Located about thirty miles north of Boston, is a magical summer attraction called Canobie Lake Park, a classic amusement spot that has been entertaining New England families for over a century. It is a place I eagerly visited dozens of times as a child, and one where I now go for a bit of nostalgia and to make amazing summer memories with my own kids.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Walk through the gates of Canonbie Lake and you will definitely feel a vintage vibe. The park dates back to 1902 and still maintains a lot of its original character and charm. There are a number of classic rides to enjoy such as the Yankee Cannonball (a wooden roller coaster built in 1930), a relaxing sky ride, and the spooky Mine of Lost Souls.\u00a0 The park also features a number of more modern attractions like the Psychodrome scrambler, Star Blaster bungee ride, and thrilling Untamed roller coaster. My favorite ride, hands-down, is the Boston Tea Party, a giant twenty-person flume that travels uphill until quickly plunging fifty feet to soak both passengers and nearby spectators. My seven-year-old took his first ride on the Tea Party this summer and loved it so much that I just couldn\u2019t say “No” when he begged me to ride a second time!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In addition to the eclectic mix of bigger rides, Canobie Lake also features a kiddie section, tons of games, arcades, restaurants, souvenir shops, and a relaxing boat ride on the lake. A newer addition is a fantastic water area called Castaway Island where visitors can enjoy water slides, splash pads, and a lazy river. I have found it to be the perfect spot for everyone to take a break from the rides or cool off after a long day in the sun.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Perhaps the best thing about Canobie Lake is the size of the park. With more than eighty attractions there is more than enough to do in a day, yet it is walkable and easy to manage.\u00a0 Canobie Lake is the perfect place to spend a day with your family. I gave this venue five stars as a rating on our new app, KidFriendlyVenues, on this website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You are sure to have fun and make some lasting memories so search for this venue on KFV app and begin your family adventure!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Located about thirty miles north of Boston, is a magical summer attraction called Canobie Lake Park, a classic amusement spot that has been entertaining New England families for over a century. It is a place I eagerly visited dozens of times as a child, and one where I now go for a bit of nostalgia … <\/p>\n