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And in some ways, this Western ghost town-themed park is a welcome relief from Disneyland-- it's smaller (less walking!), cheaper, and has shorter lines than the mouse-inspired park that's just a mile away.
Plus, it has a fascinating history (see below!)
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| Here's my niece, Stephanie, with her cousin on the "Charlie Brown Speedway." |
Have kids of different ages? No problem. In addition to nine roller coasters and five thrill rides, Knotts' six-acre "Camp Snoopy" section is very family-friendly, with a dozen rides guaranteed to keep your little (and big) kids entertained for hours.
Plus, it has a water park, Soak City, right next door, and two other Soak City locations in Palm Springs and San Diego.
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History of the Park
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| I love the Ghost Town theme in the park. |
Seems that in 1920 William and Cordelia Knott started a farm right there in Buena Park.
With hard work, the family prospered through the Depression and eventually became synonymous with their delicious boysenberry jam and Mrs. Knott's chicken dinners.
A wily businessman, Knott realized he needed something unusual to attract travelers to his growing business. So he began buying up and transporting abandoned buildings from deserted ghost towns to the site.
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| Don't miss the hilarious Wild West show! |
You can still wander through authentic buildings in the "Ghost Town" section of the park.
Today, the "Ghost Town" is just one of six sections of the park ("Fiesta Town" and "Camp Snoopy" among others, were added later), but it's still the nostalgic place I loved as a kid!
And one thing I find very refreshing? Knotts Berry Farm lacks the relentless push to sell related toys and marketing materials (like, ahem, Disney). So you can just enjoy the theme park without having your kids continually bug you to buy so many souvenirs!
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