Past and Present Amusement Parks of New Hampshire Quiz

Answer: Canobie Lake Park

Canobie Lake Park opened in August of 1902, and was originally a trolley park for the Massachusetts Northeast Street Railway Company. In its early years, Canobie Lake Park was known for its flower gardens, promenades and family attractions. Now owned by three families, Canobie Lake Park features over fifty rides, including roller coasters, a log flume, a hand-painted antique carousel, a steam train, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, many kiddie rides, and even a water park!

Answer: Story Land

When Story Land first opened in 1954, it contained only one ride, where children could ride on an old fire truck. By the turn of the 21st century, the park spanned over 35 acres and operated more than twenty rides. In 2007, the Morrell family sold the park to Kennywood Amusements in Pennsylvania. In 2009, Spanish company Parque Reunidos took over.

Answer: Gorilla

Colossus was a resident at Benson's Wild Animal Farm for approximately 20 years from the 1960s through 1987, when the park closed due to bankruptcy. Colossus once ran for president in the New Hampshire primary as a publicity stunt. Colossus first moved to the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida before living out the rest of his life at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Answer: Bears

Originally opened as a roadside stand in 1928 by Florence and Ed Clark, the park at first gave guests the opportunity to meet the Clark's sled dogs. The Clarks purchased their first black bear in 1931, and sons Edward and Murray began training the bears in 1949. The park is also home to the White Mountain Central Railroad, a 2.5 mile steam-powered train ride.

Answer: No

Whale's Tale is a water park located on seventeen acres of land in Lincoln, New Hampshire. In 2014, the park operated eleven attractions, including "The Eye of the Storm," where guests first travel through an enclosed slide and then into a giant bowl where they spin around several times before dropping through a hole in the center into a pool.

Answer: Santa's Village

Santa's Village first opened in 1958 in Jefferson, Hew Hampshire, and was advertised as "Santa's Summer Home." The park is home to many Christmas- or winter-themed rides, including Rudy's Rapid Transit Roller Coaster, and the Yule Log Flume.

Answer: Six Gun City

Six Gun City was a western-themed amusement park owned and operated by the Brady family that featured go-karts, cowboy skits, and a collection of historic carriages, wagons, and farm implements. In 2013, the park closed and reopened in 2014 as Fort Jefferson Fun Park. The new park retained the go-karts and added laser tag, water slides, and a barbecue area.

Answer: Water Country

Water Country is advertised as "New England's Largest, Cleanest, Safest, and Friendliest" water park. The park is home to many rides, including lazy rivers, high-speed body slides, and a kids' only area. Families are encouraged to bring their own picnics to the park to enjoy.

Answer: It is indoors

FunWorld, originally known as Fun Castle, features three levels of indoor games and rides. A large play area occupies all three levels and features tunnels and slides. A two-decker carousel and Orient Express roller coaster are located on level two. FunWorld is also home to more than seventy different video games.

Answer: Pine Island Park

From 1902 until 1962, Pine Island Park was one of the most popular attractions in New England. Today, it is a public park centered around a lake and featuring swimming, boating, and fishing.