CT Adrenaline Rush Last Updated: August 2023

Connecticut is far from boring. From skydiving and thrill rides to ziplining and race cars, CT offers all kinds of ways to get your adrenaline rush.

Water Parks & Thrill Rides

Rollercoasters, waterslides, rapids rides and more—you’ll find them at the spots below.

Lake Compounce Theme Park

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

Ocean Beach Park

Shoot for daring new heights at these thrilling spots.

Skydive Danielson

HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Berkshire Balloons

Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC

Warbird Experience

Connecticut Parachutists, Inc.

Connecticut Voyager Balloons

Go a little wild climbing, swinging, and testing your balance at these adventure parks.

Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum

Adventure Park at Storrs

TreeTrails Adventures Mystic

Extreme Ziplining

Connecticut has tons of ways to enjoy Mother Nature — in an exciting way. Here are some ideas.

Mountain Biking Trails

Backyard Adventure UTV Tours

Ascent Climbing

High-Up Hiking

SFM Slingshots

Lakeside Watersports

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Clarke Outdoors

Connecticut Watersports

Farmington River Tubing

Thrills aren’t just found outdoors. Find nonstop excitement at these indoor destinations.

Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park

Urban Air Adventure Park

Nomads Adventure Quest

Sky Zone

Rock Climb Fairfield

On Track Karting

Smash Avenue

The Vault Virtual Reality

Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park

Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing

IT Adventure Ropes Course

Prime Climb Mountain Fun

Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park

Xperiment Virtual Reality

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