Chadster's Vacation Adventures: Final Edition!

[Pirouettes907The Future Mrs. Big Mike!]

Your third and final wish to grant is...

Credit whoring at Kiddieland in Pittsburg, KS.

(please.)

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

On August 20, 2011 I made my way to Denver, Colorado where, amongst other parks, I visited Lakeside Amusement Park located near downtown Denver and close by to the Jack and Grill restaurant featured on Man Vs. Food (which was really good btw)

Lakeside is an Art Deco park that brings you back in time. When I first drive up to the park and had to park in a sandy parking lot I was thinking what in the world did I get myself into. However, I was literally taken back in time and instantly fell in love with the park. As you will see each of the rides, with the exception of the zoom, features an art deco entrance or ride sign that lights up at night with colors of the period. The rides also looked very nice at night with most of the lights actually working, something you sometimes don't see at a major park.

Unfortunately I would be denied two credits. The Dragon I understand has been down for sometime and I was denied a ride on the kiddie coaster which I thought strange as I've ridden plenty of those in the past. However no amount of smooth talking would get me on the ride. But despite that small setback in my coaster counting, I took time to just enjoy the atmosphere. Ride prices were cheap when bought by the ride or you get get a pay one price wristband on the weekend for $19.95. When I figured up the number of rides I went on and their ticket pricing, I came out about even and rode a lot.

While I can see how some might consider the park to be sketchy, I rather enjoyed it and would certainly return next time I'm in Denver.

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

Wish 2 granted. Now for wish three, I might need to take a shower

[PALDonkeys are my way of life!]

I wished wisely. Wonderful lights and classic architecture. Very nice. Too bad you found toothless old school flats. It saddens me that you missed Knoebels, infinitely better than shore whoring. Quality over crappy quantity sez I. Maybe you're waiting for Flying Turns.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYouStar Wars is gay.]

Considering I'm from Colorado, and about an hour away from the park, I've grown fond of this place. It's a great park that still has that classic feel to it.

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

Your third and final wish to grant is...

Credit whoring at Kiddieland in Pittsburg, KS.

(please.)

Seriously? If so, I'll grant it soon.

[smartestcoasterkidever!X is the best. Tatsu sucks.]

Here is the coaster in Kingman.

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^I've never even heard of that place, but apparently it's still open! If you want to be a REAL credit whore, go to Kingman, KS and try to find the kiddie coaster there. It's hidden and I had no clue it even existed.

Anyway, I live in Greeley, CO now so I'm an hour away from Lakeside. As broke college kids, we're planning out things for us to do. Lakeside is one of them Super, super cheap. Hell, I remember paying $3.50 for a souvenir cup. Compare that to $13 at Six Flags. Although a bit more pricey, we're going to Elitch's for Fright Fest when the time comes. I love Colorado

[Stitch_101Holy crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Ok, I'm officially in love with Lakeside's retro look. One more added to my ever growing list of parks I need to visit.

[sspaz1000I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

Just read all your TR's like I said I would. You have some awesome pictures! Can't wait to see more.

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

^ Thanks for stopping by!

^^^ Checking the road map now, maybe I'll try to sneak up there this weekend!