Amusement Parks in Massachusetts

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Families, school and social groups, and companies alike are discovering the incredible variety in fun places to enjoy an outing. Whatever amusements you’re looking for in the form of rides, roller coasters, games, or arcades, they’re all here. And so is the largest indoor water park in New England, the longest family go cart track in New England, the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England, and North America’s longest mountain coaster. In between is every amusement you could want, where the fun comes in droves, and affordable and family friendly lodgings are nearby.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Two worlds rolled into one: an exciting ski resort and an exhilarating amusement park

It’s the best of both worlds: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is like a ski resort and an amusement park rolled into one. In addition to superior skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, the resort has two adventure parks with exhilarating rides. The Mountain Adventure Park includes an alpine slide with tunnels, dips and curves; a year-round mountain coaster; a giant swing; a rock-climbing wall; a playground with a bounce house; a Euro bungy trampoline; a six-passenger scenic chairlift; and the Soaring Eagle zip line. The Aerial Adventure Park is a self-guided elevated outdoor ropes course through the forest, with 74 elements to test yourself on. Challenges include cargo nets, zip lines and rope bridges. To seal the deal, the resort offers many casual dining options and plenty of on-site lodging.

Seekonk Grand Prix

1098 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA, 02771 Phone: 508-336-8307

With so many activities, everyone is guaranteed a fun time at this raceway theme park

If everyone in your family or friends group is in the mood for something different to do, you’ll be able to satisfy them all at Seekonk Grand Prix. The future race-car drivers can zoom around the track, your competitive pals can have fun with heated bumper cars. The adventurous among you can attack the rock-climbing wall or the multi-obstacle ropes course. And who doesn’t love mini golf? Seekonk, MA has a great 18-hole course that takes you through caves and across streams. And you have to visit the game room, with its extensive collection of popular games, from air hockey to the virtual reality game, Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride. Win points and turn them in for prizes. Food options include pizza, ice cream and slushies.

Southwick’s Zoo

2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA, 01756 Phone: 800-258-9182

Plenty of wild experiences to be had, including exciting rides, at Southwick’s Zoo

There’s so much to see and do at New England’s Largest Zoo! Soar above the African Plains and Deer Forest in the Skyfari Sky Ride or take the Woodland Express Train through the North American exhibit, getting a closer look at elk and trumpeter swans. Work your way through the Rainforest Adventure Maze and zip through the air on the Soaring Eagle Zip Line. Don’t forget to visit the animals! With over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including leopards, lemurs, giraffes, and lions, there are so many new species to learn about at Southwick’s Zoo!

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Amusement Parks in Massachusetts

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Seekonk Grand Prix

Southwick’s Zoo

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