Idlewild and Soak Zone, Ligonier

Name: Idlewild and Soak Zone
Address: 2574 US-30, Ligonier, 15658, United States
Telephone: +1 724-238-3666

#1 among attractions in Ligonier

Amusement, Amusement park

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Idlewild and Soak Zone, commonly known as Idlewild Park or simply Idlewild, is a children's amusement park in the Laurel Highlands near Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, along US Route 30. Founded in 1878 as a campground along the Ligonier Valley Railroad by Thomas Mellon, Idlewild is the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania and the third oldest operating amusement park in the United States behind Lake Compounce and Cedar Point. The park has won several awards, including from industry publication Amusement Today as the best children's park in the world. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1878 (146 years ago)Total rides: 40Roller coasters: 2Water rides: 16Coordinates: 40°15'37"N, 79°16'43"W

Address

2574 US-30Ligonier 15658 United States

Contact

+1 724-238-3666

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Day trips

Idlewild and Soak Zone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Ligonier, Lincoln Highway Experience, Ligonier Valley, Adams Memorial Library.

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