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SUMMER FUN: Discount Tickets for PA Attractions

June 22, 2016

Whether you're planning a day-trip or an extended family vacation, we can help you find discounted tickets to popular attractions!  Below you can find our list of popular in-state destinations with discount tickets primarily available through GEARS and East Hanover Township Parks & Recreation.  There is no residency requirement, so anyone is free to purchase tickets through these sources.  Availability of tickets may be limited so it would be worth calling in advance especially if you're buying for a group.  (Please be sure to call the local organization selling the tickets, not the attraction.)  Check or cash is the preferred form of payment for in-person ticket sales.  Credit card may not be accepted at all sites.

Contact Information

East Hanover Township Parks & Recreation
8848 Jonestown Rd
Grantville, PA
717-469-0833

GEARS
600 East High Street
Elizabethtown, PA
717-367-0355



Discount Tickets

Crayola Experience
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA
610-515-8000
  • Admission: $15
    • Ages 2 & over
    • Save $5.99
  • Available at: GEARS

DelGrosso's Amusement Park
4352 East Pleasant Valley Blvd
Tyrone, PA
814-684-3538
  • All Day Fun Pass: $21
    • Tickets include Rides & Waterpark
    • Save $8.95
  • Available at: East Hanover Township

Dorney Park
3830 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA
610-395-3724
  • Adult: $45
    • 48" and taller
    • Save $12.75
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS

Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster, PA
866-386-2839
  • Regular Admission: $34
    • Ages 3 to 69
    • Save $8.56
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS
Dutch Wonderland tickets can also be purchased through:
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA
800-437-7439
  • Adult: $49
    • Ages 9 to 54
    • Save $14.80
  • Child/Senior: $38
    • Ages 3 to 8 & 55 to 69
    • Save $2.80
  • Early Adult: $39
    • Valid April 29th to June 30th, Sunday through Friday
    • Save $24.80
  • Early Child: $32
    • Valid April 29th to June 30th, Sunday through Friday
    • Save $8.80
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS

Hersheypark tickets can also be purchased through:
  • Giant Grocery Stores
    • Bonus Card required for purchase
    • In-store only
    • Adult: $46.80
      • Save $16.00
    • Child/Senior: $37.80
      • Save $2.00
    • Purchase 2 Adult tickets and receive a free parking voucher
      • Parking voucher must be redeemed by June 30th

  • Boy Scouts of America - PA Dutch Council
    • Use Code 78158
    • All prices below include a $4 contribution to the Boy Scouts when using the above link
    • Price when purchased by July 4th:
      • Adult: $44.95
        • Tickets are valid all Summer Season dates.
        • Save $18.85
      • Child/Senior: $34.95
        • Tickets are valid all Summer Season dates.
        • Save $5.85
      • Senior (Age 70 & up): $23.50
        • Tickets are valid all Summer Season dates.
        • Save $7.30
    • Price when purchased after July 4th:
      • Adult: $49.50
        • Save $14.30
      • Child/Senior: $37.50
        • Save $3.30
      • Senior: $23.50
        • Save $7.30

Knoebels Amusement Park
391 Knoebels Blvd
Elysburg, PA
570-672-2572
  • Over 48": $34
    • Valid Weekdays Only, June 13th through September 2nd
    • Save $5.00
  • Under 48": $20
    • Valid Weekdays Only, June 13th through September 2nd
    • Save $5.00
  • Roller Coaster Upgrade available at the Park Only!
    • Over 48": Additional $8
    • Under 48": Additional $6
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS

PA Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon Road
Manheim, PA
717-665-7021
  • Adult: $24
    • Ages 12 & over
    • Save $7.95
  • Child: $9
    • Ages 5 to 11
    • Save $2.95
  • Tickets valid for:
    • Celtic Fling (June 25th & 26th) or Renaissance Faire (August 6th through October 30th)
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215-243-1100
  • General Admission: $18
    • Ages 2 & over
    • Save $5
  • Available at: East Hanover Township & GEARS

Pittsburgh Zoo
7340 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
412-665-3640
  • General Admission: $12
    • Ages 2 & over
    • Save $4.00
  • Available at: GEARS

Regal Cinemas
  • Admission: $8.50
    • Not valid for 3-D movies
  • Available at: East Hanover Township

Roundtop Mountain Adventures
925 Roundtop Road
Lewisberry, PA
717-432-9631
  • Adventure Package Adult: $36
    • Ages 11 to 64
    • Save $4.00
  • Adventure Package Junior/Senior: $27
    • Ages 5 to 10 & 65+
    • Save $2.95
  • Unlimited Tree House Zips, The Woods, Skyrides, Alpine Traverse, Canopy Crawl, Cedar Maze, Bumper Boats and OGO Ball Rides
  • Available at: GEARS

Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd
Langhorne, PA
866-464-3566
  • Summer Single Day: $54
    • June 20th through September 5th
    • Save $15.55
  • Available at: GEARS - available through the EZ-ticket internet sales program

Enjoy museums?
Consider a membership with the PA Heritage Foundation!


Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation
  • Family Membership: $70
    • Valid for two adults in the same household and all their children or grandchildren under the age of 18
  • Includes:
    • Free unlimited general admission to two dozen PHMC Pennsylvania Trails of History sites and museums
    • Planetarium shows and Curiosity Connection at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
    • Time Travelers Privileges: Reciprocal membership program for museums and historical sites throughout the United States
      • Participating museums in South Central PA include:
        • The Hershey Story
        • The National Civil War Museum
        • York County Heritage Trust
    • Available at: Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation

Looking for discount tickets to out-of-state attractions?  Click here!

Looking for additional family-friendly, low-cost events in the Hershey to Elizabethtown area?  Be sure to check out our calendar of events!

Hershey to Elizabethtown Macaroni Kid is not affiliated with any discount ticket program and is providing this information as a service to area residents.  All tickets are subject to availability and prices may change at any time.  We recommend always calling the participating organization to confirm availability.