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Pennsylvania has more amusement parks than any other state in the country, many of which are careful caretakers
of the history of the amusement park industry, according to the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association.
Bushkill Park
Established in 1902
Picnic grounds, kiddie park, rides, miniature golf, candy factory, roller skating rink, indoor playroom, food
2100 Bushkill Park Drive
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-6941
http://www.bushkillpark.com
Conneaut Lake Park
Established in 1892
Blue Streak wooden coaster, modern and old-fashioned rides, water slide complex, beach on Conneaut Lake
Route 618
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
877-782-5115 or 814-382-5155
http://www.visitcrawford.org/hosted/clp1.html
DelGrosso's Amusement Park (formerly Bland's Park)
Owned and operated by the DelGrosso family since 1947
Rides, water park, childrens programs, go-karts, stage shows, miniature golf, food
Old Route 220
Tipton, PA 16684
(814) 684-3538
http://www.delgrossos.com/dap.html
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Established in 1884 by Solomon Dorney
Rides, water park, stage shows, pool, shops, food
3830 Dorney Park Road
(610) 395-3724
http://www.dorneypark.com/
Dutch Wonderland
Rides, stage shows, farm animals, exhibits, camp ground, gift shop
2249 Route 30 East
(717) 291-1888
http://www.dutchwonderland.com/
Hershey Park
Established in 1907 by Milton Hershey
Highmeadow Campground (electricity, water, sewer hook-ups, picnic tables, grills), rides, arena and stadium, hotel, lodge, aquatic shows, concerts, stage shows, water rides, Zoo America
100 West Hersheypark Drive
1-800-Hershey or (717) 534-3900
http://www.hersheypark.com
Idlewild Park & Soak Zone
Established in 1878
Rides, water park with 14 slides, pool, kiddie park, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood of Make-Believe, food, games, merchandise, live entertainment
Route 30 East
(724) 238-3666
http://www.idlewild.com/
Kennywood Amusement Park
Established in 1898
A National and State Historic Landmark; Rides, water rides, kiddie rides, games, picnic areas, miniature golf, stage shows, paddle boats, gift shops, food
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
(412) 461-0500
http://www.kennywood.com
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Established in 1926 by Henry Knoebel
Campgrounds, picnic area, Crystal Pool, live entertainment, Phoenix wooden coaster, modern and old-fashioned rides, water rides, food, shops
R.R.1, Route 487
(P.O. Box 317 mailing address)
1-800-ITS-4-FUN or (570) 672-257
http://www.knoebels.com
Lakemont Park & The Island Waterpark
Established in 1894
Rides, water park, go-karts, slick track racing, miniature golf, kiddie land
700 Park Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 949-7275 or 1-800-434-8006
http://www.members.tripod.com/ntl111/doc/lkmont.html
Sesame Place
Established in 1980
Rides and live shows based on the Sesame Street television series and oriented toward young children
100 Sesame Rd. PO Box L579
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 752-7070
http://www.4adventure.com/sesameplace/frame.html
Shawnee Place & Waterpark
Rides and activities geared for children under 12 and their families; picnicking, play and water park, live shows, supervised activities and entertainment, magic theater
P.O. Box 339
(570) 421-7231
http://www.shawneemt.com/sppwp.html
Waldameer Park and Water World
Established in 1896
Rides, water slides, picnic area, kiddie rides, food, gift shops, live shows
P.O. Box 8308
(814) 838-3591
http://www.waldameer.com
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