I love visiting amusement parks - in fact, I just knocked Knoebels off my bucket list this summer and will be traveling to Canobie Lake Park in August. So it's always exciting to hear when an amusement park is getting a big new addition - especially when it's a park that hasn't gotten one in quite some time. That's the case for Six Flags Great Escape near Lake George, which is one of the smaller Six Flags parks and caters more to families. But it just so happens that in 2024, it's home to the biggest new roller coaster in New York - Bobcat, a thrilling new wooden family coaster that combines old-school charm with new-school flair. Lake George is one of the more far-flung regions of the Empire State, especially if you're coming from the city, but from a first look at this wildcat, it's going to be worth making the trip!
Six Flags Great Escape is hiding in the Lake George area, all the way in the northeast of the state.
It's one of the smaller Six Flags parks, with a charming fairy tale theme that is perfectly suited to families.
Along with play areas and flat rides, it's home to a Hurricane Harbor waterpark which offers a lot of wet-and-wild fun on hot days.
But like any Six Flags park, the headliner is the roller coasters. This park had six - but no new ones had opened here since 2005.
That changed in summer 2024, as the park welcomed Bobcat - a thrilling new wooden roller coaster designed by the Gravity Group.
Replacing the Alpine Bobsled, this is the first new wooden coaster to open in New York since 1999 and was built from scratch. It has a great Adirondack theme...
But how does it ride? Early reviews have been fantastic, saying it gives great airtime while also being smooth and fun enough for families to enjoy together.
Have you gotten to ride Bobcat at Six Flags Great Escape since it opened? Let us know about your wild ride on this new roller coaster in New York in the comments section! You can find out more on the Bobcat page at the website of Six Flags Great Escape, and keep an eye on the Facebook page of Six Flags Great Escape for the latest updates. Lake George is a gorgeous place to visit through the year, so if you're looking for a unique place to stay in the area while on vacation, we highly recommend The Lodges at Cresthaven, a rustic beachside four-star resort.
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