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Updated July 9, 2008
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Amusement Parks
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Amusement Parks
Roller Coasters Water Parks
| Safer Parks | "The Saferparks website was launched in 2000 to help consumers, industry, and regulatory officials prevent amusement ride injuries by sharing safety information and ideas. " |
| Amusement Safety Organization | "The only independent organization to publish annual amusement park incident / injury figures as well as provide you with an independent look at the amusement industry." |
| Theme Park Insider | "In the United States, no official source is keeping a complete national record of theme park accidents. And in many U.S. states, including Florida, theme parks are not legally required to report accidents involving injury to anyone. That's why Theme Park Insider users are stepping up, to provide amusement park safety data that the public needs, and ought to be entitled to get." |
| Ride Accidents.com | "Searchable data bank of amusement park accidents and safety records." |
| USA Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks, Zoos |
Search by state |
| Search For Theme & Amusement Parks By State | "Click on the map to select a state or choose from the list below." |
| International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions | "Our mission is to serve the membership by promoting safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the amusement parks and attractions industry." |
| Defunct Amusement Parks | "Defunct Amusement Parks (previously known as defunctparks.com) was created to consolidate as much information about defunct amusement parks and rides as possible. We wanted to provide information on parks that are gone. " |
| Theme Park Review | " Theme Park Review began as a "place to post photos of our travels" in 1996 and has evolved into the #1 un-official theme park and roller coaster website* that includes photos, videos, and information of roller coasters and theme parks all over the world. " |
| Theme Parks Online | "The ultimate guide to theme and amusement parks in the United States. Information from over 200 different parks as well as the only complete, interactive park tour, available outside of the park itself, can be found within. " |
| National Amusement Park Historical Association | " NAPHA is the world's only educational and enthusiast's organization dedicated to all aspects of the amusement park. In this site you will be able to find out about NAPHA, its publications and its events. Also included are all kinds of facts and figures about the amusement park industry. Learn about the history of the industry, where the world's oldest amusement parks are located, what parks feature world record breaking roller coasters, where you can still experience that classic ride you might remember from childhood plus all kinds of other great stuff." |
| Theme Park Insider | " Planning a trip to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World or Universal Studios? Thinking about a trip to Southern California's theme parks? Looking for insider advice on getting the most from an amusement park trip? Let Theme Park Insider's award-winning reader ratings and reviews help. " |
| The Park Adventurer | "TPA was founded in 1994 by Rick West in Irvine, California. After serving as an industry writer for other fanzine publications, Rick branched out on his own to create the ultimate publication for enthusiasts. In the early days, our newsletter, The Brake Zone, became a hit with both fans and industry leaders. Each month, TPA took its readers on a ride through the past, present and the future by reviewing new attractions, reporting on new developments on the horizon and memorializing those older theme parks and rides no longer with us. Our first slogan was a perfect fit and its remained part of the Theme Park Adventure experience for over a decade." |
| Theme Park City | Locations of parks and information about the amusement park industry. |
| UK Theme Parks | "We'll give you all the information you need on the UK's most popular theme parks including reviews of the top rides and attractions, opening times, prices, directions and how to get cheap tickets!" |
| Disney | List and information about the Disney Theme Parks |
| Universal Studio | List and information about the Universal Studio Attractions |
| Knott's Berry farm | "The year was 1920 when Walter and Cordelia Knott moved to the then-sleepy community of Buena Park, Calif. to farm 20 acres of rented land. Today, that land is part of 160-acre Knott's Berry Farm, America's first theme park and the 12th most-visited amusement park in the country. And, while the Knott Family no longer owns the venerable attraction, the Knott spirit of hard work and down-home hospitality lives on in new owner Cedar Fair, L.P., who acquired Knott's Berry Farm in December 1997." |
| South of the Border | I-95- U.S 301-501 South Carolina |
| Wall Drug | "The Wall Drug Store got its start during the Depression years by offering Free Ice Water to thirsty travelers. From their beginning in 1931 to today, the family-owned and run business continues what their reputation was and is built on — giving friendly service to the public!" |
| Six Flags | "Six Flags, Inc. is the largest regional theme park company in the world -- a national brand with regional focus. Our 21 entertainment destinations in North America comprise theme, water and zoological parks. Last year, nearly 30 million guests spent a combined 250 million hours at Six Flags parks." |
