Where: Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World at Fantasy Island is located on Grand Island, 12 minutes from Niagara Falls State Park and 16 minutes from downtown Buffalo. When it's open: For the ...

Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the United States. The theme park first opened its doors to guests in 1846 in Bristol, Connecticut. Today it's full of thrilling rides.