Since the 19th century, people have flocked to amusement parks for thrills and family-friendly entertainment.
Getting dolled up, rickety roller coasters, and cheap tickets encompassed the experience of going to a theme park in the early days. Today, with the help of modern technology, amusement parks have become even more exhilarating for families and adrenaline junkies alike.
To illustrate just how much amusement parks have changed over the years, we rounded up vintage photos and compared them to present-day ones. Keep scrolling to see how glamorous amusement parks were in their heyday.
Back in the day, going to an amusement park was like going out on the town, and people dressed the part.
Men were buttoned up in their suits and ties.
For women, heels were part of the uniform.
Two women relax at a carousel at Rockaway Playland Amusement Park around 1950.
Today, visitors have ditched the fancy getups for comfortable clothes and shoes.
People opt for more casual clothing in order to bear long wait lines.
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