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Bushkill Park
Easton
(610) 258-6941
Small turn-of-the-century park with an antique carousel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Whip and the oddly spelled "Barl of Fun."
Conneaut Lake Park
Conneaut Lake (2 hours northwest of Pittsburgh)
The park closed in 2007.
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Tipton (in the center of PA)
(814) 684-3538
Known for nearly 100 years as Bland's Park, the small, traditional amusement park now bears the name of the family that has been running it for decades. The DelGrossos are also known for their line of pasta sauces, so it should be no surprise that the park offers some decent food. Rides include an antique carousel and a small roller coaster. Small adjacent waterpark.
Dorney Park
Allentown
(610) 395-3724
Part of the Cedar Fair chain (that owns parks such as Ohio's Cedar Point and California's Knott's Berry Farm), Dorney Park boasts some great coasters including the hypercoaster Steel Force and Hydra, The Revenge, a floorless model. A turn-of-the-century trolley park, Dorney also features some classic rides like its antique carousel and its circa-1923 wood coaster. Wildwater Kingdom waterpark is included in admission.
Dutch Wonderland
Lancaster
866-FUNATDW
In the heart of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country, Dutch Wonderland is geared to families with young children. Rides include the wooden Kingdom Coaster and the Pipeline Plunge water ride. In 2001, the Hersheypark folks purchased Dutch Wonderland.
Hersheypark
Hershey
800-HERSHEY
Idlewild
Ligonier (East of Pittsburgh)
Geared to families with younger kids. The classic park includes some vintage rides like the Whip and a circa-1938 Rollo Coaster. Don't miss the trolley ride to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood of Make Believe. Also includes the Soak Zone waterpark.
Kennywood
West Mifflin (near Pittsburgh)
(412) 461-0500
One of the country's great, classic trolley parks. A wonderful blend of vintage and contemporary rides. For sheer thrills, it's hard to beat the Phantom's Revenge hypercoaster. For nostalgia, check out the circa-1921 Jack Rabbit or 1927's The Racer, both wood coasters. The park offers a beautiful Lost Kennywood area to capture the essence of the original Trolley Park era.
Knoebels
Elysburg (in the center of the state)
(800) 487-4386
Great traditional park. One of the few remaining free-admission gates. Casual and fervent park fans always give Knoebels high marks for friendliness, good food, and the loving attention it lavishes on its rides, like the popular Phoenix and Twister wood coasters. No waterpark, but there is a large pool with a couple of waterslides.
Lakemont Park
Altoona
(800) 434-8006
One of the country's oldest still-operating trolley parks, Lakemont offers the circa-1902 Leap-the-Dips wooden coaster, America's oldest active roller coaster in Admission includes entry to Island Waterpark.
Seasme Place
Langhorne (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania
Includes water park rides as well as dry rides.
Waldameer Park
Erie
(814) 838-3591
Traditional ride park with a good-sized waterpark. Free admission to the amusement park. Attractions include the Comet wood coaster and the Whacky Shack dark ride.
Williams Grove
Mechanicsburg (near Harrisburg)
The park closed in 2005.
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