This was an absolutely magical experience. We knew that because weather is so fickle there was…read morealways a chance of cancellation. When Kevin found out that we were renting a car to get there he told us he'd make a decision by a certain time so we wouldn't have to rent a car if the weather wasn't good. Fortunately the weather was good and we headed out. When we got there we were told that a certain wind pattern had popped up unanticipated and us and a couple of other balloons waited. I really appreciated the attention to safety. You could really see that Kevin, his crew and the other ballooners were all very careful about the weather. The experience of ballooning was absolutely fantastic. It was magical. The feeling of safety and serenity in the basket is not something that can be put into words. I so so appreciated Kevin and his team's friendly and excited attitudes. They were taking pictures of us and put us in perfect positions for the pictures. I had no idea of the amazing service we would get. It really made our flight that much more amazing. I can't recommend this experience and especially Kevin and his team enough. It was truly amazing.

Unless a business provides an exceptional service I rarely give out 5-star ratings. However,…read moreAlexandria Balloon earned my 5-stars without much hesitation. I took my wife and another couple for a sunset flight last weekend. Kevin and Lorelei were courteous and friendly and we concluded our flight with complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres while browsing through the fantastic photos Lorelei took of us. I can't wait to do this again.

Our group had so much fun! Twin Rivers is very relaxed and gives you a lot of freedom. It was a…read morevery straightforward set up - check in and get your life vests, take their shuttle bus to the starting point on the river, get whatever style tube you paid for (we chose tubes with backrests and one cooler tube), and get out on the water! We slowly floated down the river, listened to music on our small portable speaker, swam around, made a short stop along a rocky bank at the edge of the water, and got to the end point after just over 3 hours. We got the shuttle bus back to the Twin Rivers office to drop off the life vests, then went back to our car in the parking deck right across the street. Very simple, and lots of fun!

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Had the best time ever. I had a Groupon glitch but TWIN RIVERS was more…read morethan helpful and beyond kind. Then there's the tubing experience... soooo relaxing, soooo peaceful... soooo fun! Jet ski staff stayed on alert ensuring our safety everything was perfect. AND then to top it off, we dined nearby with a TRT discount on our meal. Thank you TRT for a much needed excursion... life is good!

This gravity vault is very impressive. The top rope options are absolutely limitless. There are so…read moremany to chose from for all different climbing styles and skill levels. The setters really know what they are doing. One can easily spend an entire day here. Lots of bouldering options as well, but honestly top rope and lead rope paradise. Staff are absolutely welcoming and helpful.

Great climbing gym! Really friendly and helpful staff and an awesome variety of climbs.read more

Staff was great but unfortunately the boat was DISGUSTING ! Not taking care of. Dirty moldy…read moresmelly ripped . One of our boats was sinking and they replaced it with another sinking boat. Made my family members squish in the front to help the sinking. So uncomfortable ! Never again. Sorry for the staff that work there.

Lovely supportive staff and friendly too. Definitely leave a tip for this great team.read more

STAY AWAY! Run don't walk! Booked a birthday party for my 10 year old and visited the site…read morebeforehand to confirm all the details. Was promised unlimited Gatorades, bottled waters, and fruit for the duration of the paintball. Party was to be from 3-6pm, with a sign at the foot of the driveway showing guests where to enter as the field is concealed way back in the woods. A grill was to be supplied of which I confirmed would be in good condition to barbecue (my food) for kids and parents after the paintball. Wood planks with nails were to be removed from the property as they were a hazard to children. Boots were to be supplied at child's preference with shoe sizes provided in advance. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS DONE AS PROMISED! NOTHING! No sign at the front, with staff showing up at 3:30 unprepared. Field not set up as promised. Kids didn't begin playing until close t 5pm. Tables not set up for food after and not where agreed upon. Would planks with nails never removed with kids in the picnic area running around. No fruit or energy bars for the kids. Small amount of water and Gatorade, warm, put into a mall cooler and iced at 4:30. Kids that asked for boots were interrogated as to why they were needed and refused the option. Grill rusted out to the point of unsafe, so no food for anyone! The owner, Mike, is a foul-mouthed troll who speaks to ten year olds in an abusive, aggressive manner. The adults got the same type of gutter talk, forced to listen to his negative spew regarding his day. He gets one star for honoring the refund, making him only a 99% POS.

