Cool Stuff: Amusement
Links to products, information and other sweet stuff.
Amusement Park Related (Industry Related)
Great site for those who wish to keep informed on everything amusement related. Great for those in the industry or those whom are just fans.
The oldest amusement related publication around, aimed at those within the industry.
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Preeminent builders of roller coasters, as well as great general contract engineers. And a local Cincinnati firm to boot!
Amusement Park Related (Enthusiast Related)
Ever want a working model roller coaster? Go get one now!
A group I started with Chris Clark and Jack Larimore in 2003. Chris and Jack do a fantastic job building, maintaining, researching and adding content to the site.
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)
The grandaddy of all enthusiast organization, as well as one of the best and largest. Although it promotes roller coasters worldwide, as well as having members all over the world, ACE's focus is mostly on the US. If you love rollercoasters this group is worth joining for it's many great events, along with it's fantastic publications.
ACE Southern Ohio Area Region (SOAR)
My local ACE region, this is another site I developed.
This group is ACE's counterpart across the pond. Kudos to it's publication First Drop!
Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB)
Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE)
If you love darkrides and funhouses, this group is for you.
National Amusement Park and Historical Association (NAPHA)
This group looks beyond rollercoasters and promotes all things park related.
Cincinnati Area Coaster Enthusiasts (CACE)
For those park enthusiasts who are also social foodies, this group socializes at differing restaurants in the Cincinnati area each month.