Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Canada
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Amusement park · Jackson, New Jersey
Six Flags Great Adventure
A large New Jersey amusement park with wooden and steel roller coasters, rides for children, shows and a safari with animals from Africa and Asia.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure opened in 1974 in an area of forests and lakes in inland New Jersey and became one of the largest amusement parks in the eastern United States. It is divided into themed areas around a lake, with roller coasters, thrill rides, Ferris wheels, children’s areas and shows.
Among the most sought-after roller coasters are El Toro, a wooden coaster with a very steep drop; Nitro, a steel coaster with long hills and drops; and the Jersey Devil Coaster, a single-rail coaster. There are also family-sized rides and an area with characters for very young children.
The Wild Safari, next to the park, is a drive-through route through open areas where giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses, zebras and other animals live, done in the park’s own vehicles. Access is usually included with admission, with its own schedule.
The park opens in March and runs until early January, with Halloween events in the fall and Christmas decorations at the end of the year. Outside summer, it is open only on selected days of the week.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
A full day.
Best time
Weekdays in June and September usually have shorter lines. Arrive before opening and leave the safari for early or mid afternoon.
How to get there
By car, via exit 16 on I-195, with paid parking. There is no regular public transport to the park.
Tip
Buy admission online before you go and check which days the park is open. The paid fast-pass helps on weekends. Roller coasters have minimum height requirements; check before going with children.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Six Flags Great Adventure
How many days are needed for Six Flags Great Adventure?
One full day is usually enough for the main roller coasters and the safari, especially on weekdays. Summer weekends see longer lines.
Is the safari included with Six Flags Great Adventure admission?
Generally, yes, with its own operating hours. Check the ticket rules on the website before buying.
When does Six Flags Great Adventure open?
From March to early January, with daily operation in summer and only selected days in other seasons.