Unboxing fond childhood memories is always a good idea, and you can do just that at Kiddieland in Waco. This retro amusement park was built in the 1960s, and the rides still have the same vintage look they did way back then.

Imagination runs wild at Kiddieland, a non-profit children's amusement park in Waco that dates to 1965.
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You'll find the park at the intersection of North 42nd Street and Bosque Boulevard.
Located in Waco's Lions Park - which opened even earlier in 1952 - Kiddieland features traditional amusement park attractions such as a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, miniature train, and more.
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Generations of Waco residents have spent many a weekend and summer break enjoying the rides, and that isn't expected to change anytime soon.
While the rides have been updated for safety purposes, their original design remains exactly as it was nearly 60 years ago.
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For all intents and purposes, stepping into Kiddieland is akin to taking a portal back to yesteryear.

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Some of the newer attractions, including go-karts and a train, are more recent additions to the park, so they don't have quite the same vintage look as the older rides.
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They're still just as fun, however, so don't let minor details dissuade you from giving them a shot.
This year, visitors will enjoy a reconfigured go-kart track with tighter, more challenging turns.
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Updates have also been made to the putt-putt course, including re-carpeting and smoothing out of the concrete.
Unfortunately, the Ferris wheel will not be in operation this year.
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In the spirit of fairness, however, the park didn't just remove the ride - instead, they replaced it with a brand-new attraction. You'll have to visit for yourself to see exactly what it is!
Address: 1716 North 42nd Street Waco, TX, 76708.
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Hours are 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday.

The price for each ride varies, so visit the park’s Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to Kiddieland, either as a child yourself or with your own children? Tell us your thoughts and memories in the comments section below, then check out our previous article for another vintage amusement park in Texas.

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