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Summer Vacations: New England

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Lake Compounce, CT

Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce, © John Atashian

summer vacations in New England - Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce-- in Bristol, Connecticut, 18 miles from Hartford-- is billed as "New England's Family Theme Park", and has operated continuously since 1846: in fact, it's America's oldest amusement park.

Highlights on its 325 acres include: Connecticut's biggest water park; thrill rides, coasters, flume ride, drop towers; and a show and personal appearances by fave cartoon cat, Garfield.

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