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Idlewild Amusement Park

If you are visiting Hidden Valley this summer make sure you make a trip to Idlewild park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.From the PA Turnpike (I-76), take state route 711 north to route 30. Turn left onto route 30 west and the park is about 3 miles ahead on the left. The park is geared somewhat more for children but has quite a few rides for teens and adults. The park is owned and operated by Kennywood amusement. Idlewild Park, third oldest amusement park in the United States. Idlewild Park came into existence when William Darlington, owner of the property, gave “the right and privilege to occupy his land for picnic purposes or pleasure grounds” to Judge Thomas Mellon, owner of the Ligonier Valley Railroad. The date was May 1, 1878. The park is mainly for families but there is something for everyone to enjoy. Mister Rogers’s neighborhood is Idlewild’s signature attraction.

Idlewild & SoakZone is the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania and third oldest in America. In addition, it’s rated the second best kids park in the world by Amusement Today magazine and one of the top five family amusement parks in the world by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.