For Alton Towers and other theme parks like Thorpe Park, buying tickets online is a lot cheaper than turning up on the day. So, if you’re able to plan a day out in advance, we recommend doing so.

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An old replica of Fenway Park’s famous Citgo sign at Jones Field in Alton has been replaced after Stafford Oil and Citgo donated the new sign to the Alton Parks and Recreation Department, the ...

Alton Towers made the shortlist. (Image: Alton Towers) There are prizes for the best new attractions, the most toddler-friendly parks, and even awards for the top food outlets.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Walking with Adrian Benepe on a picture-perfect day at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, he can point out many of the trees and plants we pass by. Not all of them though.

Paultons Park, located on the edge of the New Forest National Park, ranked second overall, placing higher than the likes of Alton Towers Resort, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and Fantasy Island.

Plans for a reimagined Tom’s Place are taking shape on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Alton. Scheduled to open in 2026, the site at 435 E. Broadway is slated to be the new home ...