When D and I were kids our parents took us to Asbury Park. It was already pretty run-down, but there were still a couple of buildings along the boardwalk with working rides in them. I remember a Ferris Wheel that was half in and half out of a building -- so when you were at the lower part of the circle, you were indoors, and then you'd very dramatically whoosh up and into the open air. Great views of the boardwalk and the ocean. I also remember D getting lost in a funhouse mirror maze and freaking out; one of my parents had to come in the exit to get her.

Anyway, this is what Asbury Park looks like now.

I love photos of crumbling amusement parks, I can't help it. So eerie and inappropriate. I also love the whole nature-taking-back angle.