Location: Schnecksville, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1974 – Active The Lehigh Valley Zoo? It’s not your grandma’s animal park. Sure, this Pennsylvania gem opened way back in 1974, but it’s got a spirit all its own. Think of it as a wildlife adventure with a side of the unexpected. They’ve got a wild mix of creatures,…
Location: Tannersville, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1998 – Active Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark it’s Pennsylvania’s biggest, nestled in the gorgeous Poconos. This place knows how to do summer right. Over 37 rides and slides will thrill the whole family. Want wild? Try the Triple Venom slide. Want to chill? Float the lazy river. Toddlers will love the…
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1896 – Active Waldameer Park & Water World – it’s a classic for a reason! This Erie, Pennsylvania spot has been around since 1896. You’ll find that perfect mix of old-school amusement park vibes and modern thrills. Want a rush? The Ravine Flyer II coaster is intense. Prefer something mellower?…
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1910 – Active ZooAmerica in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has you covered. This historic zoo started small – think a few deer and birds. Now, it’s a sprawling home for over 200 interesting creatures across 11 acres! Here’s a little secret: While ZooAmerica’s awesome for spotting North American wildlife, it’s not the…
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1896 – Active Waldameer & Water World is an amusement park and water park in Erie, Pennsylvania located at the base of Presque Isle. Waldameer is the fourth oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, the tenth oldest in the nation, and one of only thirteen trolley parks still operating in the United States. The park is admission-free, with a midway, and covered picnic facilities. The…
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Years Active: 2003 – Active Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark Resort is a Polynesian-themed large indoor waterpark located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The park is approximately 80,000 square feet. It features seven water slides, two hot tubs, one large activity pool, a four-story Tiki activity tree house, and a children’s area. The resort is connected to a Holiday…
Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1980 – Active Sesame Place is a children’s theme park and water park, located on the outskirts of Philadelphia in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Langhorne postal address). It is one of two theme parks in the United States based entirely on the children’s educational television program Sesame Street and includes a variety of rides, shows and water attractions suited to young…
Location: Bushkill, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1977 – 1982 Magic Valley theme park opens. “The Pocono Record. June 30, 1977. p. 13. The Poconos’ first theme park officially opens its doors today at the base of Winona Five Falls near Bushkill.” Magic Valley Park Map 1981 Magic Valley Park Brochure 1981
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1894 – Active Lakemont Park, located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, houses the world’s oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips. On June 19, 1996, the roller coaster was added to the list of National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service. The park opened in 1894 as a trolley park and became an amusement…
Location: Elysburg, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1926 – Active Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family-owned and operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1926, it is America’slargest free-admission amusement park, offering a unique charm distinct from the major theme parks in the US like Disneyland or Universal Studios. The amusement park is…
