While staying at Wisp we drove down to Fun Zone for some mini golf and go carts activity. The 1st…read morebuilding we went into looked like some sore of cemetery for broken down arcade games so we left and walked across the street/parking lot to the other building that looked like it could have been a part of this establishment. Unfortunately we couldn't find anyone in this building either - customers or employees - so we got the heck out of there and went down the street to Fun Land!

I always enjoy visiting Sandcastle Waterpark! The lazy river is one of my favorite attractions, and…read moreI love all of the water slides, especially the big tube slide. The wave pool is also a lot of fun and the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. The staff is always friendly and genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which makes the experience even better. If you plan on visiting more than once during the summer, I highly recommend getting a season pass. It's a great value since it can be used at both Sandcastle and Kennywood. Overall, Sandcastle is a fantastic place to spend a summer day with family and friends, and I highly recommend it!

Having a waterpark in Pittsburgh is a privilege and great to have on hot summer days, but it seems…read moreas though the owners of the park take advantage of the fact that they are the only water park in the area. A day pass is $60. I know that's not the norm and most people buy a season pass, but there's nothing worth $60 there. The slides are fun, but we went on the 4th of July and the two yellow slides and the speed slide were closed. Also, the cocktail bar on the boardwalk was closed as well with some other food options not running either. There's not an abundance of rides, so when multiple are closed, you are disappointing your customers. Aesthetically, the park needs updated. Walking around and seeing areas with overgrown weeds and weeds coming up from under the boards just says "we don't care". The landscaping used to be pristine and now it's either just mulch or overgrown weeds. At the lazy river, the containers for shoes had some very gross mold or something all along the bottom, so we didn't put our shoes there. On some of the building walls by the lazy river, there was mold or something growing on them. Simple power washing can fix these things. People want to walk through and feel like you care about their experience. The "bar" had frozen drink machines that just didn't freeze all day and the worker even said "if you want something of a frozen consistency, you are not going to get it" and then continued selling watery non-frozen drinks from the machine and pouring some alcohol in. For $16 a drink, I passed. Sandcastle could be amazing, but the owners need to add new attractions, make sure rides and food stands are open for people and keep the area clean. It felt dirty in many places when we walked around. Lastly, whoever is in control of the music piping through the park needs a different job. The music was awful on repeat all day.

We had a great time for the 4th of July! Awesome park, decent food, and bring your own cooler?!…read moreSick.

It's a fun little park in the middle of Central Pa - just outside of Altoona. The water park is…read morerefreshing, and pretty easy to navigate. If you order tickets online, you will save about $5 per ticket. Just be sure to stop at the Guest Services window to get your wrist band. Lockers are all day and come in 3 sizes. The large was big enough to get everything we wanted to get in and more. The park, like a lot of places, is cashless. So remember to go in prepared for that.

Quirky roadside stop style attraction that we enjoyed! It was an easy walk around the park to see…read moreall of the dinosaur (and friends!) models. There's a large gift shop, of course. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Dinosaur Land is a fabulous tourist attraction that could be in a Chevy Chase movie. Life size…read moredinosaur sculptures and a few other creatures fill the forest of this Shenandoah Valley wonder. Joseph Geraci started Dinosaur Land back in 1967. Thirty five of the original dinosaurs were created by James Sidwell, who was famous for his dinosaur replicas at the Field Museum in Chicago. Newer dinosaurs and creatures were crafted by Mark Cline, a local artist. I spoke with Geraci's granddaughter, who works in the gift shop. She explained that her grandfather passed away 40 years ago and her mother now owns the park. Four generations of Geraci's have worked at the park. Admission is $7 for kids under eleven and $9 for all others. Visitors can take photos up close with the dinosaurs and other creatures including a giant octopus. The self-guided tour takes 30-60 minutes. The park is open from March through December. The gift shop is filled with tee shirts, toy dinos, postcards, books, glassware and other souvenirs. Dinosaur Land is a fun place to take the kids or your favorite dinosaur enthusiast. The sculptures are amazing works of art.

