14-03-2025
COTA Expansion Set to Include Amusement Park, Water Park, Hotel, Convention Center
Formula 1 race fans planning on a trip to Austin, Texas, and the Circuit of the Americas for the United States Grand Prix on October 25 can be excused if they do a double take this fall.
COTA is growing up... and growing fast. Of course, fast is what the F1 circuit is known for, so that should be no surprise at all.
The circuit is adding a 30-acre amusement park with some 30 rides to the grounds adjacent to the track. According to an article on the Austin Business Journal website this week, the most dramatic expansion to the facility to date—COTALAND—is on schedule to open in time for this fall's F1 race.
COTALAND is a theme park with a fact sheet from organizers that proclaims:
COTALAND takes entertainment to new heights with thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions, world-class entertainment, and more.
Palindrome, the first infinity shuttle coaster in the U.S. and the only steel coaster in the U.S. to go over and active road, and Circuit Breaker, America's first tilt coaster, are both expected to be open ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
A 1,000-room hotel and convention center is also on the drawing board.
And you thought the only roller coaster ride at COTA was a hot lap on the track...
