Kennywood One Of Nation’s Best Amusement Parks: U.S. News

WEST MIFFLIN, PA —Kennywood ranks among the many nation’s 17 finest amusement parks for 2023, based on a brand new listing compiled by U.S. Information & World Report. The web site reviewed quite a few parks for individuals who “wish to experience one of many nation’s tallest coasters, drop a whole lot of toes out of the sky or proceed your seek for the world’s finest funnel cake.”

Kennywood was considered one of three Pennsylvania amusement parks that made the listing. The others had been Knoebels Amusement Resort in Northumberland County and Hersheypark in Hershey. One other park common amongst Pittsburghers, Cedar Level in Sandusky, Ohio, additionally made the listing.

“Pennsylvania’s Kennywood provides thrilling curler coasters, household sights and rides that vary from gentle to intense. Relaxed choices for teenagers, like paddle boats and a merry-go-round, permit even probably the most tepid vacationers to get a burst of adrenaline,” U.S. Information wrote in its assessment of the park.

“In the meantime, adventure-seekers can experience the Sky Rocket, which launches riders from zero to 50 mph in three seconds, or the Phantom’s Revenge, a metal curler coaster that is considered one of Kennywood’s hottest rides.”

Kennywood opens for the 2023 season on April 22.