Debra, thanks for mentioning Silverwood! I checked out their site and it looks like fun! Not "too far" away either...the only "bad" part is that in September, they are only open on weekends and the water park isnt open after Labor day...so I may wait on that park, but definitely plan on going there sometime next summer!I will be watching this thread closely because our annual RV trip is coming up in a month when I take four kids (one teenager) and they ALWAYS want to find the amusement parks. We have hit a number of them in California and Knotts Berry Farm is probably my favorite because it has some adrenaline pumping rides without the long lines, a big plus in my book. And the home of the Silver Bullet, the best heart pumping ride without the stomach drops of a rollercoaster (another big plus). You sit in the seat and your feet dangle while you ride below the track through a bunch of corkscrews that take you upside down. Whee!!
Another of mine and the kids' favorites is Silverwood Theme Park in Northern Idaho just north of Coeur d' alene (lines are smaller there too). Home of two big wooden rollercoasters, water rides, water park and the "shoot you up, drop you down fast" kind of ride. :new_shocked: The kids love it and if you take an RV you can stay in the wooded RV park across the street from the park. Perfect for a quick trip "home" on aching feet.:
Ok, I want to go there!!! I hear the chocolate calling me now...Mmmm...[SIZE=12pt]HERSHEYPARK of course!!!! Come visit us on the east coast!! Hersheypark is located in Hershey PA just 10 minutes from Harrisburg. There is pleanty to do!! Lots of roller coasters and of course you can take a ride that shows how hershey candy is made and you get a treat at the end!! Yum!: [/SIZE]
The park is huge! I think about 10 coasters, a new water park this year, rides for the kids, lots of little shops. And it's close to other destinations such as Gettysburg which is only about 35 min away.
Whereever you decide to go, HAVE FUN!!!!
