Amusement parks are a popular leisure destination for citizens of all ages. In such zones, you can take a break from the bustle of the city and get a lot of new impressions. There are several popular amusement parks in Moscow that have earned good reviews from residents of the capital and its guests.
For a long time, the most popular amusement park in Moscow was, of course, Gorky Park. However, unfortunately, in 2011 the attractions were dismantled here. But today, of course, you can find similar entertainment in other places of the capital. The most popular amusement parks among residents and guests of Moscow today are:
- Sokolniki;
- All-Russian Exhibition Center;
- Izmailovsky.
Sokolniki Park
The easiest way to get to this zone for those wishing to have fun on the rides will be by metro. You need to go along the red line to the Sokolniki station. At the exit, you should walk no more than 100 m along the large shopping center located here. When entering the park, you will need to turn left.
Muscovites and guests of the capital can ride in Sokolniki Park, for example, on such attractions as:
- "Ferris wheel";
- "Air flight";
- "Chain Carousel";
- "Corsair";
- Disco;
- "Kolobok".
The height of the Ferris wheel in Sokolniki Park is 30 m. The booths of this attraction are open. An adult ticket for a wheel costs about 300 rubles. for 2018
"Air Flight" is a lightning-fast attraction in Moscow in Sokolniki with a loop, which should be ridden by fans of extreme sports. The price for visiting it is about 400 rubles.
Attraction "Corsair" is a highly simplified version of a roller coaster. Residents and guests of the capital in Sokolniki can ride with a breeze in a mini-train on suspended rails for 300 rubles.
The attraction "Kolobok" is something similar to a simulator for astronauts. Like Air Flight, it is best suited for extreme sports enthusiasts. A visit to this attraction is worth 250 rubles.
"Disco" is a cymbal swinging in several planes. You can have fun on this attraction for 350 rubles.
The amusement park in Sokolniki has earned very good reviews from tourists. Many Muscovites and guests of the capital advise to go here without fail. Moreover, in addition to attractions, Sokolniki is equipped with many playgrounds, an observatory, a game gallery, Aqua-kindergarten and much more. In winter, there is a huge skating rink in the park.
Amusement park for children in Moscow: Izmailovo
It is best to go to this zone with children. Most of the attractions in Izmailovo Park are designed specifically for young residents and guests of the capital. The amusement area is located in the park in the northern part. You need to take the metro to the Partizanskaya station (blue line).
The most popular attractions in Izmailovo Park are:
- Big "Ferris wheel". The height of this attraction is 50 m, the cost of a visit is 150 rubles.
- Small "Ferris wheel" about 30 m high. The cost of visiting this attraction for adults is 100 rubles, for children - 50 rubles.
- Complex "Fun". Here you can ride, for example, flying elephants, a family carousel, a village train, etc. Most of the attractions in this area cost 150 rubles.
- 5D cinema. This attraction in Moscow in Izmailovo is located next to a large Ferris wheel. The hall is designed for 9 people. In the cinema, you can "ride a horse", having started a shootout with cowboys. The duration of the session is 10 minutes. A visit to the cinema is worth 150 rubles.
The park in Izmailovo has earned good reviews from guests and residents of the capital, primarily for the variety of attractions and their low cost. Going here with children to have fun is, of course, a must.
VVC park
A small amusement area is also equipped at VDNKh in Moscow. Until recently, the All-Russian Exhibition Center was considered the largest entertainment center of its kind in Moscow. However, many of the attractions that previously worked here, unfortunately, were found unsafe and dismantled in 2015-2017.
At the beginning of summer 2018 at VDNKh you can visit only:
- attraction "Zone of virtual reality";
- complex "Museum of Illusions".
Unfortunately, there are no too large and interesting attractions in Moscow at the All-Russian Exhibition Center today. However, in 2018 at VDNKh it is planned to open the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. Perhaps, over time, some other interesting attractions will be put next to it at the exhibition.
