Most people assume the oldest amusement park in America must be somewhere obvious, like New York or Pennsylvania. Wrong! Get ...

Lake Compounce is celebrating 180 years as America's first amusement park with upgraded rides and a full lineup of events.

The entertainment venue on the shores of Lake Compounce in Bristol is the longest continuously-running amusement park in the ...

An upcoming exhibit at The Carousel Museum will highlight the 180 year history of Lake Compounce. Marita Damenia, museum manager of The Carousel Museum at 95 Riverside Ave., said The Carousel Museum ...

You know that feeling when you discover something incredible has been hiding in plain sight your whole life? Lake Compounce in Bristol has been thrilling visitors since before your ...

Lake Compounce first opened its gates in 1846, long before massive theme park empires dominated the landscape. What started as a simple gathering spot around a scenic lake, complete with picnicking, ...

The countdown is on until the country's oldest amusement park reopens for the season. The oldest theme park in America is Connecticut's Lake Compounce in Bristol. First opening in 1846, the park will ...

March has arrived, which means we get college basketball, warmer temperatures and spring break. Some head south for spring break but those who stay in New England prepare for the warmer weather — ...

After 13 years, the curtain is coming down. Next weekend is the end for Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights show — and with it will go the chance to experience the theme park in the winter. When the ...

BRISTOL, Conn. (WFSB) - Holiday Lights is back at Lake Compounce for its final year with hundreds of thousands of bright lights. This winter celebration offers many ways for families to begin ...

Love adrenaline and theme parks? Chances are you are always looking for a new ride to try, from drop rides to suspension rides to virtual reality adventures. However, Connecticut not only has plenty ...