What to do and see in New England, New England: The Best Water & Amusement Parks

May 11, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Santa's Village, Canobie Lake Park, Santa's Land USA, Story Land, Edaville Family Theme Park, Clark's Bears, Killington - Pico Adventure Center, SkyVenture, Kahuna Laguna, Whale's Tale Waterpark.
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1. Santa's Village

528 Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583-6735 +1 603-586-4445 [email protected] http://santasvillage.com
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,190 reviews

Santa's Village

Reviewed By mountainlakesdrive - Center Harbor, United States

Our first visit, but wish we had visited years ago! Fun activities for all ages, immaculate facilities, and friendly staff. Will be making this an annual extended family event!

2. Canobie Lake Park

85 N Policy St, Salem, NH 03079-2079 +1 603-893-3506 [email protected] http://www.canobie.com
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,009 reviews

Canobie Lake Park

Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire has over 85 Rides, Games, Live Entertainment and Attractions, including our wild roller coaster, UNTAMED!

Reviewed By mwishneusky - Riverside, United States

I've been going here since a kid and it's still one of my most favorite things to do. It's clean, quieter than Six Flags, much more beautiful since it has trees and shade, and it is just way calmer. No, the rides aren't as crazy but that's okay! There's something for everyone and my kids love it now, too!

3. Santa's Land USA

655 Bellows Falls Rd, Putney, VT 05346-8776 +1 802-387-2777 [email protected] http://www.santaslandusa.com
Excellent
81%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Santa's Land USA

Season Opening June 22, 2018 Santa's Land USA - For 60 years Santa's Land has been a New England, family tradition! Visit with Santa, unlimited rides and attractions, gift shop, sweet shop and Santa’s Mill. A New England Tradition! Located in the foothills of Vermont’s beautiful Green Mountains. Come join us at 655 Bellows Falls Rd. Putney, Vermont 05346 Take 1-91 - 2 Hrs. From Boston - 1 hr 30 mins. Hartford, CT. Admission: Day Passes $12.95 (ages 2-64) $10.95 (ages 65 +) Santa’s Land will be open every Saturday and Sunday up until Christmas.

Reviewed By heidiwc79

Yes Virgina there is a Santa Claus....My husband and I took our 3yr old son to Santa's Land this past wknd. My grandparents brought me there when I was a child and my mom when she was a child. I was too young to remember the details, but I always remembered the place " Santa's Land" and the feeling associated with being there. I will never forget that. I was looking forward to reigniting my childhood memories. Upon entering through the cute, quaint gift shop the spirit of Christmas comes upon you. My little boy's eyes lit up with excitement. We paid the very reasonable fee and proceeded down the snowy, blue tunnel, the gateway to the park. Within minutes we saw Santa on top of the hill who made his way over to us to interact with our son who was mesmerized. We then proceeded to explore the park. We fell in love with the nostalgic atmosphere. It really takes you back in time..to a simpler place. The train, the slides, the mini golf, the carousel from Coney Island, the kiddie rides was just enough to entertain our little one without over loading him ..not to mention how he loved to explore the park itself. It reminds you of an enchanted forest. He met a new friend his age and they spent an hour running up and down the hills, around the trees while their imaginations ran wild. A perfect ending to a great day. I felt compelled to write a review because I truly look at the new owner David, as a local hero who I have so much respect and admiration for. For him to take such a leap of faith, financially, physically and mentally to preserve a park that holds so many treasured memories for generations going back to the 1950's is nothing short of amazing and he should be commended. May God bless this park and draw people in from across the country. It's a treasure for children in so many ways. And for the grinches who leave bad reviews... this park is for the children who will surely carry the memory of their visit with them for life! Even more of a reason why I really take my hat off to the new owner for his effort and sacrifice to breath life into Santa's Land again not for the sake of wealth, but for the love of park.

4. Story Land

850 Nh Route 16, Glen, Bartlett, NH 03838-6209 +1 603-383-4186 http://storylandnh.com
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,239 reviews

Story Land

Story Land – where fantasy lives! Story Land is a safe and natural setting where children and their imaginations can run free. We provide a great value to our guests every day, with all-inclusive rides, shows & attractions, reasonably-priced admission ticket, FREE parking, and FREE pet kennels. Featuring birthday parties and character dinners, Story Land is a celebration for the young at heart. This world of fantasy is punctuated by the kaleidoscope of flowers and emerald fields of New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains. Timeless characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Old Woman in the Shoe, the Three Little Pigs, and Peter Rabbit came to life here in 1954.

