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Canobie Lake Park

Salem, New Hampshire, United States

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Fan score87%

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Riders on Yankee Cannonball at Canobie Lake Park

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sources and updates

Information checked 2026-10-25.

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.