Idlewild is an awesome park for families with young kids. The rides are geared towards children with several allowing toddlers to ride with an adult. It is a much better value for young families than parks like Hershey or Kings Dominion who have very small young kids section. The water park is awesome too! We spent half the day at just the Waterpark. Also, buy your tickets online in advance. The tickets at the gate are much more expensive!

My children and their spouses and my 6 grandchildren had a great time from opening to closing! We had so much fun last year that we made it part of our annual family vacation. Looking forward to next summer already! Very clean , well maintained park , including Soak Zone.

Went for our daughters early birthday 🎈🎂 present from her grandparents and she had a blast. The park is great for small kids!! Definitely recommend a wagon!!

Long lines for food (1 person working bbq shack and 1 hr wait, no trays, no silverware), rides closed due to staff shortage, maintenance, and removed (slides)... I used to love this place... going downhill fast... lack of maintenance and appearance. If due to lack of help, reduce ticket price or close when little help so people dont have to have a bad experience. We paid full price for 1/2 the experience. Maybe the owners and senior leaders should come thru when short staffed and see how they like the treatment. They wont... they want their full ticket price collected no matter the experience for the public. Was like this last year too... figured they fixed it up since.... Edit as the day goes on.. after the long wait, my BBQ sandwich was cold, as was mac n cheese and half ripe watermelon. Son bought the $25 unlimited refill souvenir cup only to find out it has a QR code and only gives a LIMITED # of refills. Caramel apple not available, as "apples aren't ripe yet".

I will start with what really ticked me off…. We were in the lazy river and just kept going around cause it was peaceful. My handicapped daughter cannot do much so we stayed. While we’re in there and it’s hot out 88 degrees they kicked everyone out and said they were closing it for about a half hour so everyone could take breaks. You don’t close a water attraction when there aren’t many for breaks, you swap out workers for breaks. It was closed for over an hour. I’ve never seen anything like that and I’ve been to many parks. So we had to go to the pirate play area and the worker complained at me for going down the little water slide with my daughter who doesn’t walk. I’m like she doesn’t walk he’s like I understand I’m like no you don’t. Next the only bathroom with a big changing table smelled like pee, it was all over the floor. I didn’t see anyone clean the bathrooms at all. The food was so expensive. I’m from Eastern PA and you guys are more expensive than them. Also closing at 7 is really early. Sesame place stays open later and that’s geared towards little kids. We would’ve went to Kennywood, but it was too hot. I love the big changing table. I love how you just check in with your tickets when you park. I love how the parking is right there. Some of the workers were really nice. The wait times for rides were next to nothing which was nice, but it was a Monday.

We have season passes and have been several times this year have had a great time the only thing I would ask you to change is when people are filling their cups can you please make sure there is ice there is never ice because the soda machines do not make ice someone has to fill it and it is always empty but other than that we have had the best time with our 5 grandkids there we will continue to come back

We love Idlewild! It is such a great park, and we have made so many fun memories there! For our family, the season passes; they are so worth it! You can go as often as you want in the summer and fall with most of the passes. Their payment plan system they have is great and can make it more affordable for families. Another little thing I wanted to mention. Sometimes we have people in our group that need a wheelchair, and I noticed this year they are offering mobility scooter rentals now, which is great!

It is a lovely museum. Well taken care of, and well researched. The recreations are well done, and the displays show amazing amounts of artifacts. The staff is very nice as well. In this world, worth taking your family to see a piece of American history.

Amazing history of the colonial period. French and Indian war. It was awesome. Can't wait to go back in the summer when you can go inside the barracks and other buildings. Winter hours only the museum and the fort itself is open, which is again awesome and the museum is full of period artifacts actually worn or used by the people who were there at the time.👍👍🇺🇲

This is a place to stop for those who love history, particularly colonial and revolutionary history. Fort Ligonier is a recreated fort utilizing the original plans, helping people to understand the complexities of forts and how to maintain security in the frontier. Inside the museum, there are exhibits that detail the global nature of the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), with original clothes and artifacts found from all over the world. There is also an exhibit detailing the unfortunate skirmish between Washington and fellow British troops that resulted in dozens of casualties (more information in the exhibit). The guides were informative inside the fort, and the gift shop was well stocked with books and souvenirs about Fort Ligonier. They also moved the living room from Arthur St. Clair's home to display in the museum for those who desire to know more about the man that helped shaped the future of American expansion westward. Overall, this is a great place to take the family to learn more about the history of the United States in the preclude to the American Revolution.

