Wonderland Amusement Park


If plowing sedately along the bland interstate leaves you ready for a little excitement, shake off your lethargy by careening through the double loops of the Texas Tornado roller coaster. This fun local amusement park, off US 87 north of the centre, offers thrill rides, family rides and a water park. Check online for specific opening days and hours (and try to ignore the hideous garden-gnome mascot).


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