There are several piers with amusement parks across the United States, including the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Texas, and the Jolly Roger ...

HOUSTON — As a boy growing up in Galveston, Tilman Fertitta rode his bike up and down the Seawall. He went to fairs and carnivals when they hit town and had a season pass to Sea-Arama Marineworld. In ...

After 59 years on the Ocean City boardwalk, Gillian's Wonderland Pier will finally close Oct. 13. Calls to the amusement park at 600 Boardwalk are met with the automated message, advertising the ...

A cottage industry has appeared online after Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City announced they were closing permanently in the fall. Ride tickets, or credits as the park refers to them on their ...

OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — For generations of vacationers heading to Ocean City, the towering “Giant Wheel” was the first thing they saw from miles away. The sight of the 140-foot-tall (42-meter) ride ...

To the editor: This was a wonderful tribute to two amusement piers that brought people and good times together (“A tale of two parks: One was a ‘poor boy’s Disneyland,’ the other had a Cobra Woman who ...

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. -- Snorting smoke and wearing an "I love Wildwood" T-shirt, King Kong again clings to a 60-foot lighthouse towering over the shore town's boardwalk. Eight vintage planes circle ...

Summer is in full swing at the Jersey Shore. And it's time to explore the many treasures offered in the Garden state that include beaches, boardwalks and amusement parks. Many amusement parks charge ...

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends, then Illinois has plenty of amusement parks to choose from. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or prefer more relaxed rides, there is ...