Six Flags, MA

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The Six Flags, MA location offers thrilling fun and summer splashes for New England residents and any thrill seekers visiting this historic part of the country. From wild rides to water slides, Six Flags New England has it all.

Springfield, Massachusetts

About Six Flags New England

There are several Six Flags theme park locations in the northeastern states, including parks in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, but only the Springfield, Massachusetts park is officially known as Six Flags New England. With more than 30 rides and numerous shows and events to entertain every member of the family, this Six Flags, MA park has something for everyone.

Rides

From mild thrills to wild coasters, Six Flags New England offers a range of fun rides for all ages. The most popular attractions include:

Batman The Ride: This floorless coaster flies riders through five topsy turvy inversions at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
Cyclone: A classic wooden roller coaster design, the Cyclone is 112 feet tall and reaches speeds up to 45 miles per hour along its twisted track.
Blizzard River: This whitewater rapids raft ride is fun for the whole family, and the torrential waterfalls ensure that everyone is soaked and smiling.
Illions Carousel: Built in 1909, this classic carousel has hand-carved horses and carriages that embody the beauty and elegance of nostalgic amusement rides.
Superman – Ride of Steel: This awesome coaster towers 208 feet above the ground and its bold red and blue track sends guests shooting up to 77 miles per hour.
Scream: This 20 story thrill tower allows guests to choose the type of ride they’re interested in, either a powered drop, a sudden shot, or a combination of both.
Nightwing: Night or day, this soaring thrill ride takes guests more than 70 feet in the air at 90 degree angles sure to inspire screams.
Thunderbolt: The park’s oldest coaster, this classic wooden ride has been thrilling guests since 1941 and still entertains thousands of riders every year.

In addition to these large thrill rides, the park is also home to a wide range of carnival rides including tea cups, a Scrambler, bumper cars, and other family and kiddie rides.

Entertainment

Guests interested in wild fun without wild rides can enjoy the numerous shows and events at Six Flags, MA. Regular shows feature popular family characters such as The Wiggles, Scooby-Doo, the Justice League, Thomas the Tank Engine, and all the Looney Tunes favorites. A pop music showcase revue is also popular for all ages, and daily parades bring the entertainment to every corner of the park.

In addition to regular shows, Six Flags New England also hosts special events, including concerts and charity events. Contact the park for details on upcoming special performances.

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Dining

With so many rides and shows to experience, guests can quickly work up an appetite. Even the biggest hunger can be satisfied, however, with a wide range of dining options including hot dogs, barbeque, smoked turkey legs, ice cream, gourmet burgers, kettle corn, buffalo wings, and a variety of dishes from different nationalities. To ensure that children and teenagers have healthy meals, parents can purchase meal vouchers for specific restaurants so the food budget stays under control.

Water Park

Six Flags New England is also home to Hurricane Harbor, an integrated water park with more than a dozen fantastic water slides to enjoy. Because there is no additional charge to use the water park, guests should be prepared to have an aquatastic good time on the body, tube, and family water slides as well as these other wet attractions:

Two wave pools
Lazy lagoon
Adventure river with geysers and waterfalls
Kiddie play area
Typhoon water coaster

Visiting Six Flags, MA

To properly plan a visit to Six Flags New England, guests should understand what admission options are available and how to get more information to plan their perfect theme park getaway.

Tickets

Tickets for this Six Flags park are $42 for adults or $31 for guests under 54 inches tall. Group discounts and season passes are also available.

For a more extravagant experience, guests can consider the personalized V.I.P. tours for $250 that include priority ride access, reserved show seating, and other benefits. To speed through the lines in a flash, consider adding the Flash Pass to a daily admission ticket and take advantage of shorter lines (availability varies).