Dave and Robert and Alan were fantastic! The entire staff was top notch. Friendly, helpful, kind, happy, and above all full of knowledge! Our History Club had a great day. We are blessed to have historical sites like this to share with our younger generation.

This was a nice stop along our journey. The interpretation is good, although it is very packed with text which most museums have gotten away from. The key claim to fame they are featuring is the friendly fire incident with George Washington early in his career. They make a decent case that it occurred nearby. The fort is entirely a reconstruction and the shiny cannons are also reproductions. There were reenactors on site when we visited but unfortunately they came from out of state and did not know anything about the fort itself. I did not encounter any museum staff to provide any interpretation inside the fort, and interpretive signage is sparse, with only one panel with limited text inside each building. Overall it's a worthwhile visit if you are interested in pretty revolutionary war history.

Great place had a few actors the day we went. Son got to hold a musket and learned all about the canons. Fort was easy to get around

It was such a beautiful day to explore the grounds today. Got some great Fall pictures. The audio guided tour was so informative. It was very nice to see original artifacts in their natural state and not behind glass walls. What a great piece of history they have restored over many years. Definitely recommend the visit.

I always have a nice time selling cookies here at this market!! I enjoy meeting new people and talking with other vendors! I would definitely recommend coming here and shopping!

So well managed. Parking is quick and free. The vendors are the best around. The produce is clean, and there are lots of perennials, meats, cheeses, flowers, original art, and handiwork. Just spectacular. It is the belle of the valley.

It feels great to support local small businesses. Best around! A must visit if you are in the area!

One of the best markets around! There is something for everyone. There are so many vendors, and a lot of great items. The only complaint I have is so many of the booths are either wineries or distilleries, every other booth is an alcohol. It would be cool to have a little bit more variety.

From hand made toys to flowers to produce to grilled cheeses to khafir concoctions.... it's free to walk around and get parking. Plenty of vendors with different items. And they have live music!

Must go! I love the honey and pickles!

Love going to the market and seeing what's new!! The Berry Patch is definitely my favorite must go to and today I met local authors and had books signed!! Such an awesome experience!!

The pool was very nice and refreshing. The food was very good. My favorite, sweet potato fries.

The history of this landmark establishment is pretty cool. It's been featured on WQED in several of their specials. It is a nice pool, with a large sprinkler and sand "box" area. We had our daughter's birthday party there in August. We got the smaller pavilion for the whole day at a very affordable rental price. The food was AWESOME(we had 4 different kinds of gourmet pizzas), they paid close attention to details and helped us hang a banner for our party. It was a fun filled day for everyone. I was allowed to bring in a cake and drinks for our party. The down side,...pool is not heated -- VERY COLD!!! The management is a little short with you, not too organized and a little more concerned with socializing themselves then worrying about your event. We will probably go back, but whatever happened to the "personal touch" and caring about your patrons??? Smoking cigarettes and drinking a "cold one" shouldn't come first!

This was the coolest place to go swimming in the summers in western pa. Tucked at the bottom of the mountain. I read people complaining about the service of the food side. If you went to this pool & remember just how busy it was well you would understand the slow service. I first started going to this pool when it first reopened in the late 90s & I can assure you they were busy. I find it funny kind of that people were complaining about the service for food at a public pool that probably had about a thousand people daily. You can swim,get out of the pool & go have a cocktail under a pavilion. Watch TV outside then go jump off of one of the diving boards. There was no place like Ligonier Valley Beach. There never will be a place like this ever again. It had history & a certain feel that can never be duplicated. I'm just happy that I was able to enjoy myself every time that I was there. I didn't go to a pool to drink or eat big meals. I went for the beauty of the pool oasis in the mountains. Ligonier valley beach will be sadly.missed by me & my wife. Also so many friends that I brought to swim. We traveled from Greensburg to spend our entire days there. I always knew in the back of my mind that this oasis would end someday & it is very sad to me in the strangest way. Look it was old school with the best of new touch. Back in the late 90's the pavilions weren't built yet & there was just a deck to go have a drink on. That was great also & yes the entire field was packed with cars. I pass the pool sometimes & honestly hate to see such a wonderful historic place almost reclaimed by nature already 2 years closed Well owners I want to personally thank you for the many days that I spent there with you. I hope that you read this sometime & I want you to know that my daughter was not born when I started to come there. She is 20 now & I will always equate my time there with those special years. Thank you again!!!!

