More Knott's

Going back through my Knott's Berry Farm photos, I realized I have a bunch of shots that are still worth sharing. I hope you enjoy these photos that cover some of the finer details in the park! Starting across the road at Independence Hall, I like this picture with the former Jungle Island Lagoon in the background. Judging by the hat on the left, someone appears to have photobombed this picture!

Moving into the park, I sprinted straight to the train. I was stunned by the puddles along the tracks, which show that this is still a functioning water tower. I tried telling everyone around me this fact, but they just gave me weird looks. Photoshop the thrill rides out of the background, and this would be a convincing old-west scene.

I remember reading rumors that The Western Trails Museum was going to close permanently a year or so ago, but seeing that it's still listed on the Knott's website, that thankfully appears to have not been the case.

I love that the museum also has Knott's memorabilia on display, like the "Super Bonanza" ticket books. The displays are very unpolished, and that adds to the charm.

I forget which peek-in this is, but it's super cool.

Like much of Ghost Town, I'm guessing these mannequins have been pretty much untouched for decades and decades!

Even with Pony Express overshadowing the Boot Hill Cemetery, there are still plenty of vintage delights in this area. I'm sure at one time the Barrel House was just as popular as the roller coasters that now tower over it.

Hopefully this little sliver of vintage Ghost Town remains as-is for as long as possible!

I'm surprised that these super-old-looking information signs are still here and that they haven't been rendered illegible by the California sun. I'm assuming that these signs are examples of handmade craftsmanship, which characterized the early days of Knott's.

This outcove near GhostRider is a pressed penny enthusiast's dream!

The old schoolhouse wasn't open during our visit, but I was able to get a photo of the interior.

I wonder if these posters in the Bird Cage Theater are original prints or if they're newer reproductions?

Even though some of the old peek-ins have been temporarily removed for "Ghost Town Alive," the undertaker display is still the best of the bunch!

Pepper's Ghost at its finest!

I like this picture of the mobile pianist in the Roaring 20s area, playing for an invisible crowd!

Here are some photos of a couple of Camp Snoopy features that are now history. It isn't surprising that the High Sierra Ferris Wheel was removed given Cedar Fair's emphasis on high-capacity rides, but it's a shame that it won't be replaced by a similar Ferris wheel-style ride.

The Grand Sierra Railroad will also be replaced by an electric train, meaning this genuine steam locomotive has been retired.

Sitting in front of the Calico Log Ride as the sun goes down really is a special place!

California sunsets blew my mind! The air creates an interesting effect that we don't have in Pennsylvania.

I wish I had more pictures of Ghost Town after dark with its atmospheric lighting.

The orange lights in the upper left of this picture are part of GhostRider. We had plenty of time in Virginia's Gift Shop while waiting for my mom to get her bearings (she accidentally took I-5 in the wrong direction when coming to pick my dad and me up).

The variety of vintage merchandise offered by Knott's is delightful. There is a large market for vintage items that most parks leave untapped, but Knott's and Cedar Point take full advantage of the nostalgia.

Take the full lines of merchandise for the Sky Jump and Volcano Devil, for instance!

I bought one of the Wacky Soap Box Racers flags, then realized when I got home that I had no use for it. Still cool though!

The pedestrian tunnel under Beach Boulevard has this cool mural of vintage Knott's icons.

Just for fun, I'll include the entire mural in this post.

Even Walter and Cordelia Knott receive the mural's "cutesy" treatment.

I find it interesting that the mural shows the coasters in the background and the park's characters in the foreground.

There's Montezooma's Revenge, which has now been closed for over two years but will finally reopen next year.

RIDE Knott's Bear-y Tales

I hope you enjoyed this brief post of some Knott's Berry Farm highlights!