Great America
- May 26, 2005
- Rated 4 of 5 by
CaRJuNKeGrL from San Francisco, California
Great America is quite a large amusement park. It has eight roller coasters, including Top Gun, a suspended coaster; the Vortex, a standing coaster; Invertigo, a backwards/forwards suspended rollercoaster; and the Grizzly, an old wooden coaster. A couple other thrill rides include Drop Zone, a freefall ride, Xtreme Skyflyer, and Delerium, a crazy spinning pendulum that is out of this world. Santa Clara can get pretty warm, so the new water park is a breath of fresh air. It has six waterslides, a lagoon, and a lazy river. All in all, it’s a great theme park. It is a little pricey and can get very crowded, but with the addition of the water park, it's worth it.
From journal San Francisco Insider
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Paramount's Great America
- February 9, 2001
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Shel from Long Beach, California
If you buy your tickets online, the adult tickets are $37.99 and the child tickets are $31.99. There is usually a promotion with Coke, so it can't hurt to show up with a few empty Coke or Sprite cans and maybe save $5 a ticket.
This park is owned by Paramount and has many movie tie-ins, including the Top Gun suspended roller coaster. Yes, the whole Navy fighter jock theme is dated, but the coaster is awesome! For a real thrill, leave your shoes in the boarding area and ride with your bare toes soaring through the air. The park is heavy on roller coasters and thrill rides, but there are shows and play areas for younger or less adventurous visitors.
Nickelodeon Splat City is more fun than it sounds, and can't be beat on a hot day. If the weather is warm, be ready to take full advantage of water features like Splat City and Rip Roaring Rapids.
The web site has a park map, directions, ticket prices, and descriptions of the rides and attractions http://www.pgathrills.com
From journal Silicon Valley