When you're this close to NYC, Nathan's can't be too far. Fortunately for the lover of great hot dogs, Nathan's can be found in the Boardwalk section of Great Adventure.
While the "older kids" are off seeking thrill rides at Great Adventure, there are enclaves for the younger kids among us. They include the Wiggles World, Looney Tunes Seaport and Bugs Bunny National Park.
This is the fountain in the main square of Six Flags Great Adventure. In front of the fountain, guests can meet with characters for photo ops...
When Great Adventure opened in 1974, it was all about being the biggest and the best. Today, as the park has become known for its roller coasters, it is only fitting that it has the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world - Kingda Ka!
This is the down part of the track on Kingda Ka, the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Nothing quite like reaccelerating to 128 mph after reaching a peek of 456 feet.
This is the second drop on El Toro, the world's highest and fastest wooden roller coaster (2008). Up until this year it also claimed the steepest drop on a wooden coaster.
For the Daredevil's Dive, here's the concept... Strap you onto the end of a cable, hoist you and a friend to 140 feet and then...
This is a view of El Toro from the backside as the sun starts to set on Great Adventure.
Built in 1989, the Great American Screem Machine used to be Great Adventure's tallest and fastest, boasting 7 loops. It still packs a wallop!
A full day of thrill seeking calls for something filling... You can find classic park fare at the Character Cafe where you may find an occassional Looney Tunes character.