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76 Years of Snoopy: 76 Reasons to Visit Knott's Berry Farm

Good grief, Snoopy is 76! From meet-and-greets with the PEANUTS gang to classic corkscrew coasters, discover 76 reasons to visit everyone’s favorite beagle at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park. As California’s first theme park, it’s a must-visit for your SoCal getaway.

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Camp Snoopy & Family Adventures
1. Ride 11 kid-friendly attractions in Camp Snoopy
2. Meet Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang and snap a photo
3. Parents can enjoy rides alongside kids
4. Join the Beagle Scout Badge Quest with mini games and challenges
5. Collect a Woodstock popcorn bucket souvenir

Thrill Rides & Coasters

6. Ride GhostRider, the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden coaster on the West Coast

7. Hit speeds over 80 mph on Xcelerator

8. Experience HangTime, California’s first dive coaster

9. Drop from Supreme Scream’s 252-foot tower

10. Ride Silver Bullet, an inverted coaster that flips riders upside down

11. Ride MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress (recently opened)

12. Take in views from Sky Cabin

13. Experience Timber Mountain Log Ride, featuring a 42-foot drop.

14. Float through Calico River Rapids

15. Ride Calico Mine Ride, a classic scenic journey through a bustling gold mine

16. Experience your favorite attractions at night for a completely different atmosphere

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Hidden Gems

17. Discover boysenberry plants growing beneath Silver Bullet

18. Relax in the VIP Lounge with TV, comfortable seating, and complimentary snacks

19. Try the Ghost Town breakfast burrito from the secret menu

20. Bottle House -constructed from over 3,000 bottles

21. The Old Schoolhouse – A living museum featuring a teacher character

22. Sad-Eye Joe – A long-term resident of the Calico Jail who will talk to you

23. Beating Heart Grave: Located in Boot Hill Cemetery, stand on a specific grave to feel a pulsating heart.

24. Livery Stable: Located in Ghost Town, you can meet the park's horses and Burro

25. Watch glass blowing in Ghost Town as artisans create handcrafted pieces

26. Spot the Calico Cemetery and humorous gravestones

27. Find the hidden PEANUTS tributes tucked throughout Camp Snoopy

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Boysenberry & Signature Eats

28. Try iconic boysenberry treats, the fruit invented in Buena Park

29. Boysenberry Dippin’ Dots

30. Boysenberry funnel cake

31. Boysenberry cookiewich

32. Boysenberry cream soda

33. Boysenberry ICEE

34. Boysenberry margarita flight

35. Enjoy foodie favorites throughout the park

36. Take advantage of all-day dining pass perks with meals every 90 minutes

37. Cookies, cupcakes, and cake slices featuring Snoopy

Ghost Town & Old West Experiences

38. Explore authentic Old West Ghost Town streets

39. Watch a working blacksmith in action

40. Pan for gold and keep what you find

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Live Entertainment & Shows

41. Watch live stage productions

42. Enjoy musical performances throughout the park

Photo & Memory-Making Moments

43. Take old-time photos at Pitchur Gallery

44. Capture memories with Single Day FunPix photo packages

45. Take a picture with Old Betsy, a historic borax mining locomotive in Ghost Town.

46. Visit the Ghost Town Bench People, one of Knott’s most iconic photo spots and once named by Kodak among America’s most photographed locations.

Seasonal & Limited-Time Experiences

47. PEANUTS Celebration – Snoopy-themed fun with entertainment and photo ops

48. Knott’s Boysenberry Festival – Seasonal food, treats, and live entertainment centered on the boysenberry.

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49. Knott’s Summer Nights – Evening festivities with live music and special summer eats.

50. Ghost Town Alive! – Interactive Old West storytelling experience in Ghost Town.

51. Knott’s Spooky Farm – Kid-friendly daytime Halloween fun with activities and trick-or-treating.

52. Knott’s Scary Farm – SoCal’s premier Halloween event with mazes and scare zones.

53. Knott’s Merry Farm – Holiday-themed décor, treats, and seasonal entertainment.

Explore Knott’s Themed Lands

54. Step into Camp Snoopy for PEANUTS-themed family fun and kid-friendly rides

55. Explore Ghost Town for Old West streets, live entertainment, and Calico adventures

56. Discover Fiesta Village, paying tribute to California’s Spanish and Mexican cultural influences

57. Experience Boardwalk for seaside-themed thrills, games, and rides

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Guest Favorites

58. Knott’s Bear-y Tales – An interactive 4D ride featuring immersive scenes

59. Butterfield Stagecoach – A real horse-drawn stagecoach ride

60. Calico Railroad – A steam train ride around the park with surprise bandit encounters

VIP, Passes & Perks

61. Unlock discounted tickets when purchased online

62. Use Fast Lane access for select attractions

63. Enjoy Knott’s VIP Tour experiences

64. Unlock exclusive app-only offers and surprises

Shopping & Souvenirs

65. Shop Snoopy and PEANUTS merchandise throughout the park

66. Visit the Geode Shop, a rock shop featuring fossils and celebrity-signed geodes

67. Explore the Overland Gun Shop for themed Old West souvenirs and collectibles

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Outside-the-Park Experiences

68. Dine at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant for the famous fried chicken

69. Explore PEANUTS Headquarters retail experiences

70. Visit Knott’s Soak City across the street, a waterpark featuring 23 slides and a lazy river

71. See Knott’s Independence Hall, a brick-by-brick replica of the original in Philadelphia

72. Knott's California Marketplace offers shopping and unique boysenberry treats

Hotels

73. Because celebrating Snoopy’s 75th is best experienced as a full getaway, Buena Park offers over a dozen affordable and comfortable hotels.

74. DoubleTree offers free shuttle service to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland

75. Knott’s Hotel is within walking distance of Knott’s Berry Farm theme park

76. Knott’s Hotel offers packages that include park tickets

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