I have been coming to Knoebel's almost every summer since 1979. I have watched it change and grow,…read morebut what's remarkable is how much it has stayed true to itself. It is still family owned. It still feels personal. It still feels like the kind of place built for joy rather than spreadsheets. Knoebel's has one of the most unique setups of any amusement park in the country. There is no admission fee. None. You pay only for what you want to ride, or you can get an all-day wristband on weekdays. Parking is free too. You can bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks without any hassle. The food they sell is good and affordable, and the variety is incredible. This is not frozen burger-and-fries territory. Knoebel's regularly wins the Golden Ticket Award for Best Food, beating out giant, big-budget parks from across the nation. And it is not just the food that gets recognition. The Phoenix, a masterpiece of a wooden roller coaster rebuilt from the bones of a coaster in Texas, has been named the Best Wooden Coaster in the world more than once. The Haunted Mansion is consistently ranked among the best dark rides anywhere. These rides are not nostalgia pieces coasting on reputation. They are legitimately great. Add in the one-of-a-kind Flying Turns, the steel thrill of Impulse, the twisting chaos of Twister, and the wonderfully unpredictable Flyer, and you have a lineup that would stand out even in parks five times the size. The park's setting is part of its magic. It is nestled in the mountains, shaded by towering trees. On hot days, the shade makes all the difference. The paths wind like a midway at a state fair, and in fact, that is what Knoebel's most closely resembles: a permanent state fair where you are not constantly being wrung for every dollar. It is relaxed, welcoming, and wonderfully unpolished in the right ways. It is dog friendly, which means you can bring the whole family, four-legged members included. For those who want to stay overnight, there is an on-site campground with everything from tent sites to cabins, as well as the Crystal Pool for swimming on hot summer afternoons. Knoebel's has been part of my life for over four decades, and it remains my favorite amusement park in the world. I love being able to watch my sons create memories on some of the same rides I loved at their age while exploring new additions together. It is proof that you can grow and improve without losing your heart. Every year I leave with the same thought: I cannot wait to come back.

What can be said that has not already been said before…read more This is a very quaint family owned amusement park nestled down in the woods, which makes for an amazing backdrop to view and it's really nice is there are plenty of trees throughout the park so if it is one of those 90° days you'll find relief under a shade tree somewhere in the park . We went there for the first of their Halloween nights and it was decorated really nice. I was impressed and we had our granddaughter with us so we spent a lot of time in the children's area for the rides and we were able to get her in on a few big people rides, which was very nice. We did want to go on the haunted train, but it was closed, which was kind of strange They do have plenty of food selections and it seems their prices are just a little bit on high side for what they offer and what portion you get so I would walk around and take a look and see what you really really want and the pricing but the food that we had was freshly prepared. It was good worth the money no The lines were not that long at times we were able to go on the rides pretty much when we walked up to them until it started to get more in the evening and the rides got a little bit longer lines, but it move very fast. The rides are in great shape. They're very well lit very very nice looking Parking on the other hand, we forgot where we parked and it took us a lot to find our vehicle so make sure when you park you look at the road number for which we failed to do It's a really nice ride at this time of year out of Harrisburg to go up there. Plenty of open highway traffic moved well getting off the highway and going down the back roads to the park. We had no problems whatsoever. Note there is a Starbucks there that it's not an actual true Starbucks you need to put your own cream and sugar and other items in your drink so just be aware of that We highly recommend us amusement park and we look forward to many more visits over the next coming years

Treasure Castle Playland is a pretty cool place to visit in South Williamsport if you have younger…read morekids. It's an older church converted into a child's playland. Very similar to Chuck-E-Cheese, Gymboree or Bounce U. Admission is 6 dollars for ages 1-3 and 9 dollars for 4-12, one parent is free per child, extra parents are 2 dollars a person. They have two floors of adventure, including padded play area, fortress climb wall, blocks, panning for gold, a Castle Garden for younger kids, coin-operated amusements, a food court, learning computers, free wi-fi, and all sorts of kids stuff available for purchase. Our 2 year old had a blast there. Ample parking available, next to Little Tresures Daycare.

