Altoona, Pennsylvania: World's Oldest Roller Coaster
"Leap the Dips" -- built in 1902, restored in 1999.
Lakemont Park
- 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
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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We visited this park in late July and "Leap the Dips" is not running. It is under construction. Still a very pretty spot to visit.
[Julie, 07/28/2019]
Built in 1902, "Leap the Dips" is the oldest roller coaster in US. It is the 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.
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