Six Flags New England Guide

Six Flags New England is the region's largest theme park and a great choice for family fun from spring through fall. The former Riverside amusement park in Agawam, Massachusetts, became Six Flags New England in 2000, marking Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.'s first foray into the New England states. Six Flags New England delivers all of the thrill rides, tamer rides, children's rides and amusements and shows and events that visitors to the theme park company's other 20 U.S. locations have flocked to year after year. In 2003, the Island Kingdom Water Park was expanded and renamed Hurricane Harbor, and in 2007, the addition of Wiggles World and Thomas Town enhanced Six Flags New England's appeal for young children. There are more new thrills in store for 2008, including the debut of the Dark Knight Coaster.

For the 2008 season, the park will be open Saturdays and Sundays starting April 12 (plus weekdays during school break week April 18-25) and Friday through Sunday from May 2 until May 18. It then operates seven days a week from May 23 until Labor Day, Monday, September 1. During the remainder of September, the amusement park will be open weekends only, and from October 3 through the end of October, it will be open Friday through Sunday, plus Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day). A complete calendar with hours of operation is available at the Six Flags New England Web site. Hurricane Harbor Waterpark hours and dates may vary from the Six Flags New England schedule.

Six Flags New England Tickets: You can purchase your Six Flags New England tickets directly online and save using the park's Print-N-Go option. Simply present your printed, pre-paid ticket and photo ID at the theme park ticket gate.

Regular daily admission rates are $49.99 for those 54 inches and taller, $29.99 for children under 54 inches tall and free for children ages 2 and under. American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted for theme park admission. Parking is an additional $15; $30 for valet parking. Hurricane Harbor Water Park admission is free with your theme park admission ticket. Season Passes can also be purchased directly online: Buy four and save $5 per pass on the $74.99 price. Group rates are also available. For additional ticket information, call toll free 877-4-SIXFLAGS or 413-786-9300.

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