Indiana Beach awarded "#1 Darkride" distinction

The Dr. Frankenstein's Haunted Castle attraction at Indiana Beach Amusement and Camp Resort in Monticello has been awarded the distinction of "#1 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction" by the Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) in their Fifth Annual Members Survey.

A darkride is an amusement ride that provides a ride experience in an enclosed structure with a dimly lit interior featuring scenery and special effects. Funhouses, haunted houses, mazes and other illusion attractions qualify for this distinction. In the 2006 survey, more than 90 attractions worldwide were nominated. DAFE has approximately 280 members worldwide. The story behind Dr. Frankenstein's Haunted Castle offers that the castle itself was reconstructed brick-by-brick with all of its ghostly inhabitants intact after being transported to Indiana Beach from the Doctor's native Transylvania.

This one-of-a-kind Indiana Beach attraction has ranked as the #2 Walkthrough Darkride for the previous four years and took top honors in 2006 by a single vote.

Indiana Beach opened a new attraction on July 1. Splash Battle is an interactive submarine boat ride that involves riders and spectators alike. Participants ride through the 365-foot-long winding track in vehicles armed with water cannons. They shoot jets of water at the other participant's vehicles in the "Splash Battle Zones." Participants are also targeted by the number of water jets found along the path and interactive water stunts.

Indiana Beach Amusement and Camp Resort is located on Lake Shafer. Visitors can receive additional information about Indiana Beach at www.IndianaBeach.com.