Overview:
The Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom is one of the largest theme parks in
New York State. It's two-parks-in-one with over 125 rides, shows and attractions,
six themed areas and a water park with a variety of wet rides.
Purchased in 1996 by Premier Inc., the largest regional theme park company
in the world with 35 parks located throughout the United States, Europe, and Latin
America, the Great Escape / Splashwater Kingdom continues to grow and entertain thousands
each season.
Primary Attractions:
The Nightmare - an indoor thrill ride that takes place
in total darkness!
The Comet - a classic wooden coaster ranked as #1 in
the coaster universe!
Alpine Bobsled - Would-be Olympians get ready to climb
65 feet in the air before plunging into a wild, downhill decent!
Boomerang Coast to Coaster - A backward and forward
looping steel roller coaster!
Lumberjack Splash - gigantic 500,000-gallon wave pool
Five Picnic Areas ready to serve groups from 50 to
5,000 with a view that overlooks The Comet, Lumberjack Splash, and the beautiful
Adirondack Mountains
Oktoberfest - A German festival with German food, beer,
ethnic song and dance, craft vendors and so much more
Fright Fest - A series of Halloween themed attractions
activities slated for weekends the entire month of October
Location:
Near Lake George, NY, on Route 9 between Exits 19 and 20 of the
Adirondack Northway (Interstate-87)
Operating Schedule:
May 20-21 (Opening Weekend)
Daily May 27 through Sept. 4, Sept. 9-10 (Weekend)
Sept. 16-17 and 23-24 (Oktoberfest)
September 29-30, October 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-31 (Fright Fest)
Hours:
The park opens daily at 9:30 a.m. Closing times vary. During
Oktoberfest,
park opens at noon. Fright Fest times vary.
Parking:
Free
Total Park Acreage:
140 acres
Contact Information:
The great Escape at (518) 792-3500 or The Great Escape website at www.the greatescape.com
Group specials:
The Great Escape offers special pricing o outstanding catering and picnic packages for
groups from 50 to 5,000-plus. For information, call the park's sales office at (518)
792-3500 ext. 292, or log on www.thegreatescape.com.
Lodging:
Visit the Great Escape Hotel
Deals website for links to area accommodations!
***** PLEASE NOTE, WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF
THIS INFORMATION, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE GREAT ESCAPE IS ALWAYS
IMPROVING THE PARK AND ADDING NEW ATTRACTIONS ETC. please
visit and trust the information on www.thegreatescape.com!
Thank you, Sara
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