Since opening in 1926, this Pennsylvania amusement park has been an area favorite. Billing itself as “America’s largest free admission park” (as rides are paid for using a ticket system), this whimsical familty-favorite offers an excellent combination of vintage and modern thrills that are sure to please young and old alike. If you are a fan of wooden rollercoasters, the park has exactly the kind of excitement you are looking for. Featuring steep drops and numerous dips designed to simulate a feeling of weightlessness, its flagship rollercoaster consistently ranks among the top wooden coasters in the entire nation. For a one-of-a-kind thrill ride, make sure not to miss one of its other rollercoasters. Modeled after rollercoasters popular in the 1920’s, this coaster allows riders to slide down a 1,300 foot track as if riding a bobsled. While steel versions of such a ride exist, this amusement park is home to the only wooden track version in use today.
There is more to this family-owned amusement park than just its rollercoasters, however. With classic amusement park rides ranging from bumper cars to the largest Ferris Wheel in Pennsylvania to a vintage 1913 carousel, there are plenty of ways to experience the fun of an old-time amusement park for those too small or timid to try out its rollercoasters. Whether you are after thrilling rides or gentler attractions, you can be sure there is something among the 60-plus rides to suit your desires. Best of all, their pay-as-you-go system means you can take it all in at your own pace. When you stay with Choice Hotels, you will have plenty of time to enjoy it all. With affordable rates, comfortable rooms and all of the amenities you need before or after a day full of rides and activities, your hotel makes it easy to have some family fun on your trip to this fantastic Pennsylvania park.