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Kennywood Park

4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA 15122
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: America’s Favorite Traditional Amusement Park since 1898, Kennywood continues to delight each and every guest with 31 major rides, including three... more » Owner description: America’s Favorite Traditional Amusement Park since 1898, Kennywood continues to delight each and every guest with 31 major rides, including three wooden coasters, two steel coasters including Phantom’s Revenge and Skyrocket, water rides, spinning rides, hi-speed rides for thrill seekers, Kid-sized rides for tiny daredevils, and relaxing rides for those who simply want to enjoy the splendor of a truly inviting venue. Combining the best of the old with the best of the new, guests will find the original, 110-year- old carousel pavilion, as well as state-of-the-art attractions like Phantom’s Revenge, Skyrocket, and Ghostwood Estate. In 2012, the new thrilling Black Widow ride features counterclockwise rotation and pendulum motions that create a variety of different sensations, depending on a rider’s specific position. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having a party, hosting a company picnic or family reunion, Kennywood has large and inviting private party areas with delicious meal options to please even the pickiest eaters. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Come to this place to ride the rides. They are close together so you can maximize ride time. This is a cramped park with not a lot of eye appeal. Smaller kids would like Idlewild better. Hershey Park to the east has a lot more quaint atmosphere but if you want to ride rides go to Kennywood it will not... More

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New Castle, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Lots of fun! Kids loved the park and great food. Great security at the entrance to make sure there will be no trouble. Please visit!

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Pgh PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

I have lived in Pittsburgh all my life so grew up with Kennywood. Now I go once a year with my husband's company picnic. Much has changed through the years and prices have gone up like other parks. My family agrees we wouldn't go if we had to pay except maybe the night pass that is less money. Although its... More

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Fairmont, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

I have been coming here for years, and it never gets old. The rides are classic woodies, but with the Phantom and others it adds thrill to the park. The Potato Patch Fries never get old. I think if Kennywood added line skip passes (such as Cedar Point's Fast Lane passes). The lines aren't that bad, but still it would... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013 via mobile

I grew up going to kennywood park. I love going there. The coasters are fun and the food is delicious. The fries and waffle cones are great. I looking forward to going back this year.

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Doha, Qatar
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

I wish I could give Kennywood a 5--I mean, I really do. It was my favorite place in all the world when I was a kid....and I would have sleepless nights before "Kennywood Day" because I was so excited to go. While the rides are still very good, especially for a relatively small amusement park, the passion is gone. The... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

great park have gone there my whole life seen many changes still love the park you used to be able to go and walk around for free now you have to pay its a little pricey for a family to go. now the lines are very long you may not get to ride everything you want in one day but... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

when i go to kennywood, i eat all day, ride all day, play games, eat , ride eat eat ride and have fun with my family.... how nice is that.

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Acworth, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013 via mobile

We had a wonderful time at a very low cost. 5 Fun roller coasters, 2 are pretty darn impressive. Park has a lot to offer unfortunately most employees are unhelpful uninvolved teenagers. With couple exceptions (Dylan made the ride and the wait even more fun for all!). Get you tix at giant eagle for best discount and have a blast... More

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Lansing, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I attended Kennywood on their opening day for the season. Now entering its 114th year of operation, Kennywood still has the same charm and warmth that it has shown to its guests over the years. For coaster enthusiasts, Kennywood offers several historic coasters including the Racer (built 1927), the Jack Rabbit (built 1920) and the Thunderbolt (portions going back to... More

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