| Thrill Network | Includes a database of parks and ride types |
| Fun Guide | "FunGuide has: Over 430 web pages! with hundreds of Amusement Parks, hundreds of Ski Resorts, hundreds of Golf Courses, lots of Fun places, Museums and Historical Sites, fun Related Businesses," |
"A comprehensive, searchable database with information and statistics on over 1800 roller coasters throughout the world." |
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| Roller Coaster Database | |
| Ultimate Roller Coaster | " Now hop on board our roller coaster, lower your restraint, and get ready, as you're about to learn everything there is to know about the world's favorite amusement park ride, the Roller Coaster. " |
| Roller Coaster History | "Discover the history of the world's most popular thrill ride, the Roller Coaster. Explore this series of articles on Roller Coaster History to learn about the origin and development of this legendary amusement park scream machine. " |
| Roller Coaster History | "In the 1600s in Russia, the forerunners of present-day roller coasters were huge blocks of ice that were fashioned into sleds," |
| How Roller Coasters Work | "Roller coasters are driven almost entirely by basic inertial, gravitational and centripetal forces, all manipulated in the service of a great ride. Amusement parks keep upping the ante, building faster and more complex roller coasters, but the fundamental principles at work remain the same." |
| Coaster Grotto | " Search the roller coaster directory to locate 1000's of roller coasters around the world. View roller coaster statistics, facts, and information from the roller coaster database." |
| Coasters.net | " The site's emphasis continues to be on information and ease-of-navigation rather than flashiness. " |
| World's Wildest Roller Coasters | "The world's wildest roller coasters are crouching in the theme park wilds, ready to uncoil and strike the visitors with an irresistible adrenaline rush, the only addiction without any noticeable side-effects (other than a crazed look)." |
| Travel Digest Roller Coasters | Links to Internet sites |
| American Coaster Enthusiasts | " ACE is the world’s largest ride enthusiast organization, and its members are the most educated, dedicated, and passionate amusement park guests. ACE’s activities are extensive and include award-winning publications, action-packed events, and exhaustive preservation efforts." |
| Coaster Quest | "Here, you can learn plenty of interesting information about Roller Coasters and Amusement Rides. There are hundreds of photos of roller coasters, along with photo-filled lessons on Coaster Construction, Coaster Maintenance, Coaster Safety Systems, How various features of a coaster work, and basically anything else you want to know about roller coasters and amusement rides can be found within this site or on our links page." |
| " Waterparks.com is the official Web site for the water park and water-leisure industries. It is the most comprehensive listing of water parks in the world! It was developed and is maintained by the World Water park Association, the international organization created to further safety and business effectiveness in the water park industry." | |
| WaterParks.com | |
| Indoor Water parks | Listed by State |
| Waterparks.org | The home of the World Water park Association |
| Ultimate Water parks | "Ultimate Water park is an online guide and publication about water parks and exciting water park attractions." |
| Search For Water Parks By U.S. State | "Click on the map to select a state or choose from the list below." |
| How Waterslides Work | "In the past 30 years, the world of water slides has exploded. Water parks boast slides with dozens of loops, top speeds and exhilarating, 100-foot drops. A water slide is like a wet roller coaster with no seat and no safety harness." |
| Yahoo Directory of Water parks | Listed randomly. Internet links. |
| Best Water parks in America | Top ten. |
| Water Park Safety | " These are basic water park safety tips to make your experience near the water safer. " |
| Why Is It Important to Be Safe in the Water? | "Splashing, wading, and paddling — it must mean a great day in the water. Playing at the beach, at a water park, by a lake, or in a pool can be a real treat on a hot day. Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger." |
| National Water Safety Month | " The first step in getting this important event recognized is to ask each state`s Governor to proclaim it as such. Below are some examples of Gubernatorial Proclamations that WWA has received for the 2007 event." |
Aquariums & Zoos
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Aquariums & Zoos
"The National Aquarium in Baltimore seeks to stimulate interest in, develop knowledge about, and inspire stewardship of aquatic environments." |
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| National Aquarium in Baltimore | |
| National Aquarium in Washington DC | "The National Aquarium in Washington staff strives to communicate the magic and mystery of the world beneath our waters - a world that will thrive only if we all work together to preserve its healthy longevity." |
| The Association of Zoos and Aquariums | "Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science." |
| Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploratio | "Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is so much more than an aquarium. It's not just a place to visit ocean life, it's a unique experience in living marine creatures and the latest discoveries of our underwater world." |
