Top Things to do in Massachusetts
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The 10 Best Water & Amusement Parks in Massachusetts, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Massachusetts, United States including Edaville Family Theme Park, Paragon Carousel and Museum, Bousquet Mountain, Salem Willows Amusement Park, Cape Cod Inflatable Park, Great Wolf Lodge - Water Park, Six Flags New England, Altitude H2O, Water Wizz, CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore.
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1. Edaville Family Theme Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 599 reviews
Edaville Family Theme Park has three worlds in one! Thomas Land, CranCentral, and Dino Land (Seasonal). Also known for hosting the amazing and historical Christmas Festival of Lights (Seasonal).Jon Delli Priscoli purchased Edaville and it's 250 acres in 2002. There have been many exciting changes under his ownership including, the reconfiguration of the entire rail course and the opening of the only Thomas Land in the United States. Additionally, Edaville Family Theme Park opened Dino Land a prehistoric learning adventure filled with life sized animatronic dinosaurs! Throughout the year you can find your favorite characters visiting the park for meet and greets! As October arrives Edaville Family Theme Park stays open late during not its so spooky Halloween celebration focusing on creating a fun and safe trick or treating environment for all children to enjoy . And of course during the holiday season Edaville opens for its world renowned Christmas Festival of Lights that has now grown to display over 7 million lights! Admission at Edaville includes access to all three parks, free parking and a lifetime for family memories.
Reviewed By jendell10 - Boston, United States
Fun ... gorgeous cranberry bogs and fun art vendors and a full day of rides for my kids SUPER fun! To spite the rain which had nothing to do with the event
2. Paragon Carousel and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
The Paragon Carousel has been operating along the shores of beautiful Nantasket Beach for 90 years. Built in 1928 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, it is the last remaining attraction from the Paragon Park amusement park that closed in 1985. Kids of all ages will enjoy a ride on “the painted ponies”. Then move to the Paragon Park Museum next door to learn about the park’s founding in 1905 and its evolution from a Victorian era “exposition” to a late 20th century amusement park. Hear modern recordings of early 1900s songs about a trip to Paragon Park. Marvel at a scale model of the Giant Coaster and watch a “rider’s view” video (complete with screams!) of a front car trip on the classic wooden coaster (hands up!). See an original Kooky Kastle cart and the scale from George Kasian’s “Guess Your Weight” shack. And stop at The Restoration Studio to check on the progress of the latest Paragon Carousel horse being brought back to its original beauty.
Reviewed By notbad44 - Meriden, United States
Myself, my wife and two year old son visited the carousel and the creamery each evening during our four day mini vacation. The staff were awesome and made us feel very welcomed. The creamery ice cream was amazing! We absolutely recommend the carousel and Creamery to everyone! We will definitely go back next visit to Nantasket Ma!
3. Bousquet Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By securingman - Long Island, United States
Bousquet is a great Place with small lift Lines , economical prices and family atmosphere. It’s plenty for us (Seniors). It reminds us of a small place on Long Island during the 60’s and 70’s. Bald Hill Ski Bowl Where we grew up and started skiing. Sherri and her crew all work hard to make the best of what they have. They’ve made some improvement that has helped a lot. If you’re looking for Big then go to Jiminey Peak., For us Bousquet is just right.!!! Ps: night skiing is a real bargain $20 Thursday’s $10 with music at the Tamarack Lodge with a pint of Shabadoo beer.
4. Salem Willows Amusement Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By magickword - Staten Island, United States
We spent a beautiful day at the willows. The park was nice and clean and there was parking. The old time arcade and kiddie rides were very nostalgic. The food is simple but it goes with the feeling you get of simpler days. We had popcorn and ice cream from Hobbs that was great. It was relaxing being able to sit and watch the boats and walk down to the water. I loved it.
5. Cape Cod Inflatable Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 384 reviews
The Cape Cod Inflatable Park is a one of a kind attraction on Cape Cod offering a HUGE selection of both wet and dry inflatable rides for kids and adults alike. Our inflatable park and family resort is centrally located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts and is packed with large themed inflatable slides, bounce houses, games, a gift shop, Shark Bites restaurant, 9 hole mini golf course, arcade and more.
