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Families around Harrisburg have no shortage of options for fun, all-ages adventures, thanks to fantastic local attractions like Dutch Wonderland and Hersheypark. One cool aspect of both parks is that they're always adding new rides, attractions, and shows to enjoy, so there's something new to look forward to at the start of every season. Ready to start exploring? Our real estate agents have the details on some of the many new things you might experience when visiting Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland this summer.
Hersheypark – 100 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033
Life is just a little sweeter around Hershey homes for sale, thanks to enchanting nearby experiences like the wonderful Hersheypark. The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to a dazzling array of rides, fun, hands-on experiences for the kids, and endless ways to satisfy your sweet tooth.
New this year is the Wildcat's Revenge hybrid roller coaster, which blends modern coaster design with classic wooden framing. The result is a ride unlike anything you'll experience at most theme parks, and you can be one of the first people to try this exciting new ride when you visit Hersheypark this summer. The Wildcat's Revenge adds to a group of more than a dozen roller coasters at the park, including some fun, less intense coasters for the youngest members of the family.
Of course, summer is an excellent time to visit Hersheypark, thanks to the fantastic water park, part of the larger theme park. This is where you'll find everything from pulse-pumping water slides to attractions like East Coast Waterworks and Sandcastle Cove, offering fun for all ages. Experience the excitement of the new Wildcat's Revenge, then cool off with a refreshing trip to the water park.
Dutch Wonderland – 2249 E. Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602
If it's been a little while since your last family outing to Dutch Wonderland, this is the perfect summer to check back and see what's new at the most popular theme park near Lancaster homes for sale. All summer long, you can enjoy the 60th-anniversary celebration of the opening of Dutch Wonderland, with special events all season and great deals on season passes so you can experience it all. A new series of Muppet-style puppet shows is just one of many ways the Dutch Wonderland team is celebrating this momentous anniversary.
There's also a brand new ride to be enjoyed at the park this summer, the Topsy Turvy Tea Party, a classic spinning teacup ride offering fun for the whole family. In addition to many less intense rides ideal for the youngest family members, Dutch Wonderland also offers some great thrills. This is where you'll find the classic wooden Kingdom Coaster, as well as the magical Merlin's Mayhem coaster, which features a more modern design style.
Of course, the fun at Dutch Wonderland doesn't stop when summer is over. After the 60th-anniversary celebration wraps up on September 24, the spooky Happy Hauntings and festive Dutch Winter Wonderland events offer family fun right through the holiday season. And if you're planning a family vacation close to home, be sure to check out the amazing Cartoon Network Hotel, the first hotel of its kind in the world.
Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to family fun around Harrisburg, and our team is here to help your family find the right home in the area. Contact us to see Harrisburg homes for sale.
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