| NAUSICAÄ | "NAUSICAÄ is a unique place where visitors can discover the marine
environment. At once entertaining, educational and scientific,
the Centre derives its originality from its main focus on the relationship between Man and the Sea." |
| Aquarium History | "The origins of aquarium keeping have been around for about as long as keeping food fishes, although the methodology and understanding of aquarium filtration has varied considerably. The origins of aquaculture most likely originated when fish were trapped in some type of enclosure after monsoon floods receded." |
| Yahoo Aquarium Directory | Online listing of worldwide aquariums that have web sites |
"The only site that aims to provide official descriptions of every good zoo, wildlife park, and animal collection on the planet - as well as reviews and comments from visitors. Yes, you can contribute your own reviews to this world zoo guide." |
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| The Good Zoo Guide | |
| Map of US Zoos | "MapMuse provides the means for people with common interests to contribute their local knowledge about places and share this information with others through interactive maps and directories." |
| The Association of Zoos and Aquariums | "Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science." |
| exZOOberance | "Welcome to the largest virtual zoo in the world with hundreds of your favorite animals. We have more animal pictures and animal facts than you can see in a day so come back often. Make us one of your favorite places since we are adding wildlife all the time. The animal pictures and animal facts in our zoo are interesting and helpful for research projects." |
| Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Farms And Agricultural Directory | " Petting zoos and other outdoor attractions are great family fun. Now you can find an attraction near you. The Petting Zoo Directory is a listing by state a of petting zoos, pony rides, children's gardens, mazes, pumpkin patches, farm markets, log cabins, nature trails, Christmas tree farms, Indian attractions, ethnic festivals , and other events. " |
| Keeping Pets (and People) Healthy | "Animal diseases that can be transmitted to humans are known as zoonotic diseases, or zoonoses. Some people are more likely than others to get zoonoses: the elderly, pregnant women, infants and children less than 5 years old, people undergoing treatments for cancer, people who have received organ transplants, and people with suppressed immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS." |
| The San Diego Zoo & Wildlife park | "The Zoological Society of San Diego is a conservation, education, and recreation organization dedicated to the reproduction, protection, and exhibition of animals, plants, and their habitats." |
| Yahoo Listing of Worldwide Zoos | Online listing of zoos worldwide that have web sites |
| ZooLex | The ZooLex Zoo Design Organization was established to help improve holding conditions for wild animals in captivity by: publishing and disseminating information related to zoo design, promoting appropriate holding conditions for wild animals in captivity, providing balanced technical information and advice about zoo design, and supporting research and vocational training related to zoo design. |
| Aviaries and Zoos | "Habitat conservation is the key to the survival of all wild species. But sometimes it is necessary to take birds from the wild and breed them in captive conditions for reintroduction into the wild. Examples are the Sandhill Crane, California Condor, and Peregrine Falcon." |
| National Avairy | "The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit bird zoo. Located in historic North Side’s West Park. The Aviary is home to 600+ birds of more than 200 species. Many are threatened or endangered in the wild. Our natural, planted exhibits allow visitors an up-close view of the bird world. From Pacific Parrotlets to Andean Condors, the birds represent nearly every continent, with a particular emphasis on rainforest and wetland habitats." |
| Public Aviaries | "Most zoos have displays of birds, but the number of parrots in them seems to be declining. Many have very rare birds that are not displayed because they need privacy to breed." |
| Aviaries by Country | "This category has an extensive listing, please wait for the page to load " |
Fairs, Circuses, & Carnivals
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Fairs, Circuses, & Carnivals
State Fairs Circus Carnivals
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| County Fairgrounds USA | "There is nothing more American than mom, apple pie and county fairs! The excitement of the children, the carnival rides, summer, crafts, quilts, livestock, and the food. People come from all over to participate and have fun at these fairs. Quite a few travel a distance to go to the bigger county and state fairs." |
| 4-H USA | "Welcome to 4HUSA.org, an interactive 4-H online community and a resource for 4-H information. Here you can connect with others to share stories and get new ideas. 4HUSA.org is a window into the planet's largest and most exciting adventure for young people" |
| Yahoo Directory of State Fairs | Listed by popularity |
| Listing of State & County Fairs | "Does your fair have a web site and is not listed here?? Let us know... and we will be happy to add it to the list!" |
| State Fairs and State Fair Fairgrounds |
With a link to "City and County Festivals and Fairs" |
| Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions | "The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a non-profit organization established in 1924 and largely funded by membership fees. We represent Canadian rural fairs, urban exhibitions, agricultural societies, provincial associations, industry service providers, and affiliate associations, with a direct interest in the industry." |
| Trade Shows, Exhibitions, Fairs and Festivals, Conventions, Conferences and Seminars in Canada |
Listed by provence |
| Canadian Rural Information Service Fairs and Exhibitions |
" To find specific provincial or regional fairs in each province and territory, consult this list:" |
| Science Fairs | " This Library page is an attempt to provide a single comprehensive list of every science fair accessible through the World Wide Web, whether of global or local scope." |
| Expo Museum | "The dream is for ExpoMuseum to someday be a physical museum dedicated to the history of all world expositions in much the same spirit as the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland." |
| The World's Fair Preservation Society | "Since the first world's fair held in London in 1851, in a building called the Crystal Palace, these events have played an important role in society. World's fairs are also known as International Expositions, world expositions or expo's; such as Montreal's Expo '67, the first world's fair and event to ever shorten the name exposition." |
"Dedicated to providing information about the circus to the general public as well as to organizations sponsoring circuses and circuses themselves." |
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| Circuses.com | " For animals in circuses, there is no such thing as “positive reinforcement”—only varying degrees of punishment and deprivation. Animals do not voluntarily ride bicycles, stand on their heads, or jump through rings of fire." |
| Guide to Circuses | Brief list of world wide permanent and traveling circuses. |
| Ringling Brothers Home Page | Commercial. " We receive many messages from folks who want to join the show-and rest assured, we are constantly on the lookout for new talent. " |
| Circus Links | "A list of "Real" Circuses." |
| A List of Animal-Free Circuses | "The following are circuses, touring productions, and variety entertainers that do not use animal acts in their shows. Please consider one of them for your group's next event." |
| Circus History | "Founded in 1939, the Circus Historical Society, Inc. (CHS) is dedicated to recording the history of the American circus from the first one in Philadelphia during 1793 to today. Membership includes people from all walks of life including historians, scholars, circus personnel, memorabilia collectors, Americana specialists and just folks who share both a love of the circus and a desire to preserve and disseminate its great and interesting heritage. " |
| How to Join a Circus | "It sounds like a joke from childhood, but circuses are still around and they're still as fun as ever. A circus gives you the chance to travel, perform in front of people at close range and hang around a multi-talented group." |
| List of Circuses & Circus Owners | "There have been many famous "Modern" circuses since the first modern circus was staged by Philip Astley in London on January 9, 1768. Many of them are more well known by the name of their principal owner. The following is an alphabetical list of both circuses and owners." |
| Google List of Circuses | Internet links |
| Zoos, Circuses, and Marine Animals | US Dept of Agriculture. "Zoos, circuses, and marine mammal parks are regulated under the Animal Welfare Act and its regulations and inspected for compliance on a regular basis. Wildlife is not regulated unless exhibited to the public or used in research or teaching." |
| About Circuses | "The circus portrays itself in a fun, loving light. The truth behind that is the cruelty hundreds of animals must endure for human entertainment. " |
| Circuses | "The Humane Society of the United States opposes the use of wild animals in circuses and other traveling acts because cruelty to animals is inherent in such displays." |
| Circus Facts | " For many, the word “circus” evokes imagery of popcorn, candy, "wild" animals, and fun. However, behind the glitter and the glitz of the circus lies a cruel world of untold animal suffering. " |
"Companies operating carnivals in the United States and Canada" |
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| New Orleans Mardi Gras | "Welcome to your web guide to the greatest Carnival and free show in North America. The New Orleans' premiere party season! Time to enjoy life, have fun, get sassy!" |
| European Carnaval Links | Also includes links to US and International carnivals and fairs. |
| Federation European Carnival Cities | The world's largest, most diverse body dedicated to the promotion and preservation of people's festivals and parades.Over 500 members and organizations representing 100 Cities in 52 countries support the work of the federation and its growing member network. |
| Welcome to the Fair | Also includes "While I believe this is the most comprehensive glossary of carnival terms to be found anywhere on the Internet, I didn't mean to make it a "dictionary". I put this here to help my readers understand me when I write about life on the carnival midway." |
| Global Carnival Cities & Links (by hemispheres) |
Contains a language translation tool |
