My 2 year old loved her time here! She explored every room and spent about 3 hours playing. I would…read morerecommend going early because all the toys are organized early on, but it won't affect your experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Fun and engaging. Great space for toddlers and preschoolers alike. Lots of room and options for the…read morekids to play. Hours we went weren't great as it didn't open until later in afternoon and kids could have spent all day here!! Definitely worth a visit.

Went to this place for a job, team building. They offer food, salads, soft drinks and had a bar…read more They have axe throwing, go cart racing and so much more. The place was way too warm inside, especially since it was in the 70's outside. They needed air conditioning on, especially when you're doing some of there active events. Staff were very friendly.

Go kart review: The…read morego karts here are great compared to other places. Gas power so it's more in line with regular cars. Fairly quick to keep it interesting, with a well designed, flowing course. Staff was good, they weren't too strict with us since we obviously knew what we were doing.

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Had the best time ever. I had a Groupon glitch but TWIN RIVERS was more…read morethan helpful and beyond kind. Then there's the tubing experience... soooo relaxing, soooo peaceful... soooo fun! Jet ski staff stayed on alert ensuring our safety everything was perfect. AND then to top it off, we dined nearby with a TRT discount on our meal. Thank you TRT for a much needed excursion... life is good!

It was such a great experience nice view not rushed my 13 yr old son loved every second can't wait…read moreto go back next year !!

This place has been on my radar for a while, and I'm genuinely kicking myself for not coming…read moresooner. We visited on a Friday afternoon during the school year and it was the perfect day for it, not crowded at all, staff was warm and attentive everywhere you turned, and there was just so much to explore across two floors. As a homeschool mom, I am always on the lookout for places where kids are learning without even realizing it and this delivered completely. My little ones were engaged the entire time, bouncing between exhibits and coming back to do things on repeat. The water table on the second floor was a huge hit (dam building = instant obsession), the crawl-through body exhibit had them giggling the whole way through, and the immersive hall with the giant projector and the orchestra activity where they put their faces into the performers? They talked about that the whole ride home. We timed our visit to catch the 3 o'clock otter feeding and training, definitely worth planning around. Maybe 30 people gathered and it was totally manageable and really sweet to watch. What surprised me most was how engaged I was as an adult. I was genuinely learning things alongside my kids, which is not always the case at these types of places. It felt appropriate and interesting for every age in our group. A few things to know before you go: follow the directions on their website for the specific parking garage , it's about a 5-minute walk and was only $5 for us. Strollers and wagons are totally doable with elevators throughout. They also have a café if you want to make a full day of it, and rotating special exhibits (always check the website ahead of time so you know what's on and whether it fits your crew). We stayed about two and a half hours and left happy. Already thinking about when we're coming back.

I'm not an avid science museum fan but had a fun experience at Allentown's Da Vinci Science Center…read more It's the new location for the museum which use to be located outside of town so visiting gives you easy walking to other downtown attractions and museums. Everything was interactive and modern with just enough text and things to immerse myself in to keep my attention. I especially loved that there are live animals I can see including otters! Some of the fish seemed a bit crammed in their tanks. :/ And I was excited to see the live animal reveal...but it was a cold day and this happened on the upstairs pavillion outside so, being a California guy who had checked my coat in the free coat check lockers, it was too cold for me to stick with it. There were all kinds of heaters out there that weren't on which would have made a big difference to me (or anyone who gets cold easily) had they turned those on. I was there with a group of ten with adults and kids ranging from 4-16. Everyone had a good time and had plenty to do and interact with.

Very nice park for ages 2-12. Thick mulch floor under all play apparatuses & decent parking. The…read moreplay area also offers several benches and picnic tables, which are nearly all shaded. The walking trail looks nicely shaded in one area, and has mulch floor in the shaded area, with a paved trail in the full sun area. Neither are fabulous with wheelchair access, yet great place for kiddos to burn off energy. Pavilion offers picnic tables, shade & ample room for breeze weather permitting. Bathrooms are considered accessible, with the womens having an out of regulation bump at the door, but still possible to overcome by many. If no one in your party has a physical disability, this is the park for you! Even with a disability, our party will likely return another time for the awesome energy burn. Please consider rubber flooring for play area, accessible parking, and access for all.

Great park for kids up to 10-12 years old. Cool play equipment including rock walls. Park has tons…read moreof green space, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and basketball courts. Great picnic shelter too with restrooms

This is a great playground!! Several different play areas for different age groups. They have 2 big…read morepirate ships, lots of slides, and swings too. There is also some pavilions, baseball fields, and basketball courts.

My 4 year old loves the playground and I like that I can do laps around the play area as she's…read moreplaying to get those steps in while keeping an eye on her.

Steel Force is one of Dorney Park's standout coasters. This is a Morgan hyper that is filled with…read moreairtime from the first drop. Plus, it has this turn in the middle where you get to see some nice views of the pond while experiencing some exhilarating forces. Then you get to experience more airtime, which lasts until the car returns to the station.

