"Six Flags" is a big name in US theme parks, with theme parks and waterparks coast-to-coast. Six Flags New England is the largest theme park in its region, and offers plenty for all ages, plus special fun at Halloween.
Six Flags New England: range of rides + waterpark
Six Flags New England has plenty of thrills: the Superman Ride of Steel, Scream, Mind Eraser...
But Six Flags New England has plenty for the younger set, too. Kids and parents can ride kid-style rides together at the LOONEY TUNES™ MovieTown. Wiggles World is a big draw for preschoolers; and Thomas Town is a Thomas the Tank Engine themed area of the park (late 2007). As a bonus: kids under 36" are free.
There are in-between tamer rides too, plus concerts and other fun. The Six Flags New England site makes it easy to find the type of rides you like, whether they're thrill rides, family rides, or for the pint-sized.
Guests worried about long line-ups can buy FASTLANE, which uses pager-like devices as a "virtual reservation system". Make reservations for a ride, and the device will beep with a reminder when your scheduled time is near.
Also at Six Flags New England (and included with admission): the Hurricane Harbor Waterpark has waterslides, raft rides, wave pool, 1000-foot river for tubing, and much more.
About's Guide for New England covers all aspects of visiting Six Flags New England, including ticket purchase, directions, and hotels in the area.
The park is located in Agawam, Massachusetts. between Springfield MA and Hartford, CT. Distance from NYC is 145 miles; from Boston, 95 miles.
Six Flags New England is open in summer, and part-time in April, May, Sept. Check site for updates; if you think you'll visit more than once, check out family rates for seasons passes. Note that Hurricane Harbor waterpark keeps a different schedule.
October brings Frightfest, Halloween-ish fun with trick-or-treating for little kids in daytime, and scary fun at night.
This brief profile is meant to introduce this destination; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check destination web sites for updates.
