I don't usually do trip reports as I do not have the photography skills that Daveland does, but I recently took a trip to Lake George, New York. Located there is a Six Flags amusement park called Great Escape....the park was once known as Storyland and Ghost Town. The park dates back to 1954 when it began as a storybook land filled with houses and vignettes featuring Mother Goose characters. Luckily the houses are still there to be explored. First image is of the entrance sign.
An overview of the village of story book houses.
One of the small castles, this is the home of Goosy Goosy Gander.
One of the more unique rides are Swan Boats.
The amusement park's classic carousel.
Final image for today is of this poor employee. She was representing Cinderella and basically stood all day long and never really had any one talking to her. I asked her how she became Cinderella and she said the park management just chose her as she was originally a ride operator.
Hey don't apologize; these are great!
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry for "Cinderella"....
Cool! Does the park still have Freedomland artifacts?
ReplyDeleteJed- No Freedomland artifacts that I could tell....
ReplyDeletewhat a great trip! this amusement park called Great Escape is a must see! I really like that village of storybook houses! I would love to visit it someday! By the way, 'The Witch's House' from Beverly Hills is also a wonderful storybook home. I've heard that its owner, Michael Libow plans to preserve it for the historical society. such a nice gesture, in my opinion!
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