Take a Ride to an Amusement Park This Winter

Just because your amusement park pass expired doesn't mean the fun stops this season. Several amusement parks throughout Pennsylvania are welcoming guests and turning on the roller coasters for Christmas. In addition to the rides, you can take part in a long list of holiday happenings, such as light and train displays. You can plan a day trip or take a weekend adventure. Here are our top park picks.

Hershey Park Christmas Candyland, Hershey, PA
Hershey Park is celebrating the season with food, fun and roller coasters! You can enjoy riding five coasters: Cocoa Cruiser, sooperdooperLooper, Wildcat, Wild Mouse, and Laff Trakk, all decked out with Christmas-themed décor. Kids can visit Santa Claus and his nine live reindeer. Plus, you can cruise through the park in the comfort of your warm car at Hershey's Sweet Lights a holiday-drive thru spectacular. 

Kennywood Holiday Lights, Pittsburgh, PA
Kennywood Park welcomes guests with a 90-foot tall Christmas tree-the tallest tree on record in Pennsylvania. Visitors can explore the park's light display, experience The Polar Express: A 4-D Experience and view a display of miniature gingerbread homes. Kids can write a letter to Santa in the penny arcade and listen to Celebrity Readings of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Plus, people can climb aboard nearly a dozen rides. 

Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark, Altoona, PA
Lakemont Park transforms into a fifty-one acre dazzling display. The "Holiday Lights on the Lake" is a unique outing for your family. Guests drive through the amazing light display and can tune Lakemont Park's radio network 88.5 FM for holiday themed music. After you enjoy the lights, stop by Santa's workshop, take a photo and pick up some presents at the gift shop. 

Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
Sesame Street turns into a winter wonderland on select dates during the holiday season.  A Very Furry Christmas is a festive, family-friendly celebration, featuring light shows, musical performances and a street parade. Kids can enjoy a Christmas story their favorite character, take a picture with Lightning the Reindeer or tour Twiddlebugs' Gingerbread Cookie Factory. Plus, plenty of the amusement park rides will be up and running.

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