Altoona, Pennsylvania - Oldest Roller Coaster in America

Address:: 700 Park Ave., Altoona, PA
Directions:: At Lakemont Park, on the southeast side of the city. I-99 exit 32, then southeast on Park Ave.
Phone:: 814-949-7275

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Altoona, Pennsylvania - Oldest Roller Coaster in America

Built in 1902, "Leap the Dips" is the oldest rollercoster in US. It is a last known railed coaster known to exist, completely restored in 1999. The park is a full of old rides. Lakemont Park is always worth the stop just to see the history of this park. [Jim Fortino, 05/18/2004]

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November 24, 2009