Are you a thrill seeker? Do you enjoy a good water park? If you answered yes to these questions then you would most definitely enjoy a trip to New Jersey. A little known secret amongst New Jersey residents, is that we have Amusement parks spread out all over our tiny state. New Jersey has amusement parks from the very large to the very small, and they all are a blast to visit.
If you like rides that make your hair stand up on the back of your neck and cause you to scream in pure terror, then Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ is the place for you. They have coasters like Nitro, that sends you screaming down a 215 foot drop nearing speeds of 80 mph. Superman: Ultimate Flight, gives you the chance to really experience the gift of flight as you soar head first through it’s twist and turns. The Great American Scream Machine, is another hair raising coaster and it also happens to be one of the longest, tallest, and fastest coasters in the world. Kingda Ka is truly not for the faint at heart, reaching 45 stories this crazy coaster is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Great Adventure has to many coasters to mention them all, but it is a thrill seekers paradise boasting nine of the craziest rides on the planet, with five less crazy coasters for the squeamish. Family’s are not forgotten at Great Adventure.With attractions like Houdini’s Great escape were your eyes play tricks on you in this spectacle and ride combination and the 3-D motion simulator ride, taking you for an adventure under the sea with America’s beloved Sponge Bob Square pants. Looney Tunes Seaport, Bugs Bunny National Park and Balin’s Jungle land are especially designed for young children with rides, characters, and attractions that are sure to please even the littlest members of your family. New for 2007 is Wiggles World, themed around the popular kids music group, this area was made specifically for kids ages 2-6 years of age. Six Flags also has a wide variety of entertainment with something for everyone. For animal lovers they have Dolphin Discovery which is interactive and entertaining. Temple of the Tiger is an exciting show that features Bengal tigers. They also have Toon Idol, which kids love, street entertainers, parades, concerts and several other seasonal events throughout the year. Along with Great Adventure, Six Flags in Jackson also houses two additional parks Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor was created with the water lover in mind, it has more water rides than one could even imagine. With wave pools boasting ocean sized waves, one of the largest floating rivers you’ll ever see and a plethora of water slides this park is loads of fun. Six Flags Wild Safari is an experience in itself.You’ll drive your own car through this 350 acre wild life preserve and it gives you and your family the opportunity to get up close and personal with animals of all kinds. All around Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ is an experience not to be missed.
Clementon Amusement Park, in Clementon NJ is a 100 year old charming park with rides and shows for all ages. Nestled in a small town and built on a lake this park offers picnic areas and rides on the lake on the Clementon Belle showboat. In addition to its thrill rides, kids attractions and shows, Clementon Park boasts it’s own adjoining water park called Splash World. Splash World is nice way to cool off mid day with it’s lazy river, racing water slides, wading pools and so much more. With pricing options that families can afford, Clementon Park is a popular stop for local residents.
If your looking for something special for your mini thrill seekers Storybook Land and The Land of Make Believe are sure to please. Storybook Land is imagination and your child’s favorite classic fairy tales all rolled up in one park. This park is located in Egg Harbor Township and is literally a walk down fairy tale lane, with excellent children’s rides, picnic areas and photo opportunities that will last a lifetime this is one trip every kid will love. The Land of Make Belive, located in Hope, NJ is another park that will satisfy the little ones, but with a little more for adults to enjoy as well. They have water rides, a roller coaster, hayrides, games and more. The Land of Make Believe also has interactive shows, a civil war locomotive ride and kids can see inside a world war two aircraft. It is truly a fun filled day your family will remember.
Mountain Creek water park, is packed with enough water rides to fill an entire day. With rides that will thrill you like Bombs Away, a body slide ending in an 18ft plummet and the H2-Oh-No a body slide that you will have to muster up the nerve to take the 99ft vertical slide and the story line of 토토사이트 game is almost similar to that but the difference is that these games are not free to play. They also have a Cannon Ball Falls where you can cliff jump either 18 ft or 23 ft into the water below and Tarzan Swings where you swing out and fall into the water below. Children will just love the special areas set aside just for them with Junior Rapids, a wading pool, and so much more. Mountain Creek is located in Vernon, NJ not to far from New York.
As you can see, New Jersey has plenty of fun filled places to visit. It’s not just the land of casinos and factories, but a place for the child in all of us.