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Great Escape: Adventureland Amusement Park, Farmingdale, N.Y.

Finding the kid within

Thinking you are too old to enjoy theme park fun and just don’t have the energy to drive hours to get to one? The 15 acre Adventureland theme park is within a one-hour’s drive of Bayside and caters to all ages from 2 to 92 years old. It’s your choice if you want to bring the kids along.

Family owned and operated since 1962, Adventureland has about 30 rides and attractions including such classics as a roller coaster, Ferris wheels, water rides and carousels. There are 13 kiddie rides and 13 adult rides, many of which parents can enjoy with their children. There is also an arcade, a Bavarian Village of shops, and an air-conditioned sit-down family-style restaurant.

Summer hours are usually daily from either 10 or 11 a.m. to 10 or 10:30 p.m. Check the website for times on the day you want to go.

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The cost of one-day pay-one-price admission is $22.99; or you can buy single tickets for $1, with three to five tickets needed per ride.

Adventureland is located at 2245 Broad Hollow Road, which is Route 110, in Farmingdale, between the Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. It is approximately 25 miles from Bayside.

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For more information visit www.ADVENTURELAND.us or call 631-694-6868.

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