| History of the Carnival | "By learning more about carnival we can learn more about ourselves and a lot about accepting and understanding other cultures." |
| House of Deception | "This page is here to help you build a carnival and sideshow history library of your own and to assist with research." |
| Carnival Power | " It is an annual celebration of life found in many countries of the world. And in fact, by learning more about carnival we can learn more about ourselves and a lot about accepting and understanding other cultures." |
| Festivals & Events | "The results listed below include links through to festival articles, festival snippets, festival photo galleries, festival videos and festival web sites" |
| Canadian Winter Carnivals | "15 Cities celebrate and invite you to join them in hailing the return of the sun and longer days with fun and frolic" |
| Carnivals & Midways | "Carnival MIdways is a Directory of Traveling Carnivals with Websites." |
| How To Beat Carnival Games | "Tips to win a knock-off stuffed animal or dusty 2LiveCrew mirror next time you're counting mullets at the fair." |
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Landscape Mazes Haunted Houses Ghost Towns Miniature Golf
"Welcome To The Maize! Where Getting Lost Means Finding Fun!" |
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| The Maze | |
| Mazes to Visit Around the World |
Links to Mazes around the world. |
| Adrian Fisher Mazes | "The world's leading maze designers, having designed having designed hundreds of mazes in over 30 countries which have been visited by many millions of people. The company has a multi-disciplinary team, lead by Adrian and Marie Fisher, with landscape, graphic and multi-media designers as well as an international marketing and sales team." |
| Arboretum's New Garden Bewilders and Entertains | "University of Minnesota alum and Northfield landscape architect William Frost has made the maze special by incorporating two mazes in one: a maze for adults with an intricate network of passageways and a simpler, shorter maze for younger children that features four brightly colored crawl tunnels." |
| Mazes & Labyrinths | " Labyrinth, buildings partly or wholly subterranean containing a number of chambers and intricate passages. In gardening, a labyrinth or maze , an intricate network of winding paths. " |
| Mazes, Hedges | "Hedge mazes flourished in Britain until the 18th century, when landscape gardener Lancelot "Capability" Brown replaced formal gardens with natural-looking features. Here we find out more and hear from the world's top maze designer about his work." |
| The Labyrinth Society | "This organization, known affectionately as "TLS," is made up of labyrinth enthusiasts from all over the world. In only six years, well over 800 people have joined TLS; people who walk, build, write about and study labyrinths." |
| A-maze-ing Landscapes | "Mazes are a perennial favorite of landscape attractions, dating back to ancient times. Although few park districts and recreational sites could boast mazes of the caliber of Hampton Court in London, created for Henry VIII's amusement, many in the United States are finding that whether made of cornfields or woody shrubbery, mazes still hold a fascination for people of all ages." |
| World-Wide Labyrinth Locator | "The World-Wide Labyrinth Locator has been designed to be an easy-to-use database of labyrinths around the world. Information about labyrinths you can visit, including their locations, pictures, and contact details, are accessible here, along with information about the many types of labyrinths found worldwide. Labyrinths occur in many forms, shapes, and sizes, and the Locator contains both historic and modern examples." |
| "Haunt World is your destination on the World Wide Web to find haunted houses for Halloween. Currently you're able to find the nation's premier haunted houses, Halloween stores, industry manufacturers, Halloween events, haunted house supplies, " |
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| Haunted House.com | "Find Haunted Houses in your state or city by using the map or links below!" |
| Haunted Houses.com | "The quick and easy way to find Haunted Houses, Ghost Stories, Haunted Hotels, Ghosts, Haunted Places, and Ghost Towns." |
| Haunted Houses in the U.S. and Canada | "Each Haunted Attraction is listed by country, state (or province) and city." |
| Haunted Attractions | "Hauntworld is the #1 Haunted House website in the world. Our haunted staff has covered haunted attractions world wide. We continue to write featured articles, review and poll our guests as to winch haunted houses are the best haunted houses in America." |
| Haunted House Association | "HHA was established to assist and advance the haunted house industry through communication, education, and information. Through our website you will discover a worldwide network of fellow haunters in order to exchange ideas, information, experiences and concerns. Through HHA, you can communicate with other haunters via our message boards, newsletters, magazines and more." |
| Haunted House Locator | "The quick and easy way to find Haunted Houses, Ghosts, Ghost Towns, Haunted Hotels, Haunted Places in the United States. Just click on your state" |
| Haunted Houses Online | "Hauntedhouseonline welcomes you to the most advanced haunted house directory on the entire web." |
| Ultimate Haunted Houses | "The ultimate haunted houses directory! Find ultimate haunted houses near you! Rate ultimate haunted houses, haunted tours and real scary places, post comments about ultimate haunted houses you've visited, & read comments left by other fright fans." |
