If you grew up in the 60 s, 70 s or 80 s you probably spent time trying to convince mom and dad to take you to Storytown U.S.A. in Lake George, New York. You didn t have to try hard. Everyone wanted to check out the rides, Ghost Town , Jungle Land and to get a picture with Moby Dick.
In 1954 a guy named Charles Wood bought 5 acres of land in Queensbury, New York for $75,000 and gave the property to his wife as a gift. Years later, that property would end up selling for $36 million dollars, TWICE! Today Storytown U.S.A, is known as Six Flags Great Escape.