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Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, New Jersey, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.9/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Entrance to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey

Photo: Six Flags Great Adventure

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Great Adventure scores highly for a varied collection with several substantial coaster draws. It is most compelling for visitors who will enjoy the range, not just chase one famous ride. The wider destination adds choices, but also makes precise ticket inclusions and a realistic day plan essential to getting good value.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score84.4%

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About Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags Great Adventure is a major New Jersey coaster destination with enough variety to reward a deliberate trip to Jackson. The park's appeal is strongest when the collection itself is the reason for coming, rather than a single remembered headline from an older visit. The wider destination also includes safari and accommodation experiences that deserve their own planning decisions.

El Toro, Nitro and Jersey Devil Coaster give the ride lineup distinct anchors, with Medusa and other coasters expanding the choice. That range is the argument for a full day: different track styles and ride sensations can carry the visit beyond one favourite. Use the current attraction list rather than old rankings that may describe a different version of the park.

At a glance

A wider destination
The operator presents Great Adventure alongside safari, water-park and accommodation experiences.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Choose several priorities, read boarding and access requirements, and budget time for the distances between them. Compare ticket, parking and optional queue-product costs before buying. Treat Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey and Savannah Sunset accommodation as separate experiences unless the selected package explicitly includes them. Trying to combine every part of the destination into a single day can dilute the coaster visit that brought you here.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey 08527, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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Photograph: Photo: Six Flags Great Adventure.

THMPRK Score

6.9/10

Great Adventure scores highly for a varied collection with several substantial coaster draws. It is most compelling for visitors who will enjoy the range, not just chase one famous ride. The wider destination adds choices, but also makes precise ticket inclusions and a realistic day plan essential to getting good value.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.10points added
  2. Attractions and experiences9.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.80points added
  3. Operations and time well spent6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    0.90points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  6. Comfort and amenities6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.40points added
Weighted total6.90

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.9/10

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