He's 40-feet tall.
Crocosaurus CoveLocated near
this famous attraction,
Crocosaurus Cove is known for the Cage of Death, where visitors come face to face with giant
saltwater crocodilesDwarf EmpireThis is not your grandparents' Munchkin Land. Located
in this city, this
extremely popular attraction provides a good salary and free room and board to its resident performers.
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