Pennsylvania has more amusement parks than any other state in the country, many of which are careful caretakers of the history of the amusement park industry, according to the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association.
Bloomsburg Fair: The Bloomsburg Fair is the largest fair in the state of Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the country. People come from around the country to the Bloomsburg Fair, which is a week long at the end of September. www.bloomsburgfair.com
Knoebels Amusement Resort: Only 1/2 Hour from Berwick
Established in 1926 by Henry Knoebel. Campgrounds, picnic area, Crystal Pool, live entertainment, Phoenix wooden coaster, modern and old-fashioned rides, water rides, food, shops.
R.R.1, Route 487 (P.O. Box 317 mailing address)
1-800-ITS-4-FUN or (570) 672-257
http://www.knoebels.com
Bushkill Park
Established in 1902
Picnic grounds, kiddie park, rides, miniature golf, candy factory, roller skating rink, indoor playroom, food
2100 Bushkill Park Drive
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-6941
http://www.bushkillpark.com
Conneaut Lake Park
Established in 1892
Blue Streak wooden coaster, modern and old-fashioned rides, water slide complex, beach on Conneaut Lake
Route 618
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
877-782-5115 or 814-382-5155
http://www.visitcrawford.org/hosted/clp1.html
DelGrosso's Amusement Park (formerly Bland's Park)
Owned and operated by the DelGrosso family since 1947
Rides, water park, childrens programs, go-karts, stage shows, miniature golf, food
Old Route 220
Tipton, PA 16684
(814) 684-3538
http://www.delgrossos.com/dap.html
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Established in 1884 by Solomon Dorney
Rides, water park, stage shows, pool, shops, food
3830 Dorney Park Road
(610) 395-3724
http://www.dorneypark.com/
Dutch Wonderland
Rides, stage shows, farm animals, exhibits, camp ground, gift shop
2249 Route 30 East
(717) 291-1888
http://www.dutchwonderland.com/
Hershey Park
Established in 1907 by Milton Hershey
Highmeadow Campground (electricity, water, sewer hook-ups, picnic tables, grills), rides, arena and stadium, hotel, lodge, aquatic shows, concerts, stage shows, water rides, Zoo America
100 West Hersheypark Drive
1-800-Hershey or (717) 534-3900
http://www.hersheypark.com
Idlewild Park & Soak Zone
Established in 1878
Rides, water park with 14 slides, pool, kiddie park, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood of Make-Believe, food, games, merchandise, live entertainment
Route 30 East
(724) 238-3666
http://www.idlewild.com/
Kennywood Amusement Park
Established in 1898
A National and State Historic Landmark; Rides, water rides, kiddie rides, games, picnic areas, miniature golf, stage shows, paddle boats, gift shops, food
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
(412) 461-0500
http://www.kennywood.com
Lakemont Park & The Island Waterpark
Established in 1894
Rides, water park, go-karts, slick track racing, miniature golf, kiddie land
700 Park Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 949-7275 or 1-800-434-8006
http://www.members.tripod.com/ntl111/doc/lkmont.html
Sesame Place
Established in 1980
Rides and live shows based on the Sesame Street television series and oriented toward young children
100 Sesame Rd. PO Box L579
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 752-7070
http://www.4adventure.com/sesameplace/frame.html
Shawnee Place & Waterpark
Rides and activities geared for children under 12 and their families; picnicking, play and water park, live shows, supervised activities and entertainment, magic theater
P.O. Box 339
(570) 421-7231
http://www.shawneemt.com/sppwp.html
Waldameer Park and Water World
Established in 1896
Rides, water slides, picnic area, kiddie rides, food, gift shops, live shows
P.O. Box 8308
(814) 838-3591
http://www.waldameer.com
Arts and Entertainment
Briggs Farm Blues Fest
The Briggs Farm Blues Fest attracts some of the country's best blues musicians for a weekend of fantastic music and entertainment. Located in Nescopeck Township, just a few minutes from Berwick Borough. Call 570-379-2003
For additional information and to order tickets by phone, call: 570-784-8181 or 1-800-282-0283. By mail: BTE Box Office, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815. Tickets will be mailed in early September. All BTE performances are held at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, Pa.
Web Site: www.bte.orgCelebrity Artist Series
The Celebrity Artist Series is sponsored by Bloomsburg University. For more information call 570-389-4409. Tickets can be purchased on the web at www.bloomu.edu/tickets.
Knoebels Bandshell
Knoebels’s Bandshell offers free entertainment three times a day. All shows are at 1:30 p.m, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information call 1-800-its-4-fun.
Montage Mountain Ampitheater
Montage Mountain Ampitheater performances are scheduled during the summer months. The venue offers several different seating options. For complete information and tickets call Montage Mountain at 1-800-468-7669.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
The Philharmonic presents concerts at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Public Square, Wilkes- Barre, the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 M. Washington Ave., Scranton, and at Mellow Theatre, 501 Vine St., Scranton. For ticket information call 570-457-8301.
Web Site: www.neaphil.com
Scranton Community Concerts
For tickets or additional information, call 570-342-4137.
Williamsport Community Arts Center
All regular performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or additional information call the Center Box Office at 326-2424 or 1-800-432-9382.
Web Site: www.pct.edu/commarts
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra All regular season concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth St., Williamsport. Box office: 570-326-2424 or 1-800-432-9382.
Golf Courses
Rolling Pines Golf Course
335 Golf Course Rd
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-1000
473 Martzville Road
Berwick, PA18603
752-6691
bwkgolf@epix.net
There are over 10 other golf courses within an hour’s drive of Berwick