Reviewed By 763markr

Family of 4 (6 year old daughter and 3 yr old son) enjoyed a day at the park. Lots of rides - kids must be 36 inches to ride with an adult (48 inches to ride alone) which worked well for us. Good assortment of easy rides, fast rides, spinning rides (some are bit much - Turtles), water rides, and exciting speed up and down rides. We also had tea with Cinderella (adults do NOT need a ticket and I recommend NOT getting one!) - cute and the kids loved it. DInner with the characters at then end of the day (6pm) is pretty good - visited by each of the 6 characters and then a dance party for the kids. Long day - sleeping kids on the way back to our hotel.

5. Edaville Family Theme Park

5 Pine St, Carver, MA 02330-1517 +1 508-866-8190 [email protected] http://www.edaville.com
Excellent
55%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 599 reviews

Edaville Family Theme Park

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

6. Clark's Bears

110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251 +1 603-745-8913 [email protected] http://www.clarksbears.com
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,092 reviews

Clark's Bears

Seasonal business. A FUN FAMILY FAVORITE! Clark's Trading Post is celebrating over 90 years of entertainment. Don't miss the 30 minute bear show, starring our trained North American Black Bears! Ride the White Mt. Central RR train ride through the covered bridge and into Wolfman's Territory. Be amazed by our Chinese Acrobatic Troupe (summer only). Ride a Segway, test your skills on the Climbing Tower, cool off on the Blaster Boats or Anaconda Escape Water Ride, and experience Merlin's Mystical Mansion. Visit our five museum buildings on the Victorian Main Street. Your admission ticket includes all rides, bear show, and circus. Get a bite to eat at the Whistle Stop Snack Bar, Pullman's Lunch or make your own sundae at the Peppermint Saloon. Browse through the Candle Shop, Print Shop and our Main Gift Shop. We have the largest gift shop in the White Mountains containing the finest selection of souvenirs and gifts. We can BEARLY wait to see you at Clark's!

Reviewed By johnwA4004TH - Warwick, United States

My wife and I have visited Clark's multiple times over the past 10 years with our grandchildren and children. It is a must adventure if you are in the Lincoln, NH area for a few days. The admission fee and food costs are very reasonable for what they offer. At Clark's you can be entertained by a bear show, Chinese acrobats and various other things like riding a Segway, panning for precious rocks, a museum, water slide, shops, Merlin's house and other must see and do sites. You absolutely have to go on the White Mt. Central RR and experience the thrill of riding on a train and seeing Wolfman get agitated having visitors invade his territory. A day at Clark's is a wonderful time for everyone in the family you will have a great time. It is perfect family fun

7. Killington - Pico Adventure Center

4763 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751-9746 +1 800-734-9435 http://www.killington.com/summer/activities/pico_sports_center
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Killington - Pico Adventure Center

8. SkyVenture

3 Poisson Ave, Nashua, NH 03060-5505 +1 603-897-0010 http://www.skyventurenh.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

SkyVenture

Reviewed By americaas-sweetheart - Princeton, United States

I went skydiving with my Girl Scout troop to complete the Adventure badge. And lemme tell ya, folks, adventure it was! A fan blasts you up, up and away, along with any worries! Everyone I went with had a great time and was smiling like a school girl! My one recommendation: if you have long hair, braid up those luscious locks so they don't get tangled like mine did!

9. Kahuna Laguna

2251 White Mountain Hwy at Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, North Conway, Conway, NH 03860-5161 +1 603-356-5411 [email protected] http://www.kahunalaguna.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 409 reviews

Kahuna Laguna

The ocean has COME TO New Hampshire! Dive into a tropical adventure with the entire family at Kahuna Laguna, northern New England’s first indoor water park at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway, NH. It’s 40,000 square feet of splash-tacular fun! Zoom through one of four high-speed tubes before splashing into the landing pool below. Body surf in the swirling wave pool. Square off against your friends in an exciting game of water basketball or volleyball. And watch out for the 150-gallon tipping bucket! The whole family will enjoy the activity pool, water cannons and play tower, and your smallest kahunas will have a great time in the shallow pool, an area designed with them in mind. The Tiki Tide Café is ready with a snack or lunch when you need a break. And, the family fun center is the place for the latest arcade games. Red Jacket Mountain View Resort is located on 40 scenic acres in the heart of the White Mountains, with sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding area. The resort features 150 recently renovated rooms, casual family restaurants and fine dining, a full-service spa and trails for hiking or walking.Guests of the resort may enjoy Kahuna Laguna all year, and during the warmer months the new outdoor pool will also be open. In the winter, you won’t even have to step outside to enter our 82-degree tropical oasis in the middle of the mountains – and you’ll have a great view of the valley through the water park’s glass walls.

Reviewed By goddess3315 - Fryeburg, United States

We absolutely love it here . We’re locals and go at least once or twice a year. Our kids love the water slides and the giant hot tub. The drinks are great and the place is very clean . The cost is a bit high for locals though.

10. Whale's Tale Waterpark

481 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH 03251 +1 603-745-8810 [email protected] http://www.whalestalewaterpark.net/
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

Whale's Tale Waterpark

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