The track length is 900 feet. The biggest drop is a whopping 27 feet! It's top speed? Maybe…read more30-35mph. Lame? No way! Idlewild's Rollo Coaster may seem an anachronism in today's kinetic, adrenelane-charged, high tech world of gigacoasters and monster "woodies" like Cedar Point's Mean Streak and Great America's American Eagle, each park every year vying for the biggest, fastest, and baddest. Believe me, I'm the Roller Coaster Queen and I love coasters like that! No, the Rollo Coaster takes us back to a different time when the object was simply to have fun. This coaster may indeed seem tame by today's standards. But it's an ACE Classic. ACE is the American Coaster Enthusiasts, of which I'm a member www.aceonline.org But keep this in mind. Although the drops may not be that high, this ain't no kiddie coaster. The ride is surprisingly rough! It's a classic old woodie with all the shakes, rattles, rolls, dips, turns, etc. You're still vibrating a little when you exit the ride! The Rollo Coaster is a terrain coaster, meaning that it takes advantage of the ravine it's built in. Kennywood's three woodies are also examples of terrain coasters. It was built in 1938 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, which still makes roller coaster cars. As I understand it, when it was built the designers from PTC came out to the park and fit the coaster to the terrain. One of the other neat things about it is that it's built in a wooded area. Legend has it that some of the trees in the park were used to build the ride. So no, the Rollo Coaster can't compete with the likes of the Maverick, the Phantom's Revenge, The American Eagle, or the Magnum XL. It doesn't need too. It only wants you to get on board and have fun and laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIa8l8C0GzM

All the rides suck Kennywood expensive the thunder bolt seatbelts do not work the food is…read moredisgusting the security are bullies and the one female is fine asf I need that I got to have that and cps will be down there and the McDonald's right by it taste way better than that bs

Kennywood is an amusement park that was founded in 1898 and is now a National Historic Landmark…read more The park contains dozens of rides and attractions (e.g., bumper cars, swings, roller coasters, Noah's Ark, merry-go-round, and paddle boats), dozens of casual restaurants, gift shops, holiday events, and more for adults and children. When I was a child, I visited Kennywood to ride the nostalgic and modern rides. Now that I am older, I visit the park just for Halloween and Christmas events, a work party for my husband's employer, etcetera. During our most recent visit, my husband and I attended a company party in a pavilion. When we arrived at the park, we had to stand in a line that was longer than other lines, so I would like to see that line handled more efficiently. The pavilion was a large size and accommodated the employees. I was told that Kennywood provided the catering, which consisted of chicken tenders, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, grilled chicken, fruit salad, hotdogs, hamburgers, cookies, etcetera. I rate the flavors of these foods as 4 stars overall.

Went there years ago. We had a blast. Expensive though. Better if you purchase for the whole season…read moreand go many times. Would love to be able to go. Not gonna happen this year. Maybe next year.

We LOVE going here and get passes every year for the family. It's amazing and always holds…read morememories. The new owners have put a lot into nurturing the park and it's extremely evident. You can tell by the cleanliness, polished amenities, the details that make it the best that it can be. We love riding the rides, checking out the character shows (no matter how old we get), and grabbing some treats. We love the soakzone and especially the floating in tubes area. If kids are little the pirate ship is absolutely amazing. The loggin toboggin is a favorite ride. Be sure to check out the new events like the family night that kept the park open until 10 p.m. The lights are magical. Also Hallowboo is my ultimate favorite there and trick or treating in costumes through Storybook Forrest.

Smooth, fast and lots of air time. What more can you want from a coaster? This is my second…read morefavorite coaster in the park. There is an extremely long walk to actually board the coaster. I've never been there where we needed all that space (I can't imagine how long that wait would be). the entrance has automatic gates that open and close when the train is ready to be boarded. You put your belongings in the holder on the exit side and then get in the car. There are two restraint systems. One small standard seatbelt and one lap bar. The seats themselves are on the smaller side, but will still fit plus size riders. The ride itself is exhilarating. The climb up the first hill gives you great views of the park and area (I liked seeing the giraffe's head poking out of Noah's Ark). MAKE SURE TO NOT PULL OUT YOUR PHONE ON THE LIFT HILL. They are very clear and very serious about the rules and yet people still break them every day which makes the train stop on the lift hill. The one down side is that the exit is at a completely different area than the entrance, so make sure you know that if you are meeting non riders. A must ride if you love coasters.

Ranked #1 Roller Coaster by USA Today 2025! An exciting and…read moreexhilarating experience! Fun filled coaster enjoyed by all ages. Very smooth ride with twist and turns and loops for a great ride. Such a cool view of the park atop the highest point of the coaster. Highly recommended ride for thrill seekers. The line can be long at times but it's well worth the wait for the thrill it brings. A must ride while visiting Kennywood, don't go by, give it a try! Looking forward to the thrilling ride again soon!