| United States and Canada. "A ghost town is any place where people once lived, or are still living, that is a shadow of its past glory. This includes everything from absolutely remote locations with very little remaining (sometimes called the "True Ghost"), to flourishing tourist towns such as Jerome, Az or even Calico, Ca. Ghosttowns.com contains all of the above types of ghost towns." | |
| Ghost Towns | |
| Legendary Ghost Towns | "Basically, a ghost town is any historical town or site that leaves evidence of a town's previous glory. This could be in many forms -- all businesses closed, municipal services at a minimum, rubble and old nails strewn about, ruins of former buildings, etc." |
| Ghost Towns USA | " Preserving the history of America’s fading and vanished towns, communities and other places of habitation through education. " |
| Ghost Town Explorers | "It's great to get out into nature and hike or 4 Wheel old miners trails, explore old abandoned ghost towns and mining camps, discover the strange machines and interesting relics left behind and reflect about the people who once lived there. But please remember, when visiting ghost towns and mining camps it's your responsibility to leave the site as you found it for future explorers to enjoy." |
| Mojave Desert Ghost Towns & Mining Camps | " Desert ghost towns are ghost towns simply for one reason; money. If the money isn't there, there is no reason for people to stay. " |
| Nevada Ghost Towns Directory & Guide | " This is an index for information on Lost Gold Mines, California Ghost Towns, Nevada Ghost Towns, travel suggestions, photos, and maps for gold & silver prospectors, metal-detector users, and collectors of treasures of the Old West. " |
| Ghost Town Index | Easy access index by state |
| CmdrMark's Ghost Towns | "In the late 1800's and early 1900's, towns would spring up, seemingly overnight, around the latest gold or silver strike. Entire towns consisted of stores, saloons and assay offices housed in canvas tents with false fronts of wood. If the strike panned out, a railroad line might be constructed. As more ore was dug from the earth, buildings of rock and stone might be constructed because optimism dictated that the ore-rich veins would last forever. However, as the mined ore grew poorer and poorer, people would slowly leave. First a few, then a trickle followed by the inevitable torrent." |
| Ghost Towns of America | "Although many American ghost towns have resulted from environmental disasters, most were founded by greedy prospectors and then abandoned when resources were depleted. Fortunately, Americans have learned from their past and today modern ghost towns are rare in the United States." |
| International Listing of Ghost Towns | "The following is a partial list of ghost towns...." |
| International Haunted Places | By continent; includes links to other sites. |
| Ghost Town Canada | "Ghost Towns Canada Is A Photo Gallery Of Ghost Towns In Canada. Over 200 Locations & 3,000 Photos Already Added, With Hundreds More Locations Waiting To Be Visited." |
| Ghosttownpix.com | "This website is dedicated to all those forgotten communities which, whether due to lousy planning, impossible dreams or rotten luck, just didn't make it." |
| Canada Ghost Towns | Click on map |
"The Professional Miniature Golf Association PMGA specializes in miniature golf business planning, promotional events, and the design and construction of miniature golf courses." |
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| Miniature Golf.com | "Miniature Golf, mini golf and crazy golf resources. " |
| US Pro Mini Golf Tour | "The U.S. Rooming Association is working to set up sanctioned local, state and regional tournaments in as many different states as possible beginning in the year 2000, with local winners advancing to state and regional events, while state and regional winners automatically advance to the national championship. " |
| British Mini Golf Association | "The British Mini golf Association is the UK’s governing body for mini golf sport, including crazy golf and adventure golf. We org anise events for our members, including the British Open International Minigolf Tournament." |
| The History of Miniature Golf | "In a sense, miniature golf is as artistic as the Louvre, Stonehenge, and the numerous statues, buildings, and monuments that tower over the Lilliputian greens. Like art, the design of a course changes in the realm of time, and attracts the people of its age. Like cinema, miniature golf is a variant of art for the masses. It is the greatest unknown art of the American landscape and its artists are the capitalistic craftsmen that satiated the lower and middle class of their appetite for culture." |
| Mini Golf Directory for the U.S. | " In the GolfLink Miniature Golf Courses directory, you will find information on nearly every putt putt golf course in United States. On each mini golf course page you will find a map of the course location, user reviews, and the opportunity to submit your own reviews. " |
| Searchable List of Mini Golf Courses | "Due to the nature of the World Wide Web, and the Internet, it is impossible to guarantee that all links are listed here, that all links listed here work, nor that all are available at any given time. Sites often move or disappear completely. GolfHelp.com is the most complete and up to date index of golfing resources on the internet, but there will be times when a link may not work." |
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