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Canobie Lake Park

Salem, New Hampshire, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.8/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Riders on Yankee Cannonball at Canobie Lake Park

Photo: Canobie Lake Park

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Canobie earns its score through a classic wooden coaster, a lakeside identity and a useful family ride mix. It is particularly appealing for a New England outing that values atmosphere alongside thrills. Visitors seeking a large collection of major steel coasters should expect a different scale; matching the day to the whole group is the key to 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 score87%

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About Canobie Lake Park

Canobie Lake Park offers an old New England amusement-park tradition with enough riding to make the outing stand on its own. In Salem, New Hampshire, the lakeside setting gives the day a gentler frame than a skyline of enormous steel coasters. It is a natural choice for families who want a varied park visit and for enthusiasts who appreciate a classic wooden ride.

Yankee Cannonball is the signature wooden coaster, with Untamed bringing a compact, more intense alternative. Dragon supplies a family coaster, and the wider ride collection creates a day that need not be dominated by those three tracks. This is a park where the balance of attractions matters more than chasing the largest numerical coaster count.

At a glance

Trolley-park roots
Canobie Lake Park began as a trolley park in 1902.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Read the operator's current booking instructions before setting out, including any advance-purchase requirements. Choose suitable rides from the height and access information, then keep time for the lake setting and a proper meal. If water attractions are a priority, check their particular calendar and inclusions. Use the Salem street address for navigation rather than confusing the park with similarly named lakes or towns.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to Canobie Lake Park, 85 North Policy Street, Salem, New Hampshire, 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: Canobie Lake Park.

THMPRK Score

6.8/10

Canobie earns its score through a classic wooden coaster, a lakeside identity and a useful family ride mix. It is particularly appealing for a New England outing that values atmosphere alongside thrills. Visitors seeking a large collection of major steel coasters should expect a different scale; matching the day to the whole group is the key to 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 experiences7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.40points added
  3. Operations and time well spent7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    1.05points 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 amenities7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.40points added
Weighted total6.75

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.8/10

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