Ligonier, PA, United States
Idlewild Park. The longest-operating amusement park in Pa. and among the oldest in the nation. In 1878, Thomas Mellon leased land along his Ligonier Valley Railroad hoping to increase passenger traffic by opening a picnic ground. Amusement rides began to be added in the 1890s; several rides from the
1930s continue to operate. Surviving the railroad closure, two World Wars, and the Great Depression, Idlewild provides nationally recognized family recreation.
Listen to the audio guide for Blue plaque № 29821 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off