17 Essential Things to Know Before Going to Story Land in New Hampshire

Even though we lack the massive amusement parks that they have in Florida and California, New England is still home to some truly iconic amusement parks.

Six Flags, Canobie Lake Park, Funtown/Splashtown, and Aquaboggan, to name just a few.

Of course, for many families, no summer in New England is complete without a visit to Glen, New Hampshire's Story Land.

The park, which was the brainchild of Bob and Ruth Morrell, first opened in the 1950s.  Inspired by a series of carved dolls from children's stories that he had seen while serving in Europe, Bob was inspired to open the family-friendly tourist attraction in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Beginning as just a few attractions, the park has grown to cover acres over the last seven decades.  Every few years, the park would add a new attraction or ride.  In some cases, the family opened entirely new sections of the park.

Following the deaths of Bob and Ruth, the park was operated by their son, Stoney.  When he passed away in 2006, the park was sold to a company that specialized in operating amusement parks.

We learned earlier this year that the park was being sold again.  The park was purchased by Herschend, a company known for operating some of the country's most popular amusement parks, including Tennessee's Dollywood Park.

While many things have changed since the Morrell family owned the park, the operator's dedication to family fun remains the same.

As the park readies for its 71st seasons, we have put together a list of things to keep in mind before your family visits Story Land.