West Newbury Historical Commission’s Monthly Tales of Our Town

June, 2021: Adventure Land
Adventure Land

For a handful of summers starting in 1957, West Newbury was home to cowboys, Indians, monkeys, and bears—not to mention the pirate ship, the railroad, and the big blue house-sized shoe.  All were part of Adventure Land (“America’s Most Fabulous Family Entertainment”) which was located on Scotland Road across I-95, in the corner of West Newbury that now is home to the State Police barracks.  Although heralded upon its opening as the next Disneyland, Adventure Land was on the market for sale or lease before the 1961 season and in foreclosure by 1965.  Adventure Land lives in the memories of children who visited and young adults who worked there.  And, thanks to Pentucket High School filmmakers, anyone can visit Adventure Land today, free of charge, just by clicking here.

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