1. Cities & Towns
Filed In:
  1. Things to Do

Amusement Parks & Water Parks

Get the scoop on Pittsburgh area amusement parks and water parks, including attractions, rides, hours and directions. Includes Kennywood, Idlewild, Sandcastle and other amusement parks located within a few hour's drive of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Amusement Parks

Looking for a good adrenaline fix? Head to one of Pennsylvania's great amusement parks or waterparks for an old-fashioned good time. Plenty of great rollercoasters plus some of the nation's oldest operating amusement parks await you.

Kennywood Amusement Park

Get the scoop on beautiful Kennywood Amusement Park near Pittsburgh, PA, including hours, admission prices, directions, and the rides and roller coasters. Kennywood is a state and national historic landmark.

Idlewild & Soak Zone

Located in the beautiful Ligonier Valley east of Pittsburgh, Idlewild & Soak Zone is the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania and the third oldest in the United States. Get the details on hours, admission, rides and attractions at this great amusement park for kids and families.

Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park

Enjoy the water year-round at Splash Lagoon, an indoor water park located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Get the scoop on slides, water coasters, and activities, as well as directions, tickets and local accommodations.

Sandcastle Waterpark

Head to the scenic shores of the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh for a day of sun and sliding at Sandcastle Waterpark. Get hours, admission prices, directions, and learn about the rides, slides, entertainment and Sandbar nightclub.

Cedar Point

This "roller coaster capitol of the world" is located about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Pittsburgh on the shores of Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio.

Waldameer Park & Water World

Family fun complex in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers over 75 rides, slides, and attractions in a combination amusement park / water park setting.

Woodland Highlands Family Fun Center

Enjoy rides and attractions at this family fun center located just north of Pittsburgh, including go karts, carousel, miniature golf, laser extreme, bumper boats, an arcade and kiddie attractions.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.