Chapter 7 ~ Recreation (Attractions) Flashcards
A centre of entertainment that offers rides, shows, food, candy, and arcades.
Amusement Park
A museum in which people act the parts of historical characters.
Living history museum
An aquatic zoo that features a wide variety of fish and sea creatures in tanks for viewing by the public. It may also include marine animals, such as porpoises
Aquarium
An institution that exhibits a variety of artwork including sculptures, oils, watercolours, and carvings.
Art Museum
Games of chance such as slot machines, poker, black etc.
Casino Gambling
A museum that involves young children in activities to educate and entertain them.
Children’s Museum
Immersion in the natural history, human heritage, arts, philosophy, and institutions of another region or country. Also called cultural tourism.
Heritage/Cultural Museum
A place of special historical interest.
Historic Site
A large shopping and entertainment centre offering a wide assortment of services.
Mega-mall
An aquatic zoo that features saltwater fish and animals.
Oceanarium
A betting pool in which those who bet on the winners of the first three places share the total winning amount, minus a percentage for management.
Parimutuel Gambling
A museum centred on some study of science, ranging from dinosaur bones to space ships.
Scientific Museum
A museum located where an historic event took place.
Site Specific
A family entertainment centre oriented to a particular subject or historical area, and which combines the continuity of consuming and architecture with entertainment and merchandise to create a fantasy- evoking atmosphere.
Theme Park
A place recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for the outstanding universal value.
UNESCO
