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Story Land And Other New England Attractions Are Being Sold To New Owners

"These historic and beloved properties have been family traditions for generations," Herschend, which owns Dollywood, said in a statement.

(WBZ-TV)

Updated on: March 27, 2025

Story Land and Water Country are among a handful of New England attractions being sold to a new owner.

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Palace Entertainment, which owns the New Hampshire parks, is selling all of its 20-plus U.S. properties to Herschend, a North American company that operates Dollywood and other attractions that cater to families.

Palace owns Story Land in Glen and the Living Shores Aquarium next door, as well as Water Country in Portsmouth and Lake Compounce, an amusement and water park in Bristol, Connecticut. Palace is selling its U.S. businesses so its parent company can focus on the European market, a press release stated.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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