Amusement parks in Pennsylvania

Camelbeach Waterpark, Tannersville

Camelbeach Waterpark is a water park located in the Pocono Mountains, in Tannersville, Pennsylvania at Big Pocono State Park.Camelbeach contains over 30 waterslides (the most in Pennsylvania) as well as many other attractions. Aquatics International magazine awarded the park "Best Commercial Waterpark" for parks gathering 100,000 through 300,000 visitors each year.

DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton

DelGrosso's Amusement Park is an amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania, one of the northern suburbs of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The park today is known for its family-friendly ride line-up and food, as well as free parking and admission

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown

Dorney Park is one of the most popular amusement parks on the East Coast of the United States. It is an especially popular recreational destination for residents from Philadelphia and New York City, both of which are less than 90 miles (140 km) from the park.

Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster

Dutch Wonderland is a 48-acre amusement park just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids." Dutch Wonderland features 34 rides, a water park called Duke's Lagoon (named for a purple dragon costumed character), along with shows and games for children. In addition to Duke the dragon, the park also features costumed characters Princess Brooke, and an unnamed knight.

Kennywood, West Mifflin

Kennywood is an amusement park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the borough of West Mifflin. It ranked second to Cedar Point in the category of "Favorite Park" in Theme Park Magazine's 2004 Reader's Choice Awards. One of only two amusement parks listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Kennywood also is one of the few amusement parks that still allow guests to bring their own picnic lunch, and is alcohol-free.

Knoebels, Elysburg

The park has over 50 rides, free admission, two world-class wooden roller coasters, a 1913 carousel and a haunted house dark ride that has been featured on the Discovery Channel. The park and its rides have won awards from organizations such as Amusement Today, American Coaster Enthusiasts and The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. The park has won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket award for best amusement park food for the last 7 years.

Lakemont Park, Altoona

The Lakemont Park houses the world's oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips.

Waldameer Park, Erie

The park is admission-free, with a busy midway, well appointed grounds, and covered picnic facilities. The roller coasters and other major rides require the display of a paid wristband. The water park operates an assortment of water slides and raft rides and is admission by fee only.