I stepped away for a period of time, and much of what occurred happened while I was not present…read more Several parents who witnessed the incident later spoke with me and described what had taken place, which helped me better understand the situation. My concern is not with the decision to remove my child from the game, but with the manner in which the entire situation was handled. My child accidentally discharged a paintball marker while adjusting his face mask, which was slightly broken at the time. I completely understand and accept that safety rules must be enforced, and I have no issue with him being removed from the game as a result. However, when I approached the manager to better understand what had happened so I could address it appropriately with my child, I found the interaction to be dismissive and unnecessarily confrontational. As a parent, I believe that mistakes can become meaningful learning experiences when they are handled with patience, respect, and clear communication. What concerned me most was not the correction itself, but the way it was delivered. Children are still learning how to make good decisions and manage responsibility. They should absolutely be held accountable, but in a way that preserves their dignity. A mistake should be a learning moment, not a moment of embarrassment or humiliation. I was also surprised to learn that participants were not required to sign a waiver, especially given the facility's strong emphasis on safety. Most concerning, however, was the behavior and language used by staff in the presence of both children and parents. The use of profanity and displays of anger in a family-oriented environment is unacceptable and sets a poor example for young participants. Since this occurred openly in front of multiple witnesses, including other parents, it cannot be overlooked or dismissed. In environments like this, adults set the tone. Children observe not only rules being enforced but also how adults handle frustration and conflict. Professionalism, patience, and self-control are especially important when working with young people. I hope management will take this incident seriously and consider additional training for staff in communication and behavior around children and families. Safety and discipline are essential, but so are respect, kindness, and the responsibility to ensure that every child is corrected in a way that supports their confidence and growth.

Steel Force is one of Dorney Park's standout coasters. This is a Morgan hyper that is filled with…read moreairtime from the first drop. Plus, it has this turn in the middle where you get to see some nice views of the pond while experiencing some exhilarating forces. Then you get to experience more airtime, which lasts until the car returns to the station.

FEEL THE STEEL. FEEL THE FORCE…read more The tallest coaster in Pennsylvania (out of a total of 53!) has called Dorney Park its home since 1997. In case you're wondering, no, it's not the fastest in the state.......that claim is held by the incredible Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood. For years, Steel Force was the biggest and baddest coaster on the eastern seaboard, but the recent additions of Nitro @ SFGAd in New Jersey and Fury 325 @ Carowinds have usurped the title once held by this Steve Okamoto-designed monstrosity. Situated at the back of the part, this hypercoaster relies purely on speed + height as its defining attributes, with some always appreciated camelback hills coming on the return trip. There's a tunnel at the base of the 205ft drop, and another tunnel at the bottom of one of the hills towards the end of the run. The turnaround gives some nice positive G's throughout the 540° helix without being overly jarring. There was some VERY unnerving side-to-side rocking on the 200ft lift hill, which made a normally calm and collected Eric S extremely anxious. I suppose that just heightened the thrill factor, but when there's absolutely nothing to your left except a hundred foot dropoff, that gets one's heart racing a bit. Great pockets of airtime on the 'bunny hops' headed back to the station platform. Steel Force has several "sibling" coasters at sister Cedar Fair parks: Mamba @ Worlds of Fun, Wild Thing @ ValleyFair!, and of course Magnum XL-200 @ Cedar Point. Not to take anything away from this awesome coaster, but I will say that Magnum delivers a crazier ride than SF in my opinion (cannot comment on the first two....although I will be visiting Minnesota later this summer.....) I will say that Steel Force is the only truly 'extreme' coaster at the normally reserved Dorney Park. Lines can get long, but during summer months a 3-train operation cranks through guests no problem, so waits shouldn't be a major issue most of the time. With regard to the font row vs back row debate, it's a straight wash in my opinion. Between the rather lengthy ride time of 3 minutes and a peak velocity of 75mph, it is without question Dorney's best coaster. The Force is indeed strong with this one.......

