Which country do you think has the most amusement parks? Of course in the USA. Almost every state has its own roller coaster and water park parks. Most tourists don't know that some of the biggest amusement parks are just outside of New York City. Especially for you, we have compiled a list of the most popular places.
1. Six Flags Amusement Park
One of the largest amusement parks on the planet is located an hour from New York. In fact, these are as many as three parks in one:- Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park
- Hurricane Harbor Water Park
- Car Safari Park Wild Safari
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WHERE IS SIX FLAGS PARK LOCATED?
Theme Park Six Flags Great Adventure is located 70 miles from downtown New York in Jackson, New Jersey.
The exact address:
1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08514
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
Tickets to the park can be purchased at the box office and on the official Six Flags Great Adventure website. You can save up to $49 when you buy tickets online.The park is open seasonally:
- 7 days a week from April to November
- There are festive events in the park on Halloween and during the Christmas season.
What entertainment awaits you at Six Flags
ATTRACTIONS - GREAT ADVENTURE
The amusement park has several categories of slides - family, children's and breathtaking.What do you want more: spend time with the kids on a quiet family carousel or rush at a speed of 200 km/h down the highest rollercoaster in the world? At Six Flags there are attractions for every taste.
DC Comics Heroes and Halloween
The park features some of DC's favorite superheroes in the Movietown section.
In addition, the park hosts the Fright Fest each fall. Where you can take part in the seasonal Halloween celebration, where you will find entertainment for the whole family.
AQUAPARK - HURRICANE HARBOR
If you prefer water activities, then head to the Hurricane Harbor New Jersey outdoor water park, which includes several high-speed slides, children's areas, a wave pool, and a lazy river with a slow movement of water that goes around the entire territory. The park has cafes and eateries with American food.This is a great getaway for the whole family. There is a children's area with slides for kids and waterfalls. Please note that the water park is only open from early June until early September.
SAFARI PARK - WILD SAFARI
Perhaps you would like to see giraffes? At Six Flags, this is possible - guests can explore the most interesting and exotic animals in the 1.4 square kilometer reserve! It is important to know that such a trip to the world of wildlife can only be made by private car. This is an unusual zoo - here every visitor looks at the animals walking in the park from the window of his car.Visiting the famous Wild Safari usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours and includes 1200 animals from six continents, including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes, lions, ostriches, zebras, bears, wolves and deer.
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2. Entertainment complex American Dream mall
In the shopping and entertainment complex American Dream you will find entertainment for every taste:This indoor water park is open all year round. The pools are heated, and climate control maintains a comfortable temperature, both in winter and in summer.
Branded amusement park and children's entertainment from Nickelodeon. Slides, play areas, cartoon shows and gift shops. The perfect place to spend a fun day with your child.
America's only year-round indoor ski resort.
A small aquarium with an underwater tunnel and displays decorated with New York landmarks.
Museum of artist Tracey Lee Stam, who creates incredibly realistic 3D images.
A world of mirrors, neon lights and optical illusions.
Popular American entertainment. American Dream offers two themed playgrounds: Fluorescent with UV lamps and Angry Birds, based on the famous game.
WHERE IS THE AMERICAN DREAM ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX LOCATED?
The exact address:
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford NJ 07073
TICKETS
Tickets to the park can be purchased on the official American Dream Meadowlands website.See also:
The High Line - Walking tour & things to do in High line park
3. LEGOLAND New York theme park & Resort
In the Legoland theme park, you can ride, climb, splash and, of course, build from Lego in six different themed zones - there is a Ninjago zone, Kingdom, Robot zone, Pirate, Mini America and World of bricks.Each zone is filled with Lego - themed activities - here you will find carousels and Lego car driving lessons, in the Pirate Bay - a pirate ship swaying on the waves, in the Kingdom - a roller coaster in the form of dragons and much, much more. Everything is very large-scale and of course built from Lego blocks!
In addition to visiting the attractions, children can join forces and build a huge Lego castle, as well as learn the most advanced Lego building methods and become real masters in this business.
WHERE IS LEGOLAND
Legoland New York is located in Goshen, New York, USA.The exact address:
One Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY 10924
TICKETS
Park tickets can be purchased on the official Legoland New York Resort website.If you want to stay in the park longer, then the Legoland Hotel of the same name with themed rooms and interactive elements is at your service.
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