Amusement Parks
· 12 listingsCasino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Boardwalk amusement pier (coasters, rides) plus Breakwater Beach waterpark on the Jersey Shore.
Diggerland USA
Construction-themed adventure park where kids (and adults) operate real diggers and machinery.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Combined amusement park + waterpark near Allentown (~90 min).
Hersheypark
Large amusement park with 15+ coasters, a waterpark, and ZooAmerica — the "sweetest place on earth" (~2.5 hr drive).
iPlay America
Indoor amusement park — rides, arcade, go-karts & games; good rainy-day option.
Land of Make Believe
Family amusement + water park in Warren County — great for younger kids.
Luna Park in Coney Island
Historic boardwalk amusement park — home of the landmark Cyclone roller coaster.
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks
Three amusement piers + two beachfront waterparks on the Wildwood boardwalk (longer drive, ~2.5 hrs).
Mountain Creek Waterpark
Large mountainside waterpark at Mountain Creek Resort in Sussex County.
Nickelodeon Universe
America's largest indoor theme park — coasters & rides under one roof at American Dream. Closest to Edison.
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Street–themed park — rides, shows & a waterpark; best for young kids (~75 min).
Six Flags Great Adventure
One of the world's largest theme parks — record-breaking coasters (Kingda Ka, El Toro) plus the Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor waterpark.