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Galveston's Awesome Pleasure Pier Theme Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend [SPONSORED]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:24:31 +0000

I've often said that "Galveston is the Lone State States little Hawaii and one of my favorite spots in Texas." As if I ever needed an excuse to go to Galveston for some R&R, this weekend is an awesome weekend to be on the seawall in Galveston, because the new 'Pleasure Pier' theme park opens this weekend. What is a Pleasure Pier you ask?

Dolly Parton to Help Launch New Water, Snow Park in Nashville

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:01:44 +0000

Two of Nashville’s biggest entertainment moguls announced last week that they will be partnering for a new 114-acre family entertainment zone in Nashville. Dolly Parton‘s Dollywood Company is embarking on this new project with Gaylord Entertainment, the company that owns the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, as well as the Ryman Auditorium, Wildhorse Saloon, WSM-AM and more of Nashville’s main attractions.

6 Amazing Water Slides From Around the World [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:58:42 +0000

A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.

All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.

Of course, not everybo