A lot of history here but it is currently a little run down. It is a shame for what it once was and for what it could be. The beer is still cold and the surrounding woods and stream are relaxing but you can not leave the bar area to walk around or the owner wants to charge you the swimming admission. Could be much nicer with beget management

The entire place does not take credit vards. Everything is cash. Probably hiding revenue. The lady waitress at the restaurant/ bar eas the rudest person I have ever encountered Told my friend to wipe the smirk off his face. We left and ate in Ligonier. Has OSHA ever seen this pool? Dangerous to getin and out of. I will never come back

Pool? 5 stars. Staff, service, food, drinks - minus 5 from management down. Poor slow, non existent service and very rude when you do finally get waited on. Spoke with mgmt. Less than interested. Said it would be "addressed." Yeah? Really? Nothing to compensate me? No free pool passes? Nothing? Yeah, your concern is evident. This seems to be a common complaint and personally, this wasn't the 1st, 2nd, or 5th time but I can assure you it will be the last.

Very spacious, room for many families to enjoy without being on top of each other. Floats and paddle boat available, dressing rooms, restrooms and snack bar. No outside beverages or coolers allowed.

Kids love walking to the dam that is here... it's a nice walking path and its gorgeous to see!!!

Great place to get information on the area even for those familiar with it. Great choice of souvenirs.

These folks sought me out to advertise our farmers markets I've paid them twice now in the last 6 months and have never had our adds published. Don't waste your money with this agency!

Picked up flyers of things to do in the area. There were some souvenirs to buy such as shirts, hats and water bottles.

Kim was very awesome and so nice over the phone she was very helpful

Very friendly and helpful. We love the Pour Tour!

This is a must see place. Call in if your in the area. Loved our visit there.

The owner is very nice and accommodating. It was not very big though so it was hard to pay $5 per adult to come in. I would say it's more geared towards adults but they were extremely nice to my train obsessed kids. The restored caboose is very cool.

Great little museum focused on Ligonier Railroad history. Only open on Saturdays, so stop in before you hit up Idlewild for the rest of your day - you can see everything in an hour or less. Very knowledgeable docents, and make sure to check out the Trolley car!

Nice little Museum, friendly staff. They are very knowledgeable on history on the railroad and area. And if one does not like the hours, volunteer to help or contact them phone or Facebook messenger they maybe able to accommodate.

Little gem, little railroad station turn museum. A nifty collection of lanterns And custom made model trains made available to buy. Plus a perfect model of once was working order caboose that you can walk through. Staff is friendly and well knowledge about the train history of the area. Perfect opportunity to introduce trains to your kids.

We loved the museum and customized tour. The kids had a great time (they continue to talk about it a week later) and adults learned some new facts. It was quite fun! Thank you for the opportunity!

My oldest son is 9 and he has Asperger's. He has had a hyperfixation on trains since he was 2 years old. When it comes to trains, we've done it, seen it, learned all about it. When he found out about this place, he insisted we had to check it out. It was really cool! There was a lot to learn about, along with a movie to watch. I believe the woman who gave us a tour was named Carol. She was wonderful with my son (who has a hard time with social interactions) and made the entire visit so enjoyable. If you're looking to learn about some local history, this is a neat little place to check out!

The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the railroad! We were given a personal tour of the artifacts, shown two 10 minute videos, one about the LVRR and one about the Wilpen coke works, and we were given a personal tour of the caboose. As a railroad enthusiast, I'd definitely recommend this for anyone young or old that has an interest in railroads or the history surrounding Ligonier.