Reviewed By jalice80 - Hingham, United States
We had a wonderful day at the park on July 2, 2018. There really is something for all ages...our grandkids..ages 9 - 15- each found a challenge and had just plain fun. In fact our 9 year old went back after dinner! Some caveats for parents and suggestions for management. There is obvious risk involved in many of the attractions..We all sign the waiver and must, but parents should discern which attractions are suited to their age child. (and hope that all goes well) Lastly, for management..the entrance to the lazy river is VERY slippery and we saw several (adults) fall as they were entering. Some grip-type strips would alert people of this and would also hopefully prevent such accidents (easy fix!) The teen/young adult workers really need to be more attentive to their attraction and those on it.. Some were half asleep, on their phones or chatting with friends. Not acceptable. That being said, we all had a ball and everything went well. A great attraction for the Cape!
6. Great Wolf Lodge - Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By alannap2019
Two splash playgrounds with slides for toddlers and preschoolers, Wild water slides for thrill seekers, a wave pool and huge hot tub that’s half indoors and half outdoors, and more. What’s not to like?
7. Six Flags New England
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,910 reviews
Largest family theme park in New England features eight thrilling megacoasters and Hurricane Harbor, a water park with nine tube slides and a 500,000-gallon wave pool.
Reviewed By Vacation637163
Six Flags is an awesome amusement park which has entertainment for the entire family! For the adventurous there is the heart racing roller coaster rides and for the "lay back" there are games and water park to enjoy The children rides are attractively designed with cartoon characters. There is also a water park for them to enjoy. There are also food stations available practically at your finger tips throughout the park. It reminds me of Disney World!!11
8. Altitude H2O
9. Water Wizz
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By kcampaiola1995 - Nashua, United States
Very fun water park but plan ahead to have fun. Even if you buy tickets online you will have to get in the same line and not break away till the gate. I wish I got in line at 930 instead of 10. That would have allowed me to go on rides before it filled up. Rent a tube! You can be waiting a long time for a tube then a long time for the ride. Renting a tube cuts the waiting time in half and they are only $10 and you get $5 back. When you're not using a tube bring it back for a ticket. That way you can keep renting it and eat lunch and use the wave pool without worrying about someone stealing your tube. Rent a locker to store valuables but leave towels and shoes on a chair to guarantee seating. Water was warm.
10. CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 280 reviews
Experience CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore - one of the largest indoor water parks in New England! Our 65,000 square foot water park is a splash-tastic family fun destination. Ride the giant water slides, play in the activity pool, lounge in the lazy river, and hit the arcade. Conveniently located just 19 miles north of Boston, in Danvers, MA, with ample free parking. Offering: Day Passes, Season Passes, Annual Passes. OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Best Rainy Day Activity for Kids near Boston! Also featuring: Birthday Parties, Group Swims for School Class Trips, Scout Troops, Camps, Family Reunions. Overnight Water Park Packages also available including family-friendly overnight accommodations.
Reviewed By pluto1075 - New Hampshire, United States
I read many reviews before going here so I was extremely leery. It was my daughter's 5th birthday and the weather was not predicted great so Canobie Lake Park was out. I bit the bullet and we went. It was a Monday, maybe that makes a difference over weekend days? We got there about 10:30 am and there was probably 20 other people there. It was very quiet, we got a table and chairs of our choice. A bit later there were a few busloads of kids that came from Summer Camps. These kids were older than mine so they basically all wanted the bigger slides. We stayed in both of the smaller kids area. My kids loved it and had an absolute blast. Yes when we went it there was a strong chemical smell but I feel all public pools are that way and it seems worse indoors because of the closed in space. You get used to it and I didn't even notice it as the day went on. The staff is very serious and very on top of their game. Could they be a little more pleasant, yes, but whatever as long as they are good at their job. I didn't really have an issue with them but I could see how some sensitive people would be bothered. I felt that it was clean. The only thing I saw was many Gatorade caps on the ground at one point from the Summer camp groups. To be expected for kids that age that are unsupervised. I blame their chaperones. The place was in perfect condition when we walked in in the morning. The food was exactly as you'd expect in these places. Pricey and okay. I couldn't complain, it was decent as was my beer which I was happy I could bring to the table and not have to sit in the bar with. Overall we were happy and would return. I can see that depending on day or guests it can change your experience but ours was good. I probably would avoid weekends!
