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Try an assortment of classic, family-friendly rides within a tree-filled landscape including the Corona Cobra Coaster, a western-themed train and twirling tea cups and play carnival games.<\/p>\n
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Explore the 897-acre site of two World’s Fairs, now host to a variety of indoor and outdoor attractions. A great spot for cherry blossom blooms in March & April.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf10 Pose with the iconic Unisphere from the 1939 World\u2019s Fair plus other cool remaining structures. In warmer months, cool off in sprinklers showers and mist rising from a reflecting pool.<\/p>\n
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