Sesame Place

Overview

Sesame Place is the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning television show Sesame Street. Ideal for families with young children, it is the place where parents and children can share in the spirit of imagination and experience Sesame Street together through whirling rides, water slides, colorful shows and furry friends.

Located just 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of New York City, Sesame Place is the place for kids and the kid in all of us.

Sesame Place brings the Sesame Street television show and its values to life for children through play. What began as a three-acre theme park has now grown to be a 14-acre must-see destination for children across the country.

Sesame Place continues to provide the most exciting, enriching, thrilling experiences for families with young children. Building memories to last a lifetime, the attractions range from such thrill rides as Blast Off in Elmo’s World, water rides like the surprise-packed adventures on Sky Splash in Twiddlebug Land and play activities like the challenging three story high Nets n’ Climbs in Big Bird’s Court.

Throughout the season are special events including The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, A Very Furry Christmas and a concert series that features kid-favorite recording stars. Plus, greeting guests and performing in musical shows including the all-new “Neighborhood Street Party” parade are the stars of Sesame Street – Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, the Count and many more.

Insider Tip

Try an Elmo’s ANY Two-Day Ticket, a promotional ticket product that allows two days of fun for the price of one. These two days do not have to be consecutive and may be used on any regular scheduled operating day during the current season.

Interactive Park Map

Click here to check out the interactive park map on the Sesame Place website. Click your way through Sesame Place before you visit. Plan your day and find out which attractions are just right for your family.

Location

The park is located at 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA and is less than a 30-minute drive north of Philadelphia, PA. Sesame Place is just 15 minutes southwest of Trenton, NJ, 90 minutes south of New York City, NY, 1.5 hours from Allentown, PA, 2.5 hours north of the Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC area, 3 hours from Hartford, CT / New Haven, CT, 5 hours south of Boston, MA and 6 hours from Pittsburgh, PA. Mass transit is available via bus (SEPTA) from Philadelphia, PA (Monday – Saturday) and New York City, NY via train.

Photo Opportunities

Get your picture taken with a friend by one of Sesame Place’s photographers throughout the park. Your photos are available at 1-2-3 Smile with Me and Front Gate Photo. Personalized DVD’s and photos of your Vapor Trail roller coaster experience are also available.

Restaurants and Snack Carts

Sesame Place offers a variety of foods with fresh and wholesome ingredients. Menu items include hand-carved oven-roasted turkey sandwiches, grilled chicken on Ciabatta, fresh garden salads and much more. In addition to the restaurants listed below, there are two Snack Shops and more than a dozen snack carts located throughout the park offering sundaes, refreshing tropical fruit drinks, authentic Italian water ice and popcorn.

Neighborhood Street Party

The “Neighborhood Street Party” parade allows guests to experience an energetic neighborhood block party on iconic Sesame Street with all of their favorite friends, including: Elmo, Murray, Count Von Count, Bert, Ernie, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Big Bird and Telly. This daily “Street Party” features familiar contemporary tunes, as well as Sesame Street favorites that are sure to get everyone joining in the fun. Kids learn about letters, numbers and friendship through the parade’s three show-stopping performances and 11 larger-than-life floats.

Get Tickets at the Independence Visitor Center

Tickets to Sesame Place are available for purchase at the Independence Visitor Center. Click here for more information