Family Rides
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FAMILY RIDES

Thrill Rating 1
Butterfield Stagecoach

Catch an original Butterfield Stage in Ghost Town for a rowdy ride back through time. And don't let the bullet holes in the door worry you, that happened long ago.

Butterfield Stagecoach

Thrill Rating 3
Calico Mine Ride

Descend into the dark depths of Knott's very own gold mine to the infamous Calico Glory Hole.

Calico Mine Ride

Thrill Rating 1
Calico Railroad

Despite years of bandit hold-ups, one of the last year round operating narrow gauge railroads still departs daily from Ghost Town Station for a round-trip tour of the Park.

Calico Railroad

Thrill Rating 3
Dragon Swing

Come aboard this rocking ship for a most memorable voyage.

Dragon Swing

Thrill Rating 3
Hat Dance

Spin your own colorful sombrero to your heart's content.

Hat Dance

Thrill Rating 3
High Sierra Ferris Wheel

Climb aboard for an authentic, spinning journey high above Camp Snoopy®.

Climb aboard for an authentic, spinning journey high above Camp Snoopy®.

Time

Approx. Ride Time
2 minutes

Miscellaneous Facts

Number of Baskets
Twelve 3-person planes
Revolutions Per Mintue
6 rpm
Opening Date
1983
High Sierra Ferris Wheel

Thrill Rating 2
Merry Go Round

One of the world's oldest working Dentzel Carousel, this 100-year-old treasure still revolves to the strains of its antique Band Organ. Climb aboard one of this menagerie carousel's 48 hand-carved animals including lions, tigers, ostriches, camels, zebras, giraffes, pigs, cats and, of course, horses.

Merry Go Round

Thrill Rating 2
Sky Cabin

For those who want the view without the adrenaline rush, we proudly offer this slow-spinning cabin in the sky.

Sky Cabin

Thrill Rating 3
Waveswinger

Twirl above the village in your own suspended swing.

Waveswinger

Thrill Rating 4
Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars

You're sure to have a smashing good time in our vintage red and blue bumper cars.

Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars

Thrill Rating 4
Wipeout

The Wipeout is a circular spinning ride that starts off flat and as the cycle progresses, lifts up off of the ground.
Wipeout