Here are a bunch of fun amusement parks in the Tri-State Area (inlcuding NY, NJ and PA) where you can take kids for a fun vacation. Many kids are ride enthusiasts so you will have plenty of options for kids of all ages.
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Fun for all ages. Have several kiddie rides but also some rides for teens and adults. Plenty of food options. Some rides are water-related so it’s a fun place on a hot day.
Adventureland
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Fun for the summer months! Perfect for all ages - plenty of kiddie attractions and several larger slides for teens and adults. Lots of food options and lockers available.
Splish Splash Water Park
This is a magical place that is geared toward ages 2-12. Many rides are for younger children but most of the rides allow the parents to ride along as well. Perfect experience for a first time amusement goer with young children. They also have a wager...
Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
This is a fun experience for Lego Lovers! The rides are all Lego themed and the atmosphere of the entire park is all decorated with Lego inspired toys, characters, etc.
I recommend staying at the Legoland resort. Although it’s expensive, I believe st...
LEGOLAND® New York Resort | Theme Park & Resort Hotel
A fun filled amusement park with chocolate inspired rides and atmosphere. Plenty of rides for younger children and many geared towards teens and adults. They have a water park with plenty of options for all ages. I recommended staying here a few days...
Hersheypark
Great option for families with younger children and teens. They have both dry and water rides
Playland Park
Fun for all ages. Plenty of rides for younger children and lots of thrill rides for teens and adults. They also have a water park so stay an extra day to experience all of their water slides. Plenty of food options are available
Six Flags Great Adventure
A small but magical amusement geared towards younger ages. Located in a forest in Lake George, this is a fun experience for families. You can go thru this amusement park within a few hours. They have minimal food options.
Lake George Expedition Park
This is one of the smaller Great Adventures but still plenty to do with kids of all ages. There is a large kiddie ride sections but also thrill rides for teens and adults. They have a water park as well with slides for all ages.
Six Flags Great Escape - New York's Most Thrilling Theme Park
Large amusement parks containing both dry and water rides. Rides for all ages and plenty of fun that lasts all day
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
This is a unique - all indoor amusement park facility that has something for all ages. Roller coasters, water slides, ski slopes, shopping, Lego store and much more
American Dream
Perfect to spend an entire summer day or weekend for all ages. There are rides for kids (geared for younger ages) plus arcades, aquarium, plenty of boardwalk games, funhouse, mini golf and food.
