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Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson Township, New Jersey,
Consisting of a theme park area, a Wild Safari area, and a water park, Hurricane Harbor. , Great Adventure is known for its roller coasters with brilliant and colorful tracks, such as Nitro, Medusa, The Great American Scream Machine, Rolling Thunder, Batman: The Ride, Superman: Ultimate Flight, the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster Kingda Ka (as of 2005), and the newest coaster, El Toro. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Six Flags Great Adventure has more rides than any other theme park in the world, with 72 attractions as of. Six Flags Great Adventure
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Water World
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 935 1290
Here before the famous movie, Water World features a number of slides, a log flume, a children's play area, picnic areas. There are even volleyball courts, a deck hockey rink, and video games -- something for the whole family.
Amusement Parks and Centers
in Eastern Pennsylvania
Adventure Sports
2905 Church Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 533 7479
Features include Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Golf Driving Machine, and a Video Arcade. About 2 hours west of Philadelphia, 4 hours southwest of New York.
Carousel Village
Route 413
Wrightstown, PA 18940
(215) 493 9400 - 598 3518
An authentic 1890 Herschell-Spillman carousel is the main attraction here. Also features Indian exhibits, food concessions and a gift shop.
Carousel Water & Fun Park
Box 5
Beach Lake, PA 18405
(717) 729 7532
Offers two water slides, water bumper boats, go-karts, kiddie kars, and softball batting cages, skeeball, air hockey, video games, and more.
Carr's Recreation Park
PO Box 557
New Morgan, PA 19543
(610) 286 4040 - Fax 286 4041
500-acre outdoor activities park features mountain biking, boating, in-line skating, and a driving range, nature trails, sports fields, and a full-facility picnic area. Use facilities by daily fee or become a member.
Carr's Recreation Park
PO Box 557
New Morgan, PA 19543
(610) 286 4040 - Fax 286 4041
500-acre outdoor activities park features mountain biking, boating, in-line skating, and a driving range, nature trails, sports fields, and a full-facility picnic area. Use facilities by daily fee or become a member.
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster, PA 17602-1188
(866) 386 2839
48 acre kids' park with over 30 rides plus special shows and attractions. 60 - 90 minutes west of Philadelphia, 3½ hours southwest of New York.
Dutch Wonderland
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Grand Slam USA
These indoor facilities operate year-round and feature batting cages, slam dunk basketball, and arcades. Some include miniature golf. Good place for a birthday party. Following are nearby locations:
2010 Bevin Drive
Allentown, PA 18103 - (610) 965 4487
Lancaster Pike & Rt. 29
Malvern, PA 19355 - (610) 647 6622
RD 9, Box 9398
Reading, PA 19605 - (610) 375 7526
1065 Industrial Highway
Southampton, PA 18966 - (215) 953 9339
Knoebels Hometown Park
PO Box 317
Elysburg, PA 17824
(717) 672 2572
Knoebels features more than 40 rides for all ages, including the Phoenix, a roller coaster rated among the nation's top 10. There is a castle, a haunted mansion, kiddie area, and an old carousel (catch the brass ring!).
Shawnee Place Play & Water Park
PO Box 339
Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356
(717) 421 7231
This fun park features more than 15 unique play elements, water slides, and the Venture River Ride -- with mini-canoes. Enjoy swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, mountain biking, and magic shows.
Skirmish
Rt. 903
HC 2 Box 2245
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(717) 325 3654
Paintball is more than running around in the woods shooting your friends with paint pellets. It's an organized game with rules, tactics, and an objective, and it's lots of fun.
Skirmish is one of the nation's best. Its 700 wooded acres feature nearly 40 playing fields and 4 mock villages for guerilla activities. Some 700 people play at Skirmish every day. Individuals can join an existing team, and groups can form teams of their own. Games can be combined with whitewater rafting from spring through fall (see Pocono Whitewater Adventures).
Splatter
PO Box 703
Blakeslee, PA 18610
(800) 468 2442
Paintball in the Poconos once again. Splatter at Jack Frost Mountain features more than 2,500 acres of playing area, and three different games are offered. Frequent player discounts are available and groups can choose from a menu of lunch options.
Terry Hill Water Park
10000 Hamilton Boulevard
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 395 0222
This attractive park features 3 swimming pools and a number of slides and gizmos, including a 4-story high figure-8 slide with a tunnel and speed drop. The kiddie area has 2 slides and a variety of other fun features.
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