This is from the top of the lift hill on the back side
Since it was a little early in the season, this ride was not open yet.
Story Land
Glen, NH
May 2005
I got to visit Story Land in Glen, NH. for the first time in many years. While I don't remember much from my childhood visit, what I saw there on my visit this time was pretty impressive. I do need to start by saying this is a very kids oriented park, and there is very little to do as an adult unless you have kids and want to ride around on the rides with them. But, if you do have kids, this park is worth the price of admission!
From the road, this park looks like a very small park, but don't be fooled. It took us a better part of the afternoon just to walk around and see everything, so with kids, expect it to keep you busy all day. There is an overwhelming amount of stuff for younger children to enjoy and there is enough there to to keep young teens going for a while as well. The parks web site places the age range between 2 and 12.
The staff there was very friendly and went out of there way to help provide us with information and answer questions about the park on our surprise visit (thanks for all the stuff Jim!). The park was very clean, the landscaping looked great, and prices on everything were very cheap. I believe I got a salad, fries, and a large drink for about $7.00 (and it was very good). One thing I saw is that the eatery has a few sinks there so families can wash up before and after their meals. They even allow you to bring your own food into the park to have a picnic! That is something that is very rarely done. There is absolutely no price gouging here, even on gifts in the gift shop. You can have a really great time here with your kids without it breaking the bank, which I am sure is warm welcome to families on a fixed budged.
I was really surprised with how detailed the theme of the rides and park sections were. You can see for yourself in the pictures. Even small rides looked in tip top shape. This park is a true NH treasure and has managed to survive when so many other smaller parks in New England could not. Now I know why.
Click here to
see the 2006 Story Land Pictures
Click here for a
complete ride list as of 2005
Click here to watch the Story
Land Video
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The Great Balloon Chase |
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A look into the "Little Ride Ridding Hood" building revealed some cool animatronics |
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Grandfather Tree |
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Ball Crawl |
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On of the many detailed sets kids can explore |
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Alice's Tea Cups |
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Even a few live animals |
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A house for the geese...hummm...what story could that be |
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Three little pigs |
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Story Land Queen |
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Cinderella's Castle |
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A look out over the park from Cinderella's Castle |
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Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach |
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A look out over the water at the Story Land Queen on a voyage |
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Swan Boats |
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Another shot of the Story Land Queen leaving the dock |
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What a very unique carousal this park has |
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Another shot of the carousal |
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This is the description of the carousal. I thought it was pretty interesting. Click on the picture to view the full size photo. |
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Even the sections of the park are divided with detailed decorations |
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Some of the miniature buildings |
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The entrance to the Slipshod Safari |
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The Slipshod Safari |
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The Chapel |
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A look inside the chapel shows it's details |
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Here are a bunch of shots of The Polar Coaster This is from the top of the lift hill on the back side |
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This is a very small family coaster |
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The lift hill of the polar coaster |
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The station of the Polar Coaster |
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The Polar Coaster just winds back and forth down a gentle hill. |
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Looking out from the observation desk on top of the Polar Coaster |
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Cuckoo Clockenspiel - what a detailed ride |
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The cars on the Cuckoo Clockenspiel - think teacup ride |
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Not only does the cars spin, all the gears in the background do to |
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Bamboo Chutes entrance |
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The slash down area of Bamboo Chutes |
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The track section of Bamboo Chutes |
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The lift hill of Bamboo Chutes |
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This was the loading platform of Dr. Geyser's Remarkable Raft Ride Since it was a little early in the season, this ride was not open yet. |
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Another look of the raft ride |
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A look over at the Dutch Shoe's |
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A look over at Professor Bigglestep's Loopy Lab |
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The Antique Cars |
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The train storage house |
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A shot of the train across the pond |
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A close up view of the train |
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The Tractor Ride |
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The Crazy Barn is a pretty unique ride, and everyone seemed to enjoy it |
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Cool, it looks like a new section of the park is underway |
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Another shot of the detailed decorations |
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Whirling Whales |
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An interesting "spin" on the classic tilt-a-whirl - The Turtle Twirl |