Darrell KSR
09-08-2015, 07:26 PM
We were in Nashville last weekend and my daughter was going to a play with her sister Sunday. So my wife and two sons and I were looking for something to do, and we drove to Beech Bend.
2nd time we've been there, and could not be more pleased. It's not Six Flags, but thank goodness for that. Crowds are small, lines non-existent. Want to ride the Kentucky Rumbler wooden Rollercoaster a half dozen times with no wait? Sure. At times, our family was the only ones on it.
There is probably 6-8 rides that you'd see at a six flags, and none as large as the largest rides. But wait 3 minutes while the riders before you disembark and you climb in, instead of an hour, 90 minutes, or more wait for that one ride? Yessir.
Oh - and I love that they don't try to gouge you with concessions and such. Want an ice water? Free. They even have a pitcher of ice water in the arcade area with cups you can our yourself.
Nachos maybe $3, same for hot dogs, etc. Soft drinks $2 unless you want the big one for $7 where you get $1 refills all year long.
We stopped and had an early lunch at 11:30 at Wendy's, spent $20 for lunch, and got coupon there for $5 each per person off our admission ($20). Score!
Haven't done the small water park part yet, although we brought swimwear. Had plenty to do in enjoying the rides they had. And that included a 23-year old, a nearly 15-year old, and their parents.
Very nice little park. Big fan. If you're a big time Six Flags thrill seeker type, you will be woefully disappointed. But if you like Michael Jackson's favorite ride at Nederland (watch it - Sea Dragon), a very good wooden Rollercoaster, and good to excellent rides like Vortex and an air race new ride, together with one that flipped you 23 times during the ride (I counted), Zero G gravity drop ride that was as good as the Space shot at Huntsville space and rocket Center and not far from Acrophobia at Six Flags, you'll appreciate it immensely. Not to mention that because it was so devoid of lines, everybody was laid back and relaxed, including the operators, who were having a great time, too.
Nice hidden gem in Bowling Green. Everybody has different tastes, but we all love it and will be back on one of our Nashville trips.
2nd time we've been there, and could not be more pleased. It's not Six Flags, but thank goodness for that. Crowds are small, lines non-existent. Want to ride the Kentucky Rumbler wooden Rollercoaster a half dozen times with no wait? Sure. At times, our family was the only ones on it.
There is probably 6-8 rides that you'd see at a six flags, and none as large as the largest rides. But wait 3 minutes while the riders before you disembark and you climb in, instead of an hour, 90 minutes, or more wait for that one ride? Yessir.
Oh - and I love that they don't try to gouge you with concessions and such. Want an ice water? Free. They even have a pitcher of ice water in the arcade area with cups you can our yourself.
Nachos maybe $3, same for hot dogs, etc. Soft drinks $2 unless you want the big one for $7 where you get $1 refills all year long.
We stopped and had an early lunch at 11:30 at Wendy's, spent $20 for lunch, and got coupon there for $5 each per person off our admission ($20). Score!
Haven't done the small water park part yet, although we brought swimwear. Had plenty to do in enjoying the rides they had. And that included a 23-year old, a nearly 15-year old, and their parents.
Very nice little park. Big fan. If you're a big time Six Flags thrill seeker type, you will be woefully disappointed. But if you like Michael Jackson's favorite ride at Nederland (watch it - Sea Dragon), a very good wooden Rollercoaster, and good to excellent rides like Vortex and an air race new ride, together with one that flipped you 23 times during the ride (I counted), Zero G gravity drop ride that was as good as the Space shot at Huntsville space and rocket Center and not far from Acrophobia at Six Flags, you'll appreciate it immensely. Not to mention that because it was so devoid of lines, everybody was laid back and relaxed, including the operators, who were having a great time, too.
Nice hidden gem in Bowling Green. Everybody has different tastes, but we all love it and will be back on one of our Nashville trips.