FEEL THE STEEL. FEEL THE FORCE…read more The tallest coaster in Pennsylvania (out of a total of 53!) has called Dorney Park its home since 1997. In case you're wondering, no, it's not the fastest in the state.......that claim is held by the incredible Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood. For years, Steel Force was the biggest and baddest coaster on the eastern seaboard, but the recent additions of Nitro @ SFGAd in New Jersey and Fury 325 @ Carowinds have usurped the title once held by this Steve Okamoto-designed monstrosity. Situated at the back of the part, this hypercoaster relies purely on speed + height as its defining attributes, with some always appreciated camelback hills coming on the return trip. There's a tunnel at the base of the 205ft drop, and another tunnel at the bottom of one of the hills towards the end of the run. The turnaround gives some nice positive G's throughout the 540° helix without being overly jarring. There was some VERY unnerving side-to-side rocking on the 200ft lift hill, which made a normally calm and collected Eric S extremely anxious. I suppose that just heightened the thrill factor, but when there's absolutely nothing to your left except a hundred foot dropoff, that gets one's heart racing a bit. Great pockets of airtime on the 'bunny hops' headed back to the station platform. Steel Force has several "sibling" coasters at sister Cedar Fair parks: Mamba @ Worlds of Fun, Wild Thing @ ValleyFair!, and of course Magnum XL-200 @ Cedar Point. Not to take anything away from this awesome coaster, but I will say that Magnum delivers a crazier ride than SF in my opinion (cannot comment on the first two....although I will be visiting Minnesota later this summer.....) I will say that Steel Force is the only truly 'extreme' coaster at the normally reserved Dorney Park. Lines can get long, but during summer months a 3-train operation cranks through guests no problem, so waits shouldn't be a major issue most of the time. With regard to the font row vs back row debate, it's a straight wash in my opinion. Between the rather lengthy ride time of 3 minutes and a peak velocity of 75mph, it is without question Dorney's best coaster. The Force is indeed strong with this one.......

Two parks in one! Come with a change of clothes during the summer and enjoy the water park to cool…read moreoff on the slides, tubing, splash pads, see if you can balance across lily pads, and swing by the wave pool! Then get changed and head over to Dorney Park for roller coasters and play games until the park closes! Why go elsewhere when you can do two parks right next to each other??

Dorney Park used to be our family's summer tradition and after a few year's hiatus, we finally made…read morea return visit. There were 13 of us of all different ages (toddlers to 70+) and everyone had an amazing time. My favorite thing about Dorney is the dual park. You have a pretty great water park on one side and an amusement park on the other. We started our day on waterslides, breaked for lunch at our cars, and then finished the day on rollercoasters. Solid day. A few tips to know before going: -you might want to bring along water shoes. Or at least be okay leaving your shoes in cubbys before you on any rides, and also be okay walking barefoot on potentially hot pavement. -there is NO SHADE. It feels like a massive oversight but there is not a bit of shade anywhere in this park. Bring a hat & sunglasses. -They let us bring water bottles into the park, but rumor was that it's one per person. Either way, hydrate a lot (all of the food kiosks were super nice about passing out free cups of water whenever we asked). -Parking is about $35 per car. -Couldn't tell ya a thing about food inside of the park because we've always been car lunch people. We all packed sandwiches, drinks, snacks, fruit and chips and had a little pic nic to recharge. Highly suggested. Just make sure to get a reentry ticket before you leave. This park had such a great kids section. My nephews had a blast on the very little kid rides as well as the older kid rides and we loved that we were able to jump on the rides with them. Truly a great day for all ages.

This bird doesn't exactly soar above one's expectations…read more Despite a snazzy name, Dorney Park's only wooden roller coaster (the ill-fated Hercules was demolished in 2003) doesn't have much to offer in the thrill department. With a height of 80ft and a top speed of 45mph, T-Hawk has the potential for some good moments but squanders them on a lousy layout that's laden with trim brakes. Originally built as the not-so-cleverly-named 'Coaster' in 1924, it began as a straightforward out & back model. In 1930, the layout was reconfigured to a 'figure 8' style that exists to this day. 1988 saw a name change to Thunderhawk and the 2016 season witnessed a new coat of paint and shiny new trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Company. That's where the good news ends, however. With a runtime of only 1 minute 46 seconds, it's a noticeably short ride that features some unpleasantly brutal lateral G's and surprisingly minimal negative G's. Wooden coasters are supposed to have abundant airtime, and this one, well, doesn't. There wasn't much difference in airtime between the first and last rows, although the front delivered a distinctly rougher experience. After two full laps, I had no desire to ride it a third time (wait a sec, Eric S doesn't want a re-ride?? That should tell you something). To add insult to injury, when I visited on a Saturday in mid-May, they were running a single train operation. This is likely due to the lack of a block brake section, which comes standard on coasters made in the modern era. But for a complete circuit coaster to have only 1 train leaves me scratching my head, as I'm stuck standing in a considerably longer line. I dunno. I had high(er) hopes from this ride and walked away disappointed. To me, Thunderhawk was marginally more than a rumble.

This ride is way better than people give it credit for! Sure it's a little bumpy but it's a wooden…read morecoaster i mean come on

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.