| Location |  |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | 1990 to February 2010 |
| Owner | Silver Dollar City, Inc. (1990-1999) Six Flags Over Georgia, Ltd. (1999-2010) |
| Operator | Silver Dollar City, Inc. (1990-1999) Premier Parks/Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. (1999-2008) Zuma Holdings LLC (2008-2010) |
| Operating season | Year-Round |
American Adventures was an amusement park previously located in Marietta, Georgia, USA. The park was designed by R&R Creative Amusement Designs.[1] and was the sister park to Six Flags White Water which was located next door.
History
The park was opened on May 26, 1990 by the management of White Water Atlanta following a reported investment of $8.5 million.[2] American Adventures was aimed at young children and families and was more akin to a traveling funfair; containing fairground-style rides, carnival games, mini golf, an arcade, and a restaurant. It also didn't feature an open gate allowing for riders to choose the attractions they wanted to visit from the start at the car parking spot (which was located next to White Water). The attraction initially used a ticket-based system for rides[3] but was later swapped out for a single admission price. At one point, an entrance to White Water Atlanta was constructed, allowing visits to any of the parks.
In 1998, Six Flags Over Georgia, Ltd., the limited partnership that operates the nearby Six Flags Over Georgia, purchased White Water Georgia from Silver Dollar City, Inc. and Premier Parks (later Six Flags Theme Parks) took over the operation, renaming it as Six Flags White Water. American Adventures was included in the sale but did not transition to the Six Flags brand or use its name due to the park's size and the company's lack of interest in the venue.
In 2008, Six Flags leased the park's operation to independent company Zuma Holdings LLC. With this, the park was separated from Six Flags White Water in marketing[4] and soon afterward removed its admission charges. Within 2009, the park began to see issues with it's management and suffered from a lack of maintenance. The park closed "until further notice" in February 2010,[5] and then the park's permanent closure was announced the following March. Zuma sold back the lease to Six Flags and the park grounds were used for employees. Almost all the rides were left abandoned, with the acceptation of the Scrambler which was relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure for the 2012 season. The remaining rides were removed from the grounds in 2017.
Coasters
Defunct
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Racer Coaster | Zamperla | Powered | 2003 or earlier | 2010 | Relocated to Kirby Family Farm (unused) |
Attractions
Defunct
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Revolution Tilt-a-Whirl | Unknown | Tilt-a-Whirl | 1991 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Balloon Ride[2] | Zamperla | Balloon Race | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Barnstormer Plane Ride[2] | Unknown | Junior Jets | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Carousel | Unknown | Carousel | 1990 | 2008 | Unknown |
| Chuckwagon Wheel | Unknown | Ferris Wheel | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Crazy Bus[6] | Unknown | Crazy Bus | 1992 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Galleon Swinging Ship | Unknown | Pirate Ship | 1991 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Go-Karts | Unknown | Go-Karts | 2008 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Main Street Bumper Cars | Unknown | Dodgems | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Rio Grande Railroad[2] | Unknown | Children's Railroad | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Super Slide[7] | Unknown | Giant Slide | 1995 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Tea Cup Twirl[7] | Unknown | Tea Cups | 1995 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Timberline Trucks[2] | Unknown | Junior Track Ride | 1990 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Treetop Swings[6] | Unknown | Chairswing | 1992 | 2010 | Unknown |
| Turn of the Century Scrambler | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler | 1990 | 2010 | Relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure |
References
- ↑ Bastrup, Rick. Adventures of a Theme Park Designer. Rivershore Press. pp. 24–29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "American Adventures fills a gap in family entertainment options". The Atlanta Constitution. 1990-05-26. p. 164. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ "Fun for the family, rain or shine". The Atlanta Constitution. 1990-03-10. p. 89. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20080526030739/http://www.americanadventuresfunpark.com/
- ↑ "Georgia theme park closes". www.leisuremanagement.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "It's high time to test the local waters". The Atlanta Constitution. 1992-05-02. p. 116. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Slip-sliding into a summer adventure". The Atlanta Constitution. 1995-05-20. p. 140. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ "American Adventures". The Atlanta Constitution. 1991-05-25. p. 118. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
External links
- American Adventures on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
