Paramount Parks

Paramount Parks

Paramount, a division of Viacom (nyse: VIA.B - news - people ), is giving Universal competition for movie-themed rides and parks. At Paramount's Kings Islands in Cincinnati, guests can ride on 12 roller coasters and swim in an outdoor water park. Kids will like the Rugrats- and Hanna-Barbera-themed rides, such as the Rugrats Runaway Reptar, the world's first suspended kiddy roller coaster. This park is also home to the world's first stand-up coaster.

A new ride for spring 2002 will be Tomb Raider: The Ride, based on the recent Lara Croft movie, as well as a simulated Meteor Attack. Paramount's Kings Dominion in Richmond, Va., has 12 roller coasters, making it one of the biggest parks in the East. Paramount's Carowinds in Charlotte, N.C., is the only theme park in the country that straddles two state borders. All Paramount Parks have recently added Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius characters as well as Dora the Explorer. Since Viacom also owns MTV, CBS and VH1, we'd like to suggest a new ride: the David Letterman Roller Coaster.

Paramount's Kings Islands is $$41.99 for adults and $23 for ages 3-6. Paramount's Kings Dominion is $39.99 for adults and $27.99 for ages 3-6. Paramount's Carowinds is $39.99 for adults and $27.99 for ages 3-6.

Paramount's Kings Islands
5688 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, Ohio
Phone: (800) 832-1133 or (513) 754-5901
Paramount's Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, Va.
Phone: 804-876-5000
Paramount's Carowinds
4523 Carowinds Blvd.
Charlotte, N.C.
Phone: (800) 888-4386