9/22/24 - We attended the hot air balloon festival in September, when the weather was still quite…read morewarm. It seems to be held 2-3 times between June and September. According to their website, this is the first of three hot air balloon festivals in Warren County, created in 2021 for artists and crafters. This event was called the "Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival," and there were vendors, food trucks, live music, as well as activities and entertainment (mostly geared toward kids) such as axe throwing, a video arcade trailer, bounce house, face painting, crafts, a clown walking around doing tricks, a robo-dog, drone flying demo, rocket building & launch, and my toddler's favorite - a giant tub of Legos lol. You could also pay to go up in a tethered balloon ($30 adult/$20 child 4-12yo), but the line was long and didn't seem to be moving too fast so we abandoned that idea. The highlight was of course the balloon launch, which began in the late afternoon into early evening, one after another. It was a sight to behold as the colorful balloons drifted over the horizon. We laid out our picnic blankets on the grass, ate food and walked around while watching the balloons take off. Toward the end of the evening, 7-8ish, there was a dance party with a DJ and pretty good music, which lasted until sunset. Very fun for the kids (and me!), and the DJ booth gave away light-up bracelets and other glow-in-the-dark accessories to everyone! Finally, we stayed to watch the special monster balloon be inflated before leaving as it was getting dark and colder. Parking and check-in were a beeeze and very organized. The event is family friendly and we thought the price was reasonable especially if you buy a family pack.

3.5 Have been to a balloon festival and fair just once…read morebefore - there was a lot to do/see and many hot air balloons were released. Had some expectations when we decided to go last-minute to this one held in Warren Community College, Washington NJ. It was the last for this summer. Pay for admission on their website or at the location. $10/adult, $5/parking. Got the family rate at $35, for up to 5 people, parking included- good deal. Parking was very organized. Our QR code was scanned at ticketing tent and got wristbands. Was told we could leave and return with the bands (Could have gone to an outdoor bbq place we drove by on the way.) Festival started at 2pm, we got there at 3pm. In the open grassy field of the college so was warm under the sun. Shade under trees, tents. Make sure to have sun protection and something to sit on. Had my yelp blanket in the car so laid it on the nice grass and used my yelp Mets fan to cool off. No balloons yet so we decided to see what's at the fair. First we saw a remote-operated dog. It was walking around, checking out food menus haha and interacting with people. So cool. For food/drinks, prices from $4 for hotdogs with different toppings, to $10-$25 from the various food trucks/tents. We just ate so got fried oreos and funnel cake at $10 each; iced coffees from The Laughing Goat in the cutest food truck (a local coffee place). Their iced americano had good flavor, more than their iced coffee. Not much for us adults to do there so didn't need to come too early. Unless you want to pay to go in one of the 3 tethered balloons, which went on til dark; axe-throwing (not bad at $5 for 5 min) or the "walk-into" inflated balloon for photo-op $3pp. We just checked out the few vendor tents; got our video taken in a grounded balloon basket with flames shooting up, flew a small drone. There was a juggler with different props - learned how to use the chinese yoyo, etc. Little kids had face-painting; made paper rockets and launched them; a small bounce house, etc. Heard there was going to be a dance party too. At close to 5pm, we got our spot with a great view of the balloons being inflated. First one went up about 45min later. 8 balloons so not as many as our first experience. Still, nice to watch. At about 7pm, 4 more balloons were inflated, which included the finale Monster balloon. We decided to leave when it got dark and the monster was still down. Too bad. We wish they started on it much earlier.

Eric made this trip truly so much better. Knowledgeable, funny, super kind. More time on the water…read morethan I expected so that was awesome. Can't wait to do it again!!

I had the opportunity to enjoy this tour as a team building event for work. It was wonderful! Our…read moretour guide was very friendly and gave us lots of interesting facts while on the tour. We started off with a nice bike ride and finished with the kayaking. This would make a great family outing or even a fun date! Plus you earn some interesting facts about the city of Bethlehem! Highly recommen.