Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1963 – Active Dutch Wonderland is a 48-acre theme park just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in East Lampeter Township, appealing primarily to families with small children. The park’s theme is a “Kingdom for Kids.” The entrance to the park has a stone imitation castle façade, which was built by Earl Clark, a potato farmer before he…
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1884 – Active Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, is a premier theme park and water park that has been captivating visitors since its grand opening on May 3, 1884. Situated on a sprawling 200-acre expanse, this beloved amusement destination offers an exhilarating blend of thrills, family-friendly…
Location: Tipton, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1909 – Active DelGrosso’s Park, located in the charming town of Tipton, Pennsylvania, USA, has been a cherished destination since its inception. Opening its doors on June 10, 1946, this amusement park combines Italian-American heritage with thrilling rides to offer an unforgettable experience to both locals and tourists. Immersed in Italian…
Location: Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1892 – Active Conneaut Lake Park is a summer resort and event venue, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, United States. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and was noted by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was classified as “historic” by the American Coaster Enthusiasts group in 2010. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (glacier)…
Location: Easton, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1902 – Active Located in Easton, Pennsylvania, Bushkill Park, which opened its gates in 1902, is a charming amusement park that transports visitors to a bygone era of classic entertainment. Its theme revolves around celebrating traditional amusement with attractions like a vintage carousel, Ferris wheel, Scrambler, and Tilt-A-Whirl. Festivals like the…
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1894 – 1988 Situated in the heart of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Boyertown Theme Park, which operated from May 23, 1985, until its closure in 1988, offered visitors a nostalgic journey to the early 20th century. Its carefully crafted theme, centered around the fictional town of Boyertown, featured vintage storefronts, charming street performers,…