Six Flags New England Agawam, Massachusetts In our opinion, Six Flags America is middle-of-the-road when compared to the higher-ranking options.īook Now 11. What’s not so great is the mediocre thrill options compared to other parks. What’s great about this park is the diversity of rides (case in point, the apocalypse-themed roller coaster pictured above). Six Flags America Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Maryland The property also includes a water park and amphitheater as well as camping and hotel accommodations.īook Now 12. Here, you’ll find rides such as Tantrum, which can reach 52 mph, and The Predator, New York’s largest wooden roller coaster. In 2019, Darien Lake was rebranded as Six Flags Darien Lake. The massive amusement park at Darien Lake has been passed from one owner to the next, but Six Flags is back at the helm. Note: The Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is technically considered a separate entity by the Six Flags system, but we’re lumping it in with Splashwater Kingdom because the resort can’t stand on its own when pitted against the bigger destinations.īook Now Read more: New York City Travel Guide 13. The cheesiness of the mostly aqua-based attractions leaves Splashwater lower on the list. The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom Lake George, New York However, you should definitely check out the neighboring Hurricane Harbor (more on that in a bit).īook Now 14. It’s a niche market that puts this park lower on our list. Plenty of character-based rides should keep the kiddos entertained all day long, but if you’re not into that vibe, you’ll be hard-pressed to have a good time. White Water Bay provides a familiar mix of soaking rides and family-friendly play areas.īook Now for Frontier City 15. Even coasters or rides that you might find in other parks feature a little extra twang. However, the overall vibe is a bit different from the larger Six Flags parks. Frontier City and White Water Bay Oklahoma City, Oklahomaįrontier City and White Water Bay are both operated by Six Flags as of 2018, so you can expect a similar experience. In early 2018, the park was rebranded from Waterworld California to Hurricane Harbor Concord, and with the new name came a new experience: Splashwater Island, an interactive playground.īook Now 16. While this family-friendly park has several interesting waterslides, they all end up being fairly generic and not the least enthralling for most adults. Tie: Hurricane Harbor Concord Concord, California However, due to its locality and focus on the young ones, as well as the lack of larger coasters, it is tied with Splashtown.īook Now Read more: Phoenix, Arizona Travel Guide 17. Wet ‘N’ Wild Phoenix (formerly WaterWorld Safari and now Hurricane Harbor Phoenix after Six Flags bought the property - do you see a trend here?) is great for kids. Tie: Hurricane Harbor Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona It is Houston’s largest waterpark, so Splashtown is definitely a draw for folks living in the area, but not much of an attraction for out-of-towners.īook Now Read more: Austin, Texas Travel Guide 17. Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown, nestled in the Spring suburb of Houston, became Hurricane Harbor Splashtown at the start of 2019. Tie: Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Houston, Texas The long-lived water park, while well-loved by the surrounding community, is pretty small and not (yet) branded as a Six Flags destination, which is why it only earns an honorable mention on our list.īook Now 17. In late 2018, Six Flags announced that it would take over operations of Magic Waters, which has been operating since 1984. Honorable Mention: Magic Waters Waterpark Rockford, Illinois Best Destinations to Travel in the U.S.Whether you’re going to Six Flags by yourself or with your family, be sure to plan ahead, make a reservation, and exercise proper hygiene. The Great Escape & Splashwater KingdomĪccording to Six Flags’ safety protocols, a face covering is not required if you’re fully vaccinated, though the park recommends masks for the unvaccinated. Honorable Mention: Magic Waters Waterpark.
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