Busch Gardens
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Busch Gardens, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, +1 800 343-7946 [15]. Chain amusement park. At Busch Gardens, experience thrilling rides such as “The Griffon” that brings riders up 205 feet in the air and drops them at a 90 degree angle. This 70mph roller coaster is worth making the trip alone and is one of the main attractions in Busch Gardens. This is in the French village of the park. Another amazing roller coaster that is a big attraction to Busch Gardens is the “Alpengeist”. This is a 67mph coaster that rises as high as 194 feet and had a drop of 170 feet. For those that would rather stay on land, Busch Gardens offers a wide variety of animal exhibits and shows. For example, “Wolf Valley” is an area that allows visitors to view trained gray wolfs in an environment much like their natural habitat, and also perform tricks with trainers. Enjoy the “Emerald Beat,” a powerful production from Dublin-based O’Shea’s School of Irish Dance which celebrates Irish heritage. For those with children, go see “The Secrets of Castle O’Sullivan” and “Pirates,” a globe theatre 3D show.