We wish we lived closer! We were passing through and stopped to get some energy out with our 1 and…read more4 year olds. It was awesome. Pizza was amazing and great priced. Love the family owned feel. Super cool place! Thank you.

This was my first time at Hershey Park. I really enjoyed my visit. Wow what a walk. Got in nearly…read more12,000 steps. We love amusement parks. I'm not a roller coaster rider but I do get on rides. I get on mellow rides lol. We probably got on at least six non roller coaster rides that were very enjoyable. Also saw a seal show. That was quite entertaining. It also wasn't rushed. Probably lasted at least 30-40 minutes. Oh and the price also includes the zoo. We were here during the springtime. I would love to come back during the summer to explore some of the other activities available such as the water park and other options. This really was fun and we also paid for one meal plan. It included one main course, one side and a fountain drink or bottle of water for $19.99. All tickets were pre-purchased online. One recommendation. Pre-purchase your parking online as well. We didn't do that and we went for upclose parking. It was pretty expensive. $60 to be exact. We could have saved if we had purchased it online. So we know the next time. General parking was $35 and they had a trolley to take you to the park. So the choice is yours. I would definitely return again. Can't wait!!!

First and foremost, for HersheyPark and ANY amusement park you go to, check the website for hours…read morebefore you plan your trip, and again the night before or morning of. Hours change, but not too often. Weather affects hours sometimes, and can definitely affect what rides will be open. Not everything is going to be open all of the time. Check what rides will be open in the season you're coming to avoid disappointment. (And again, this is for literally any theme park/amusement park.) Also, for anything like this, the website is your friend... Read the FAQs. Buy your tickets as soon as you've decided that you will be going this year, they will be cheaper the earlier you get them. Check the season passes, figure out how many days you'd need to go to make it worth it. Maybe just one person in the group should get it, remember *MOST* passes come with parking, so that's a big value right there, not to mention discounts on food and merch. There are also "bring a friend" days, which if that happens to fall on your visit, even better! HersheypPark has some amazing rides. Amazing coasters. Great flat rides. Most important tips: 1. DO NOT just show up and buy tickets the day of, this is always going to be the most expensive way. Buy as far in advance as you can, and look into passes. 2. Check the weather. A. If it's high winds Candy doesn't run. Some things close in the rain, most things close if there is thunder anywhere close. If it's below 40 f the coasters aren't going to run. If it's below 32 f the drop towers don't run. Anything else you'll have to check, I know these from experience. B. Dress appropriately. Bring extra socks if there's a chance of rain, bring a poncho, bring layers if you're coming in cooler months. 3. Drink a lot of water. Any place that has a soda fountain will give you a cup of ice water if you ask. 4. Wear comfortable, worn in shoes. 5. Have fun! Stuff happens sometimes. Try to go with the flow and enjoy yourself even when things aren't perfect. 6. Be nice to the staff. When things go wrong, it's not their fault, they just work there. Treat others how you want to be treated, or even better, treat employees as you would want your child/spouse/loved ones to be treated. 7. Leave the back row open for me and my husband 8. Almost forgot...there's a waterpark within the park. It doesn't cost anything extra, so when the weather is hot hot hot, you can go cool off! (Bring a change of clothes, bathing suit, water shoes, towel) 9. Sunblock. Do it. Reapply often.

Closed until late summer 2025: sad, so much revenue opportunities being missed. But, I am sure…read moreonce it opens back up, it will be a fun place for families to hang out.

This place isn't even open. Tried to go yesterday it was deserted ‍ very upset because google said…read moreit was open.

