Friday, August 3, 2012

Sand Castles and Wave Riding in Pittsburgh

At first glance, Pittsburgh and beach activities might seem incongruent. But at the edge of the city, nestled along the Monongahela River, Sandcastle offers urban dwellers a refuge from the heat and a simulated day at the beach. The full-featured water park has all the usual suspects, including body slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and wedgie-inducing speed slides. This year, it is debuting Dragon's Den, a bowl ride. With schools emptying out, and the city's temperatures rising, the park is now open daily for the season. Read more about Sandcastle.

  • Kennywood- Nearby classic amusement park. Run by the same company.

Photo: Palace Entertainment


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