Location: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1898 – Active Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania (just southeast of Pittsburgh). The park first opened on May 30, 1899, as a trolley park attraction at the end of the Mellon family’s Monongahela Street Railway. It was purchased in 1906 by F. W. Henninger and…
Location: Lingonier, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1878 – Active Idlewild and Soak Zone, commonly known as Idlewild Park or simply Idlewild, is a children’s amusement park in the Laurel Highlands near Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, along US Route 30. Founded in 1878 as a campground along the Ligonier Valley Railroad by Thomas Mellon, Idlewild is the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania and the third oldest…
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1906 – Active Hersheypark (known as Hershey Park until 1970) is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. This page is an archive of printable Hersheypark maps and brochures. It’s a great resource for anyone planning a trip…
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1959 – 1980 Fantasyland opened in 1959, and was owned and operated by Kenneth and Thelma Dick on 23 wooded acres (later expanded to 35) on the east side of the Taneytown Road south of General Meade’s Headquarters and the present National Park Service Visitors Center. Noted for its beauty, tranquility…
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,…
