Yes, we’re throwing in yet another Six Flags.  This franchise holds a teeny tiny CORNER ON THE MARKET when it comes to theme parks.  There are plenty of other parks out there.  But trust us, no matter where you are in the country, if you see the famous flags – you’re definitely in for some thrills.

SF Great Adventure is located in Jackson Township, New Jersey.  So it’s a great addition to those mid-Atlantic trips like New York City graduation trips or Philadelphia educational tours.

It’s got almost as many roller coasters as its California counterpart and holds a few records of its own.  For instance, Kingda Ka.  This steel coaster is the tallest in the world as well as the fastest AND the one with the tallest drop.  El Toro comes in second in its category, but that’s hardly a count against you when you’re the second tallest, second fastest wooden coaster in the world.  An alternative name for it could be Nine Times the Air Time based on how many dips in the ride give you the feeling of weightlessness.  Bizarro is one the newest rides here (opening May of 09) based on the comic book character to whom everything is backwards, aka, bizarre.  The head rest includes audio.  There’s fog.  There’s fire, and there’s a cool zone.  All the senses get to experience this ride.  And if affecting several senses at once is part of the thrill for you, then you’ll love the ride themed after the latest Batman installment, The Dark Knight, which takes place in something akin to the bat cave before anyone turns on the lights, encouraging you to rethink your answer to the question, “Are you afraid of the dark?”

Six Flags Great Adventure is just one more way Six Flags is making the world a scream-ier place, one great coaster at a time.  Don’t forget!  These parks have all kinds of moderate thrills, food, entertainment, and family-type rides as well.  So don’t stay away just because you’ve fully embraced the fact that the answer to the last question is an emphatic yes or if roller coasters seem like the marriage of all your worst fears at once.  There’s plenty more for you to do there.  Still, we’re not highlighting it this week for the corn dogs.  Thus the looping coaster in the photo and the focus on maximum thrill.  Come back tomorrow for more!

(photo by OliverN5 on Flickr)