The rooms are recently remodeled so up to date and clean. However, both our room and our son's had…read morean issue with the shade. There is a large bead on the chain to close it and it was caught inside the top. After a struggle it released. The rainy day and early season meant no outside swimming or amusement park. The inside pool is small and a lifeguard always on duty, 9:30-9:30. Hot tub is small - sits 6. It's not great. I couldn't see controls anywhere so jets aren't strong. A small baby pool is great for the little ones. It says 1.5 ft deep but more like a foot. The bigger kids really enjoyed the big pool. Dinner at Penleys was ok. The Cobb salad great and chicken nuggets and fries typical. Our son got the brats. He enjoyed them but we both thought the gravy wasn't needed. I would have liked some cooked marks on them. Mac and cheese looked good The only option for breakfast was the buffet. The only gf/df choices were scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit and granola. Oatmeal with topping choices would have been welcomed. Pancakes and waffles were precooked Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Winter Wonderland in Dutch Wonderland…read more Location: 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 Hours : Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 - 23, 26 - 30 -- 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dec. 5, 12, & 19 -- 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dec. 31 -- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Restrooms : located throughout the park, all are strollers and wheelchairs accessible Accessibility : most of the path are strollers and wheelchair accessible, except some short routes in the explorer island. Parking : parking fee for certain parking spots ℹ : dutchwonderland.com It's the most wonderful seasons to enjoy this amusement park! Some rides are not running due to cold weather, but most of the rides still give enjoyable moments for visitors. The whole park are decorated with lights, each of the rides lit with different colors of lights, the Illumination Lane, a river side walking trails are decorated with tunnels of lights. Riding the train that runs through the whole park to enjoy the bright lights. Or walk to the Adventure island at the back, ride on the driving car rides to drive around the island. Don't miss The Merlin's Magical Forest light shows in dinosaur park while in the island. The Winter Wonderland offers so many shows programs, like: taking pictures with Santa in Santa's Jolly Lodge! Hilarious Magic show of Sam Sandler in Storytime Corner, Big Boy Brass twist brighten up with live music with Dutch WonderBand! A Chris-Mouse Carol in Celebration Theatre. Don't miss the Duke's Blizzard Bash at Market Square. Also, they have the miniature train tracks in the main dining building, Meal Stream Eatery. Check out the show times from the website for more details information. Visiting Dutch Wonderland Winter Wonderland will be an unforgettable memorable holiday experience, and getting a season pass will repeat those experiences throughout the Holidays. #DutchWinterWonderland #WinterWonderlandDW #dutchwonderland #preservefootprints

Amazing Food Quality products for sure…read more The atmosphere is super unique. Staff and service is always welcoming and friendly. The ice cream is best around Voted best Ice Cream in NEPA

savory bites, shared smiles, and the quiet anticipation of ice cream; five stars before the spoons…read moreeven hit the bowl. the service was so kind and welcoming, which made it all even better.

I was able to enjoy Cherry Crest Adventure Farms on the perfect fall day, and I'll be making a trip…read morehere an annual tradition. We spent hours at the farm, and could have stayed even longer. My kids loved everything from the large corn maze to the swings to the games to the playground equipment to the large sandbox filled with corn. My kids were 4 and 6 during our visit, but the farm can easily accommodate older or younger. Two notes; 1. The bathrooms in the back of the farm are new & super clean. 2. Don't feel pressure to purchase the add ones (apple chucking and paintball) - those sections are towards the back of the farm and easily avoidable. There was a variety of food options - a few standard theme park options along with specialty options like homemade ice cream.

Such a fun farm to take your family. I've been coming here…read moresince my daughter was about 4 years old- she's 14 now. Everyone we come, it does not disappoint. It's such a great time. Buy tickets online- tickets are cheaper. If you go during the week- it's cheaper too! They also have 50% off for active military and veterans, which is a great deal! They have all kinds of games, tug of war ropes, a play area/little town for younger kids, pig races. Some nights they have fireworks or bands. If you come- the corn maze is a must! All types of food vendors like burgers, fries, chicken fingers, ice cream and apple cider donuts. You can spend hours here and not get bored. They also have for pit and picnic table areas you can rent out and they provide logs and sticks so you can roast marshmallows or hotdogs. Definitely recommend this farm.

