🎡 All ages genuinely covered · Castaway Island water area included with admission · 🚗 ~45 min from Boston
The closest full-size amusement park to Boston — 85+ rides from kiddie flat rides to the Untamed coaster, live entertainment, and the Castaway Island water area (included with admission). A century-old classic on Canobie Lake that still feels family-run.
All ages genuinely covered · Castaway Island water area included with admission. The closest full-size amusement park to Boston — 85+ rides from kiddie flat rides to the Untamed coaster, live entertainment, and the Castaway Island water area (included with admission).
About 45 min by car from downtown Boston without traffic (85 N Policy St, Salem, NH 03079). Add buffer on summer weekends.
Canobie Lake Park is seasonal, roughly May–September plus Screeemfest in October. Hours shift year to year — always confirm on canobie.com before you go.
Weekdays before mid-June or in late August; on summer weekends arrive at opening and ride the big rides first. Avoid Saturday afternoons in July and Screeemfest Friday nights.
Compare all 16 parks — with a map and drive times — in our New England amusement parks guide, or browse family activities near Boston.