How to Visit Sesame Place

If your children love the Sesame Street characters, a trip to Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, may be a good idea. Located outside of Philadelphia, Sesame Place is a theme park that's all about Sesame Street and its characters. Here's how to plan a trip to Sesame Place.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Swimsuits
• Towels
• Water shoes
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Extra clothing
• Stroller (if you have children that ride in a stroller)

1. Find out the operating hours and days that Sesame Place is open. Sesame Place is typically open from May to October, but operating hours vary depending on the particular day. The official website for Sesame Place has a calendar showing operating hours and days that the park is open.

2. Find directions on the official Sesame Place website or from other map services found on the Internet, such as Yahoo Maps.

3. Reserve hotel accommodations if you plan to visit Sesame Place for more than one day. There are plenty of hotels in the area surrounding Sesame Place. Package deals including park admission, as well as hotel reservations, can also be purchased from Sesame Place directly. Get information on vacation packages from the Sesame Place website.

4. Review a map of Sesame Place. Download a map from the Sesame Place website and print it at home. It is beneficial to review this map before coming to the park. The map will show locations of rides and attractions, as well as locations of restaurants and other amenities. In addition, find information on the show schedules on the map.

5. Prioritize with your family what they would like to see and do at Sesame Place. It may be hard to go on every ride or see every show, so make sure that you do the things that are most important to you and your family. Use your map and the Sesame Place website to help you prioritize.

6. Purchase your tickets to the park online from the Sesame Place website or at the gate when you arrive at the park. You can also look for discount coupons to the park to help you save some money on tickets.

7. Gather and bring everything you'll need with you to Sesame Place. A list of these things is included in this article under "Things You Will Need." If you forget something, there are gift shops that probably have what you need.

8. Check the weather right before you come to Sesame Place. Many of the rides at Sesame Place are water-based and bringing the kids on a rainy day might not be a good idea. Get the particulars on their "rain policy" on Sesame Place website .

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the official website for Sesame Place. There's a lot of information on Sesame Place website that can help you prepare for your visit.
• If you can't print a copy of the Sesame Place map at home before coming to the park, be sure to pick up a copy at the entrance gate.
• Many people plan their day at Sesame Place around the show times. Be sure to refer to the listing of show times on your map to help you plan your day.

Resources

• The official website for Sesame Place.