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Bristol, Connecticut: America's Oldest Amusement Park

Lake Compounce Amusement Park has operated for over 165 years.

Address:
822 Lake Ave., Bristol, CT
Directions:
South of Bristol. I-84 Exit 31, head north on West St./229 for 1 mile, turn left on Welch Rd. then right on Lake Avenue.
Phone:
860-583-3300
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America's Oldest Amusement Park.

America's Oldest Amusement Park

Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest amusement park in the United States. Open for 165 years.

[Joe Sullivan, 05/20/2010]

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New England Carousel MuseumNew England Carousel Museum, Bristol, CT - 2 mi.
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Museum of Puppetry, Storrs, CT - 37 mi.

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