Connecticut amusement parks provide a way for individuals and families to get away for a short period of time. This can be for one day or even a couple of days. The amusement parks in Connecticut open in the mid spring till the beginning of fall. The parks are closed during the cold winter period.

This page provides a source to connect you to amusement parks located in Connecticut. Many Mahalo pages are available to help you find information on your destination and saving money. These include discount coupons and tips, along with additional information to make your trip more enjoyable. This current information will include details on attractions, special events, hours of operation, parking and even season passes.

Connecticut Amusement parks can offer entertainment for all ages. There are two nice theme parks situated in Connecticut, along with a few waterparks.

• Lake Compounce, located in Bristol, Connecticut, is the oldest ongoing amusement park in the United States. It open in 1846 as a picnic grove. It is a traditional amusement park that is home to Boulder Dash, a wooden roller coaster.http://themeparks.about.com/cs/kennywoodparks/a/blcompounce.htm

• Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury is also traditional style park with some water attractions.http://www.visitconnecticut.com/current_category.2419/companies_list.html

• Ocean Beach Park in New London, is a small scale waterpark focused on children 8 and under. http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/

Water and theme park fees, along with travel expense can cost a bit of pocket change. The smaller parks can sometimes be less expensive than the largely known amusement parks. There are many money saving ideas for theme parks:

1. Buy tickets in advance online or at a participating retailer. Many times these are offered at a discount compared to tickets bought at the gate.
2. Check with discount travel clubs, such as AAA for money saving offers.
3. Shop around at places like retailmenot.com for coupons and special promotions
4. For money saving tips and coupon information, be sure to visit the Mahalo page ‘Amusement Park Coupons’.

When looking for Connecticut amusement parks, these Mahalo pages might help send you on your way:

• Theme Park Tickets
• Water Parks
• Waterpark
• Vacation Packages
• Pumpkin Patch Farms Connecticut

The following Mahalo pages can help you plan your trip accordingly.

• Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard Coupons
• Beardsley Zoo Coupons
• Water Park Coupons
• Aquarium Coupons
• Connecticut Renaissance Faire Coupons