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A Six Flags theme park with over 135 rides and attractions!
1172 State Route 9 Queensbury, NY 12804 |
  • a group of riders holding their hands up at the top of the Comet roller coaster
  • a view of the Comet roller coaster by the wave pool
  • the open car on the Comet roller coaster traveling down
  • three people seated in the Sasquatch ride screaming
  • the Sasquatch ride at The Great Escaoe traveling down
  • the orange and red Flashback roller coaster has multiple loops
  • the open car of the Greezed Lightnin' roller coaster upside down
  • the blue and orange Steamin' Demon roller coaster
  • a boy with a blue life jacket by a water fountain attraction
  • a roller coaster that is shaped like mine carts
  • go-karts racing along a track
  • kids inside a room playing games at a theme park
  • two men dressed in wild west costumes preparing to shoot
  • the stone sign for the great escape
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Overview

Located less than 6 miles away from Lake George, NY, The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor is the region's premier theme park featuring over 135 rides and attractions, including thrill rides, family rides, and a full outdoor water park.

For over 60 years, Six Flags' The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom has served as a summer and fall entertainment hotspot for families in the Lake George area. Not only is it one of America's favorite and most historic theme parks, but it continues to grow each season.

Visit The Great Escape

Whether you're looking for thrills or fun rides for the kids, you'll find an attraction at The Great Escape that's just right!

  • Thrill Rides - Some of the country's fastest, tallest, and wildest rides are at this theme park! Check out the Comet, the Steamin' Demon, the Sasquatch, and more.
  • Family Rides - A variety of rides that are perfect for the family await you, including the Desperado Plunge, the Raging River, and the Flying Trapeze.
  • Kids Rides - Have young kids? Bring them to Frankie's Mine Train, the Krazy Kups, and other kid-friendly rides.

Explore Hurricane Harbor

Want to get wet and wild this summer? The Great Escape's popular outdoor water park is called Hurricane Harbor, and it's located on site. There are a wide range of amazing water attractions at this tropical paradise! 

Fright Fest

Although The Great Escape's summer season ends in early September, the fun isn't over for the year! Fright Fest is the area's biggest Halloween celebration, and it takes place on weekends for about a month in fall. 

There are always plenty of activities, frights, and surprises in store for visitors during Fright Fest. From haunted houses to roaming monsters, prepare for chills and thrills this Halloween season!

Parking Operating Schedule

Ready to plan your visit? Check out some of the details for their 2019 season:

  • May: 11-12, 18-19, 24-27, 30-31
  • June: 1-2, 5-9, 12-30
  • July: 1-31
  • August: 1-31
  • September: 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
  • October: 5-6, 12-14, 19-20, 26-27

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Upcoming Events

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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 PM to 7:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 7:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 7:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 5:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor,  89 Six Flags Drive  Queensbury,  NY  12804
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