Location: Middlebury, Connecticut Years Active: 1908 – Active Quassy Amusement Park is old-school. Think faded paint and creaky rides mixed in with a few surprisingly fun coasters. It’s got a small-town fair feel with a side of lakefront charm. You won’t find cutting-edge thrills, but sometimes that’s a good thing, especially with little ones. Quassy’s…
Location: Bristol, Connecticut Years Active: 1846 – Active Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Bristol, Connecticut, Lake Compounce stands as one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the United States, boasting a rich history that dates back to its inception in 1846. With its picturesque setting on the shores of a serene lake, this…
Location: Bristol, Connecticut Years Active: 1846 – Active Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. It spans 332 acres, which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove included in the price of admission….