Also in 1999, Lake Compounce gets its own authentic 70-foot sternwheel boat, the Mark Twain , accommodating about 65 passengers for a relaxing lake cruise. Lake Compounce is also known for its classic family amusements, including the Wildcat wooden roller coaster, an antique carousel, a giant ferris wheel, a vintage trolley , and more. Lake Compounce will open for the 1999 season on Saturday, May 29. Then, new this year also, the park will be open seven days a week for the first time since the revitalization project began. Lake Compounce is located in central Connecticut, just off I-84 at exit 31.
Directions are available online.
Children will want to be sure to check out the new Lake Compounce online KidsClub , where they can take a fun quiz , complete a word search game , and even enter a coloring contest to win a free ride all day pass. Previous Articles from your New England for Visitors Guide Press photos of Skyride, Ghost Hunt rendering, and antique carousel courtesy of Lake Compounce. Start with the New England for Visitors Home Page , where you'll find current features and links to the best of the Net for all of your travel planning needs. Don't miss our free email newsletter , New England NewsBeam , which keeps you up to date on what's happening in the region. Proudly created by the World s Leading Airlines, Orbitz offers the planet s largest collection of low fares plus, great deals on hotels, rental cars, and more.