Key:attraction

The attraction key covers all kinds of dedicated attractions, especially the features commonly found in theme parks, water parks, and zoos.

How to map

Tags used in combination

• model=* - model of the amusement ride (Sky Flier, Bounty...)
• manufacturer=* - manufacturer of the amusement ride (Intamin, S&S...)
• minimum_height_requirement=* - minimum height required for someone to ride
  • attraction:minheight:escorted=* (rare) - minimum height required for someone (usually a child) to ride escorted with another guest
• maximum_height_requirement=* - maximum height under which the guest can be allowed to ride
• minimum_weight_requirement=* - minimum weight required for someone to ride
• maximum_weight_requirement=* - maximum weight under which the guest can be allowed to ride

Values

Amusement/Theme park

Generic ride families

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	amusement_ride		Some unspecified amusement ride, not covered by other values
attraction	dark_ride		"A dark ride is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects" (Wikipedia definition). Example: Ghost train. You can tag the exact route, a POI or a building.
attraction	jet		Ride vehicles attached to the end of arms, all connected to a circular base.
attraction	maze		A maze.
attraction	pendulum_ride		Amusement rides based on the motion of a fixed pendulum
attraction	roller_coaster		Roller coaster - Represents the area of the roller coaster installation. The roller coaster tracks can also be drawn as line and tagged roller_coaster=track. Different types of tracks can be indicated with roller_coaster:track=*. Do not tag them as a railway.

Flat rides

In theme/amusement parks, "flat rides" cover all amusement rides which are not roller coasters, dark rides, tracked/transport rides nor water rides.

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	bumper_car		Bumper cars, also known as dodgem cars (German: Autoscooter).
attraction	big_wheel		A big wheel / ferris wheel.
attraction	carousel		A rotating, seated ride also known as a merry-go-round. Use playground=roundabout for a small carousel that children rotate on their own.
attraction	drop_tower		A gondola that is pulled up a tower, then has a free fall, and bounces a few times.
attraction	mechanical_bull		A mechanical bull or bucking machine that simulates riding a bucking animal like a bull or a horse as known from the sport of Rodeo
attraction	swing_carousel		A carousel made of swings.
attraction	teacup		teacup-shaped spinning vehicles atop a turntable-like floor, which may also spin.

Pendulum rides

Pendulum rides are a sub-family of flat rides, which are based on the motion of a fixed pendulum. If no tag here fits your case, use attraction=pendulum_ride.

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	pirate_ship		Amusement ride based on pirate ships, consisting of an open, seated gondola (usually in the style of a pirate ship) which swings back and forth, subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum

Water rides

Rides which use water as a means of propulsion (either by being moved by the flow of water, or by navigating on water).

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	bumper_boat		Amusement activity involving riding inner tubes in a large pool, often equipped with spray guns.
attraction	log_flume		A log flume. You sit in a boat that is moved by the flow of water. Some log flume attractions feature a rapid descent and splashdown. These are often mapped as a linear way following the route of the ride.
attraction	river_rafting		A river rafting ride (also commonly referred to as a "river rapids ride") is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting.

Others

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	game_installation		Stage or desk utilising projectors, VR or AR and capturing people's motions (e.g., via cameras) to allow for cooperative or competitive games including dancing.
attraction	kiddie_ride		A small car, helicopter, horse or similar on which between one and four children can ride at the same time. Often found near supermarkets. Usually has a motor that bounces the user around when you insert a coin (use with fee=yes, payment=coins).
attraction	train		A trackless vehicles styled as train used to visit a park and see other attractions or views. This is not a roller coaster. It is best to tag the railways or a centre node. Do not tag them as any railway or roller coaster tracks!

Water park

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	water_slide		A water slide, e.g. part of a swimming pool.
attraction	lazy_river		A water canal with water flow that pushes the guests along

Zoo/Animal park

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	animal		A place where animals are kept in captivity (e.g. a cage or in an aquarium). Found in zoos or animal parks. Use name=* to tag the name of the animal attraction, the common name of the kept animal species or of the individual animal can be specified. species=* can be used to specify the scientific species.

Others

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Potential rendering	Photo
attraction	bungee_jumping		Bungee Jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord.
attraction	balloon_ride		A balloon ride (balloon:tours=*)
attraction	boxer		A boxing machine, typically found in arcades or entertainment venues. Players punch a padded target, often attached to a sensor that measures the force of the punch and displays a score. May involve a single punching bag or a simulated opponent. There is another way to tag such objects. See proposal. leisure=arcade_machine arcade_game=*
attraction	parasailing		Parasailing ride (activity where individuals are harnessed to a modified parachute canopy that is designed to ascend into the air when towed behind a motor vehicle on land, or a recreational boat over water )
attraction	boat_ride		A calm boat ride, such as a tow boat ride, a free boating ride or a touristical boat ride in a historic city
attraction	alpine_coaster		Like a summer toboggan, but the sled runs on rails The rails can also be drawn as line and tagged roller_coaster=track. Do not tag them as a railway.
attraction	summer_toboggan		A big slide with small vehicles in a halfpipe or on rails, see e.g. http://www.rodelzentrum.de - the area of the installation should be tagged. If there are rails, they can be drawn as line and tagged roller_coaster=track. Do not tag them as any railway.
attraction	rock_art		Human-made markings placed on natural surfaces, typically vertical stone surfaces.
attraction	haunted_house		A house reputed to be haunted which visitors are invited to walk through or spend a night in.
attraction	historic		A house or other object put on display to learn about historic practices or way of living.
attraction	formal_garden		A (noticable) formal garden / French garden inside a theme park or similar. See also leisure=garden and garden:style=*

Notes

This is not a subkey of tourism=attraction since the attractions are usually part of bigger feature, such as an amusement park. As of 2022-04-07, 30.7% of the attraction=* tags are paired with a tourism=attraction tag.

As of April 2022, attraction=animal is still the most common value for the attraction key with roughly 40% of the values.

Possible tagging mistakes

attraction=tourism

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More details at taginfo

• attraction=tourism ‒ See tourism=attraction

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