Amusement Parks are important means of entertainment
for the residents of Chennai city as well as the tourists. Though, there
are a host of good amusements parks in Tamil Nadu, some of the best are
located around Chennai. These parks are equipped with all the modern day
facilities and gadgets. This has significantly contributed to the
tourism industry of the state. Amusements Parks provide adventurous and
fun filled entertainment for all, by the means of crazy activities and
rides.
Beside, the parks provide something for everyone. On one hand, they are
a paradise for the kids and on the other; they serve as picnics spot for
the rest of the family members. There are even sprawling gardens in the
complex to provide comfort and relaxation. Small food restaurants and
refreshment centers are also present here, offering mouth watering food,
after all the day's activities. Moreover, you can choose from a host of
amusement parks in the vicinity of the city, some of which are given
below.
Dash-N-Splash
It is situated at a distance of 30 km from Chennai and has a sprawling
3 acre campus. The park is beautifully landscaped and has ample shaded
seating area. It is a huge hit amongst the kids, because of different
exciting rides, and is a great place for a picnic. The facilities
offered at the park include a well-equipped pure vegetarian cafeteria,
separate change rooms with deposit lockers, souvenir shops, toiletries,
eatables, etc.
Dolphin City
Dolphin City is situated at a distance of 46 km from Chennai. The park
offers a host of unique activities, such as the American Sea Lion
performance, which is the first of its kind in the country. Other
activities include under water view, open air theatre, boating, slides,
swimming, etc. There is even a multi cuisine restaurant here, which
caters to a variety of tastes. A complex, housing shops, is also
available, where small items can be bought. Buses can also be arranged
on request.
Kishkintha
It is one of the most popular theme parks near Chennai. It offers an
array of hi-tech adventurous activities like space shuttle, wave pool,
white water and Kiddies Kingdom. This makes it appealing for kids as
well as adults.
Little Folks
It is situated at about 46 m from Chennai. It mainly caters to children
and has many rides to lure them, like Giant-Piano, Toy Train, Rainbow
Fountain, Slide-into-Pool, Cartoon Show and Paddle Pool.
MGM "Dizzee World" Beach Resort
At a distance of about 24 km from Chennai, Dizzee World is a beach
resort. It has a number of slides and rides for both kids and adults.
The main attraction here is the water sports, which are a huge hit
amongst the visitors.
