Paramount's Kings Dominion Information

Paramount's Kings Dominion is .5 mi. e. off I-95 exit 98 on SR 30. A 300-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower stands at the gates to this 400-acre theme park, which features live shows, thrill and family rides and a water park. KidZville and Nickelodeon Central are areas designed for the younger set. Among a dozen roller-coasters are Shockwave, a stand-up, looping steel coaster; Hypersonic XLC, an air-launched ride that goes from 0 to 80 mph in 1.8 seconds; and Flight of Fear, an indoor coaster that runs in total darkness. Scooby-Doo! and the Haunted Mansion is an interactive, animated ride geared to families. Volcano, The Blast Coaster rockets out of a volcanic crater.

"Tomb Raider: The Ride" is a multisensory adventure combining an environmental theme with special effects. Swimsuits are required at WaterWorks, where the main attractions are Pipeline Peak, purported to be the world's tallest enclosed dark water slide; Big Wave Bay, a 650,000-gallon wave pool; and Surf City Splash House, a family play station.