Lake Compounce Amusement Park

Lake Compounce Amusement Park

Opened in 1846, Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. The amusement park also has a beach and a waterpark which can be enjoyed by guests for no extra charge.

The park's roots trace back to 1846, when a descendant of John Norton, Gad Norton, hired a scientist to perform an experiment using explosives.

Though the experiment failed, Norton noted that thousands of people had shown up for the event and was inspired to open a park.

Location

186 Enterprise Dr
Bristol, Hartford County
Connecticut, USA

Getting There

By car:

From Hartford: Take I-84 West to Exit 31. Follow signs to Lake Compounce.

By bus:

The Connecticut Transit bus service offers a route that stops at Lake Avenue and Pine Street, which is about a 10-minute walk from Lake Compounce.

By train:

The closest train station to Lake Compounce is the Bristol station, which is served by Amtrak and the Hartford Line. From the station, it's about a 10-minute drive to Lake Compounce. Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at the station.

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