

Then there’s the lovely Sky Ride, which mimics a ride in a hot air balloon, giving you a fantastic vista over the park. For the thrill seekers among you, there’s Killermanjaro’s Revenge, a 207-foot speed slide that drops guests through the floor and onto the slide, and zooms to the finish with one long drop. Amusement rides include your classic tilt-a-whirl, Ferris wheel, and round-up (the one where centrifugal force keeps you plastered to the walls). GoshenĮnchanted Forest Water Safari (Adirondacks)įind something for everyone at the Enchanted Forest Water Safari in the Adirondacks (opening for the season on June 14). Don't forget, you can stay for the weekend - or even longer if you like - by booking a stay at one of the resort's 250-themed rooms. Spend the day exploring all seven different lands to build your perfect family-fun filled day and memories to last a lifetime. If you're looking to catch some wind, take to the air on The Dragon coaster through LEGO® Castle or get to building at Bricktopia. Looking for more water adventures? Engage in some splash battles or sail the high seas at LEGO® Pirates. Visitors will get the chance to cool off on some water slides, and also build and race their own LEGO boat. New York's newest theme park has been generating plenty of buzz since opening in July 2021, and the 150-acre LEGOLAND New York Resort gets even cooler when its water playground in LEGO® City opens Memorial day weekend. Calverton LEGOLAND® New York Resort (Hudson Valley) Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror." Our pulse just quickened at the thought. Their "Shotgun Falls" slide sends you down a five-foot free-fall drop into a 10-foot deep pool, plus, you’ll slide down a drop of 40 feet and take a few 360-degree spins in the dark on “Dr. While little ones will have plenty to do, from exploring the "Octopus Pool" to riding the “Mammoth River” slide on inflated family-size rafts, Splish Splash is also filled with slides that will definitely satisfy a need for speed. Originally published: Splish Splash (Long Island)ĩ6-acre Splish Splash on Long Island has been voted one of the best water parks in America by the Travel Channel, and its rides and slides have converted many a family into repeat visitors. Read more: Best roller coasters in New York Call ahead and check websites and social media to make sure attractions and amenities are open and available. Individual businesses or attractions may require mask wearing. Masks are encouraged, but optional in most settings per New York State guidelines.

Read on to see where to get your thrills this summer, from the laziest rivers to the most vertical nose-dives and everything in between. New York is home to some of the country’s longest-running amusement parks, so you can savor a little dose of nostalgia along with your hot dogs and cotton candy. Get ready for liftoff because your summer plans are about to get a serious boost! Strap in for some of the steepest, twisty-turniest, most gut-wrenching roller coaster rides and water slides around-but don’t worry, there are also plenty of family rides that won’t make you lose your lunch.
