Then, during construction for a new off-roading facility, a Native American burial ground was unearthed beneath the amusement park. The owners have since chosen to embrace Shawnee’s spooky history, offering tours by appointment (including overnight experiences) and running eerie events like the annual Dark Carnival.

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