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California travel expert
Veronica Hill of http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com offers a
Knott's Berry Farm travel guide in this episode of "California
Travel Tips."
Located on
Beach Boulevard — just about 7 miles west of
Disneyland — Knott's Berry Farm grew from its humble beginnings as a roadside berry stand into 160 acres of thrill rides and
Old West adventures.
The theme park was built to entertain guests who were waiting for
Mrs. Knott's
Famous Fried Chicken. Since 1934, more than 20 million meals have been served at the Knott's Berry Farm restaurant.
There are 41 Knott's Berry Farm rides to choose from, including 9 different roller coasters.
Brave the 75-degree descent on
Perilous Plunge — the world's tallest and steepest water coaster — or spiral at 55 miles per hour on
Silver Bullet — the longest inverted roller coaster on the
West coast. On Xcelerator, you'll launch from 0 -- 82 mph in 2.3 seconds!
There are nine different lands in the park, each with its own unique theme. On a busy day, consider the Knott's Berry Farm
Fast Lane upgrade, which allows you to bypass the regular lines on 10 popular Knott's Berry Farm attractions.
Go head over heels on
Riptide, brave six inversions on
Boomerang, or accelerate from 0-38 in the
Pony Express moto-coaster.
In
Fiesta Village, you can rotate
360 degrees on
La Revolucion, swing 25 stories above the ground on
Wind Seeker, or go from 0-55 in seven seconds on the thrilling
Montezuma's Revenge.
Jaguar is an Aztec-inspired steel coaster that's perfect for families.
For Knott's Berry Farm discounts, come after 4 p.m. You can get Knott's Berry Farm coupons from services like CityPass and the
Entertainment book, and from Costco.
Admission is free with the 45-minute shopping pass.
On
The Boardwalk, you can try your hand at several carnival-style games, including
Barnyard Basketball.
Kids ages
3-5 will enjoy
Camp Snoopy, which has 14 Peanuts-related attractions, ranging from
Lucy's Tugboat to the
Red Baron.
During the heat of summer, head to
Wild Water Wilderness. You can cool off with a whitewater adventure on
Bigfoot Rapids, or hop aboard the
Timber Mountain Log Ride for splash-filled journey through 2,
100 feet of rivers and waterfalls.
Don't miss the
West Coast's longest wooden coaster,
Ghost Rider, followed by a rickety adventure aboard the
Calico Mine Train.
The Knott's
Berry Farm Ghost Town was created from real Old West buildings in
1940. The attraction was inspired by
Walt's childhood working in the
Mojave Desert's real Calico silver mines, which he purchased in
1951.
Highlights include the 1868 Old Trails
Hotel from
Prescott,
Death Valley's Old
Betsy Borax
Train, and an
1870s school house. You'll find several more Ghost Town artifacts inside the
Western Trails
Museum.
Old West touches abound, from the 1948
Bottle House, to the working blacksmith shop. Be sure to pop in to
Goldie's
Place before visiting the
Town Jail, where Sad-Eye Joe has been entertaining visitors since 1940.
When you're passing through Ghost Town, be sure to pick up one of their famous funnel cakes. The boysenberry topping is a signature item, and one Knott's funnel cake will easily feed a family of four.
Be sure to hitch a ride on the Butterfield
Stagecoach, then grab a sarsaparilla and enjoy the show at Calico
Saloon. In the 1950s, actor
Steve Martin started his banjo career here in the
Bird Cage Theater at Calico
Square.
The area is still a showcase for live entertainment, including
Native American dancing and crafts.
Just don't leave without riding the historic
Calico Railroad. This 1881 steam locomotive, purchased from the
Denver and Rio Grande, was
America's last operating narrow-gauge train.
Knott's Berry Farm discounts are available to
AAA members, or you can take advantage of their
Twilight Tickets after 4 p.m. We suggest getting the season pass. For roughly $18 more, you can go for the entire year!
Tip: For the least crowds, come after 4 p.m. (when admission fees drop) or visit on a Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The months of May, June and September have the fewest crowds.
Music by
Digital Juice,
Jason Shaw at http://www.AudioNautix.com and
Kevin McLeod at http://www.Incompetech.com
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- published: 22 Feb 2012
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