We were in the general eastern PA area for a nice long vacation and I'll say another nearby unnamed…read moreamusement park experience was NIGHT AND DAY between what we experienced there vs. Dorney. Dorney is gorgeous in many areas and has kept much of its charm as a trolley park of 100 years ago. I've been going here for decades but also hadn't been back for a long long time. I remember Hercules in the 90's so that's my frame of reference. The staff was friendly and helpful, the park was super clean the two times we visited and all rides were working except maybe one. We got one meal pass for the day and everything we got with that was excellent besides the undercooked Chickie's & Pete's crab fries. The chicken tenders here are some of the best I've ever had inside an amusement park, absolutely gigantic and golden perfection. The mac n cheese was a hit with the littles crowd. My kids absolutely loved everything about the Snoopy area, this is probably one of the best kiddie area's I've ever seen at least on the east coast amusement park scene. Our favorite rides were Iron Menance, the old school whip and the Thunder Creek Mountain. But really, even the coasters approaching or already 20+ years old were as smooth as could be and didn't cause any headaches due to the smashing against the headrests. The deal on a gold pass good through 2026 was just too good to pass up so we even went back a second day! They have already paid for themselves after getting two free days of parking and two days of admission. We are so excited about the merger of SF & CF because of the amount of parks they now allow you access to. Six Flags New England is our home park and will be going several times to end 2025 and are already making plans to return to Dorney at some point in 2026. I hope they never get away from their Cedar Fair roots and join the darkside of what can be experienced at the lower level Six Flags parks. This is still a gem of the area when compared to its peers like Six Flags Great Adventure and Great Escape that are within driving distance. Good on you Dorney, for keeping this place exactly as it should be all of these years. Just the right size for the area and even on some hot days, never felt TOO crowded.

Dorney Park used to be our family's summer tradition and after a few year's hiatus, we finally made…read morea return visit. There were 13 of us of all different ages (toddlers to 70+) and everyone had an amazing time. My favorite thing about Dorney is the dual park. You have a pretty great water park on one side and an amusement park on the other. We started our day on waterslides, breaked for lunch at our cars, and then finished the day on rollercoasters. Solid day. A few tips to know before going: -you might want to bring along water shoes. Or at least be okay leaving your shoes in cubbys before you on any rides, and also be okay walking barefoot on potentially hot pavement. -there is NO SHADE. It feels like a massive oversight but there is not a bit of shade anywhere in this park. Bring a hat & sunglasses. -They let us bring water bottles into the park, but rumor was that it's one per person. Either way, hydrate a lot (all of the food kiosks were super nice about passing out free cups of water whenever we asked). -Parking is about $35 per car. -Couldn't tell ya a thing about food inside of the park because we've always been car lunch people. We all packed sandwiches, drinks, snacks, fruit and chips and had a little pic nic to recharge. Highly suggested. Just make sure to get a reentry ticket before you leave. This park had such a great kids section. My nephews had a blast on the very little kid rides as well as the older kid rides and we loved that we were able to jump on the rides with them. Truly a great day for all ages.

We had a good experience planning a birthday here for our 5-year-old. Arrangements were easily made…read morethrough the website and somebody got back to us quickly about our options. I liked that we had a large private room and each kid and adult got unlimited play and an allotted dollar amount on their play cards. Our host was excellent. He handled all the food, cleanup and instructions for the kids. I cannot remember his name, but he was great. Our party was Jan 17th in the evening. It had snowed earlier, but the turnout was still good and the kids had an absolute blast. Concessions were oddly reasonable in pricing. I would definitely come back!

Was super disappointed from my experience back in August. Online, their policy was that if there…read morewere ever to be a unforeseen weather change that closed the outside area for more than 3 hours you would be able to get a free return ticket. However, when I expressed to the staff about how my family and I can just for the outdoor water park, they just acted like it wasn't a big deal. I tried contacting them through email as well. Same thing. I just got shook off. They told me that's not their policy when it's clearly stated in their website.