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Quiz about Unique Theme Parks across the USA

Unique Theme Parks across the USA Quiz

This quiz is for the young and old (and brave). It is about unique theme/amusement parks in America. No Disney parks are included.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncterp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
420,334

Updated
Oct 19 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
New Game

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
20

Last 3 plays: Sharky2 (2/10), griller (10/10), bernie73 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What amusement park claims to be "America's Roller Coast"? Hint

Steel Pier, New Jersey

Six Flags Magic Mountain, California

Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio

Carolwinds, North Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where could you take a ride (if you dare) that drops you 150 feet into a canyon at speeds up to 100 mph? Hint

Castles-N-Coasters, Arizona

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Colorado

King's Dominion, Virginia

Field of Screams, Montana

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the Denver rollercoaster that "has not a foot of straight track in it"? Hint

Mister Twister

The Bellywhomper

Swervey Curvey

The Nervous Norvus

4. This park is home to one of the highest suspension bridges in the world. It was built almost 100 years ago and crosses the Arkansas River at an altitude of 956 feet. In what state would you find this engineering marvel? Hint

Kansas

Arkansas

Colorado

Missouri

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Question 5 of 10

5. What cave features the largest cave entrance in North America and is the deepest cave in its state? Hint

Oshonee Cave, ID

Hickory Cave at The Wilderness, PA

Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City, MO

Emerald Cave, AZ

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what city did the indoor amusement park "Adventuredome" open in 1993? Hint

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Portland, Maine

Seattle, Washington

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Question 7 of 10

7. The founder of what amusement park started a school for orphaned white boys in 1909 that has become the wealthiest private school in America? Hint

Busch Gardens, Virginia

Dollywood, Tennessee

Hersheypark, Pennsylvania

Kennywood, Pennsylvania

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you find a construction-themed amusement park? Hint

Caterpillar Country, Nevda

Crane Country, Michigan

Excavator Excitement, Pennsylvania

Diggerland, New Jersey

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is most unusual about Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania? Hint

you must bring your own food and beverages

it has no roller coasters

it is for adults only (over 21)

admission is free

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Question 10 of 10

10. Six Flags Adventure located in New Jersey has North America's only vertical-velocity boomerang coaster. What is it called? Hint

The Blaster

The Rush

The Flash

The Meteor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What amusement park claims to be "America's Roller Coast"?

Answer: Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio

Cedar Point is located on a small peninsula in Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio. It claims to be "America's Roller Coast" with world-class roller coasters galore, plus tons of other rides. There is also a waterpark. First opened in 1870, it is the second oldest amusement park in the USA.

2. Where could you take a ride (if you dare) that drops you 150 feet into a canyon at speeds up to 100 mph?

Answer: Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Colorado

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado. In addition to the "Terror-Dactyl" there are ziplines and canyon tours, including one haunted canyon tour.

3. What is the name of the Denver rollercoaster that "has not a foot of straight track in it"?

Answer: Mister Twister

"Mister Twister" can be found at Elitch Gardens Theme and Waterpark in the center of downtown Denver, CO. The famous rollercoaster was built over 50 years ago and a replica of it still operates.

Answer: Colorado

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is located in Canon City, CO. The bridge has over 1200 planks, 18 feet wide and sways with the wind. There is also the "Cloudscraper" Zip Line over the gorge.

5. What cave features the largest cave entrance in North America and is the deepest cave in its state?

Answer: Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City, MO

Silver Dollar City Theme Park in Branson, MO was built in 1960. Marvel Cave is its centerpiece. Marvel Cave has been explored for precious metals and even the fountain of youth since the 16th century. Visitors descend 500 feet to the cave's bottom. Fortunately, there is a cable car available for the return trip.

6. In what city did the indoor amusement park "Adventuredome" open in 1993?

Answer: Las Vegas, Nevada

Adventuredome is located in the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The park covers 5 acres and contains over 25 rides. Two roller coasters, El Loco and the Canyon Blaster are the stars of the show.
Canyon Blaster travels at speeds of 55 mph and is a double-loop, double-corkscrew thrill ride.
El Loco also hits 55 mph while ascending and descending 90 feet to reach 1.5 vertical-G.

7. The founder of what amusement park started a school for orphaned white boys in 1909 that has become the wealthiest private school in America?

Answer: Hersheypark, Pennsylvania

Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Choclate Company, started a school for orphaned white males from impoverished families. He and his wife, Kitty, were unable to have children of their own. The school has grown to include females, racial minorities and foreign students from impoverished families.
Hershey Park has over 70 rides on 121 acres in central Pennsylvania. The park features the Twizzlers Twisted Gravity swing, the world's tallest.

8. Where would you find a construction-themed amusement park?

Answer: Diggerland, New Jersey

Diggerland is located close to Philadelphia in West Berlin, NJ. Featuring rides such as the Lumberjack Claw, Claw Hammer Cove and Crazy Cranes, the park is (in 2025) the only construction-themed park in America. With supervision, ticket holders can operate real construction equipment.

9. What is most unusual about Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania?

Answer: admission is free

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA is a pay-per-ride park with free admission. Located just north of Harrisburg, PA it first opened in 1926. The resort has over 60 rides and over 800 campsites on its grounds.

10. Six Flags Adventure located in New Jersey has North America's only vertical-velocity boomerang coaster. What is it called?

Answer: The Flash

At Six Flags Adventure outside of Trenton, NJ thrill seekers will find The Flash. Propelling riders up to 60 mph (96.5 kph), it launches both forward and backward, ascending 172 feet as you're turned upside down, nearly 100 feet off the ground. Next, zoom through a 180-degree twisted drop followed by a Zero-G roll.

But that's not the end. Suddenly, you're rushing backwards to experience it all over again in reverse.

Source: Author ncterp

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