Sesame Place

Themed to the landmark PBS children's show, Sesame Place is designed for a pre-teen audience with a special emphasis on the program's preschool audience. Granted, the park offers a coaster, spinning rides, and other attractions typically found at parks. But the relatively small Sesame Place foregoes the hyper-adrenalized atmosphere of a Six Flags in favor of a more low-key vibe. Reflecting the whimsy of the show and its Muppet stars, it features unique opportunities to visit mock-ups of the famous street and interact with the iconic, cuddly characters. And like the show, there are some "edutainment" attractions such as a fruit stand that encourages kids to pick out produce and ring up their sales.

Don't forget your bathing suits. In addition to the dry rides, Sesame Place offers a good collection of water slides and other water park attractions, including Big Bird's Rambling River, the family raft ride Sky Splash, and a mini wave pool that's ideal for mini guests. The park also presents musical shows, a daily parade, and an ongoing schedule of special events such as fireworks and concerts. In October, Sesame Place presents a scare-free Halloween festival, and in November and December, it offers a Christmas event.

Location

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It is located in Langhorne (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. The actual address is 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA 19047.

Directions:
From Philadelphia:
I-95N to Morrisville Exit 46A. Rt. 1N to Oxford Valley Exit, right onto Oxford Valley Road. Right at the third traffic light.

From New York City:
NJ Turnpike S to Exit 7A. West on I-195, to 295N, turns into 95S Philadelphia, to exit 46A Langhorne. Rt. 1N to the Oxford Valley Road Exit, right onto Oxford Valley Road. Right at the third traffic light.

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Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions, and shows. Children 23 months and younger are admitted free. Reduced rates are available for seniors and AAA members. Sesame Place offers a Twilight Admission for guests arriving in the afternoon. Season passes are available.

The park is open May through October, plus select dates for the Christmas holiday season.

The park features a great assortment of Sesame Street-themed rides, shows, water rides, events, and attractions geared to younger children, including:

• Vapor Trail coaster
• Sesame Neighborhood- Replica of the famous street.
• Elmo's World themed land
• Sesame Streak water slides

Sesame Place Photo Gallery

The Count's Spooktacular- Each fall, Sesame Place presents a low-scare Halloween event.

Sesame Place Holiday Party-Info about the park's Christmas-season event.

New for 2011:
Neighborhood Street Party
New parade with 11 floats will debut in 2011.

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