In 1973, Worlds of Fun opened for the first time in Kansas City, Missouri under the management of Mid-America Enterprises. In 1982, the Oceans of Fun water park opened before the theme park was sold to the Cedar Fair Group for 40 million dollars in 1995.

Directly on the Seaside Heights peninsula in New Jersey, around 125 kilometers east of Philadelphia, there has been an amusement park on the pier with four roller coasters since 1932. The park was built according to the Tivoli principle, so admission is

Located about 3 kilometres from the Canadian border on Grand Island between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World is a combination amusement park and water park. It was founded in 1961 in New York State on just 5 hectares and

Around 15 kilometres inland from Dubai Airport, a small petting zoo called Dessert Oasis Petting Farm is located in Al Khawaneej next to Mushrif Park. Aimed at families with small children, familiar and less native animals are brought closer to families

The Dresden Striezelmarkt is not just any Christmas market, but a cultural landmark of international significance deeply rooted in Saxon history. It is considered the oldest documented Christmas market in Germany and can proudly look back on an unbroken

The Westfalenbad Dortmund is a truly versatile place for a relaxing or action-packed day by the water. Whether you want to swim laps, play with your family or just relax, there is something for everyone here. The pools are large and clean, and there are

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

The Nuremberg Zoo was opened on the outskirts of the city in 1912 on an area of 65 hectares. There are many endangered species among the 300 animal species. In extensive forest parks, visitors can see animals such as ibex or Prince Alfred deer, and in

The Saint-Romain Fair in Rouen is the second largest fair in France with over 200 attractions, including around 60 rides. A total of around 1.5 million visitors attend the fair every year.

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By car:

- Venue: Esplanade Saint-Gervais

Parking

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

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By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway