Six Flags Great Adventure
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Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park resort in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, between New York City and Philadelphia. It combines an amusement park, wildlife safari, Hurricane Harbor water park and glamping resort.
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Why go
- El Toro’s wooden twister coaster stands where Viper once stood.
- SkyScreamer rises 242 feet and swings riders in a 98-foot circle at over 43 miles per hour.
- Wild Safari’s 350 acres of drive-through habitats include animals from six continents.
- Hurricane Harbor has slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.
- The Joker is a 4th Dimension roller coaster.
Opening hours
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Monday09:00 – 18:00
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Rides and age limits
- Nitro
- Roller coaster added in 2001
- The Dark Knight
- Indoor junior Wild Mouse coaster, opened in 2008
- Skull Mountain
- Indoor junior coaster, added in 1996
Know before you go
- Hurricane Harbor New Jersey has a separate entrance and requires separate admission from Great Adventure.
- Fright Fest, Oktoberfest and Tricks and Treats take place on select dates.
- On select nights from September 18 to November 1, 2026, admission options can include haunted-maze access.
With kids
- Adventure Alley has classic family rides.
- Bugs Bunny National Park has camp-themed rides in a rustic lakeside area.
- Lil’ Devil Coaster is a kiddie coaster themed around the Jersey Devil.
Tips for your visit
- Follow the path through Movietown to make a loop back towards the fountain and main entrance.
Don't miss
- MovietownMovie-themed buildings, rides, shops and stalls fill this Hollywood-backlot area.Movietown
- Plaza del CarnavalSee colorful stucco buildings and Spanish tile roofs in an area shaped by Spanish and Latin American influences.Plaza del Carnaval
- Shoreline PierFind rides and games in a setting themed as a New Jersey oceanside pier.The Boardwalk
Entrances
- Main Street entranceThe central entrance opens onto Main Street, an early-American town setting with turn-of-the-century details; Main Street Fountain is a nearby landmark.Main Street, at the front of the park
Facilities
- Parking Solar canopies cover the car park.
Shorts
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Jersey Devil at Six Flags Great AdventurePark Pros
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Have you been on the Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adve…Coasters and Brews
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Kingda Ka [Now Defunct] at Six Flags Great Adventure! |Coliwood Studios
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El Toro at Six Flags Great AdventureSix Flags
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Everything I Rode at Six Flags Great AdventurePark Pros
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Ranking EVERY coaster I’ve ridden at Six Flags Great Adventure! Agree…Your Coaster Friend
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Nitro 📍Six Flags Great Adventure is Awsome!Skyline Coasters
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Did You Know About Medusa's BACKWARDS SEAT at Six Flags Great Adventu…Single Rider Reak
History
The Enchanted Forest was designed as a place seen through children’s eyes. The park’s Skyride linked Rootin’ Tootin’ and Dream Street. Savannah Sunset’s opening was followed by the naming of the full complex as Six Flags Great Adventure Resort.
- 1964–1965The Skyride used a double skyway that had operated at the New York World’s Fair.
- 1972Restaurateur Warner LeRoy planned a seven-part leisure complex, including an amusement park, safari, exhibition park, flower park, sports complex, campground and shopping area.
- 1974The Enchanted Forest and Safari Park opened on July 1. The July 4 celebration included Runaway Mine Train’s opening. The Garden of Marvels had models of American landmarks and European castles, with working miniature trains and boats.
- 1977Six Flags acquired the park, which took its current name.
- 1984A Haunted Castle fire killed eight teenagers and prompted new fire-safety laws for amusement attractions.
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- 2000Hurricane Harbor New Jersey joined the complex as a separately gated water park with separate admission.
- 2012The amusement park and Wild Safari were combined as Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari.
- mid-2024Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa opened within the Safari Park.
- 2024–2025Kingda Ka permanently closed in November 2024 and was demolished in February 2025.
How to get there
- CarBy car: 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey, beside Interstate 195 along Monmouth Road (County Route 537).
Sources: Six Flags Great Adventure - Wikipedia · Six Flags Great Adventure - Wikipedia (part 2) · Six Flags Great Adventure - Wikipedia (part 3) · Jackson Township (New Jersey) - Wikivoyage (do) · Six Flags Great Adventure - The World's Ultimat… · Six Flags Great Adventure - Daily Tickets · Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey - Daily T… · Six Flags Great Adventure - Wikipedia · Six Flags Great Adventure - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
1 Six Flags Blvd, NJ, Jackson
- Phone
- +1 732-928-2000
Questions and answers
Is there somewhere to eat in Frontier Adventures at Six Flags Great Adventure?
Best of the West restaurant is in the western-themed area.
What is in Dream Street at Six Flags Great Adventure?
Yum Yum Cafe, Carousel and Enchanted Teacups are in Dream Street.
What is Lakefront like at Six Flags Great Adventure?
It sits beside the lake at the rear of the property, with nautical-themed rides and structures.
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