Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
There’s nothing better than basking in fond memories of the past—even if it is a little bittersweet. Although you can’t catch a ride on Cedar Point’s Wildcat or get some popcorn on a shopping trip to Hills anymore, it’s always fun to remember what life was like in Ohio in the 90s. Here are 10 things you’ll likely remember if you lived in Ohio in 90s:
- Annual family vacations to Geauga Lake…
Chris Hagerman/Wikimedia Commons What was once the world’s largest theme park is now an overgrown land of decaying roller coasters, empty concession stands and abandoned ticket booths that welcome visitors no more. Geauga Lake Amusement Park has stood abandoned since 2007, after a long history of beloved family vacations (since 1887) and multiple expansions and redesigns.
- …and the occasional trip to Sea World
Stig Nygaard/Flickr Once a neighbor to Geauga Lake from the late 60s until 1997, this beloved aquatic park left Ohio with nothing but memories of fun-filled sea themed days.
- When Kings Island was Paramount’s Kings Island…
Brandon C/Flickr Remember the days when all the epic Nickelodeon characters roamed the park?
- …and all the classic rides that have been replaced or renamed.
Brandon C/Flickr RIP Beastie. Woodstock Express is the new kid on the block.
- Going to Hills Department Store and getting popcorn out of their popcorn machine (if your local store was lucky enough to have one.)
Ichabod/Wikimedia Commons Most stores of this department store chain (founded in 1957 in Youngstown) were located in Ohio up until the late 90s when the chain was acquired by Ames.
- Taking a road trip to see the original Blue Hole…
Brian Herzog/Flickr This popular tourist attraction in Castalia closed in the 90s, however, Castalia State Fish Hatchery is home to another blue hole. (But, it’s just not the same.)
- …and taking the kids to LeSourdsville Lake (or Fantasy Farm right next door) for some fun.
tshiverd/Flickr This fun-filled family park in Middletown closed in 1992.
- When these iconic banks were essentially household staples
Marty Asif/Flickr Who else had a Big Boy bank laying around their house?
- Shopping at Rolling Acres Mall in its prime before its demise.
Kamil Dziedzina Photos/Flickr Who else remembers shopping at this epic Akron mall?
- Riding all the classic, former rides at Cedar Point Amusement Park like WildCat (pictured.)
bus chap/Flickr (WildCat officially closed in 2011.)
How many of these do you remember? What other places and things do you remember in Ohio from the 90s? Share your memories with us!
Chris Hagerman/Wikimedia Commons
What was once the world’s largest theme park is now an overgrown land of decaying roller coasters, empty concession stands and abandoned ticket booths that welcome visitors no more. Geauga Lake Amusement Park has stood abandoned since 2007, after a long history of beloved family vacations (since 1887) and multiple expansions and redesigns.
Stig Nygaard/Flickr
Once a neighbor to Geauga Lake from the late 60s until 1997, this beloved aquatic park left Ohio with nothing but memories of fun-filled sea themed days.
Brandon C/Flickr
Remember the days when all the epic Nickelodeon characters roamed the park?
RIP Beastie. Woodstock Express is the new kid on the block.
Ichabod/Wikimedia Commons
Most stores of this department store chain (founded in 1957 in Youngstown) were located in Ohio up until the late 90s when the chain was acquired by Ames.
Brian Herzog/Flickr
This popular tourist attraction in Castalia closed in the 90s, however, Castalia State Fish Hatchery is home to another blue hole. (But, it’s just not the same.)
tshiverd/Flickr
This fun-filled family park in Middletown closed in 1992.
Marty Asif/Flickr
Who else had a Big Boy bank laying around their house?
Kamil Dziedzina Photos/Flickr
Who else remembers shopping at this epic Akron mall?
bus chap/Flickr
(WildCat officially closed in 2011.)
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