Kennywood
A century-old amusement park that opened in 1898 and is a National Historic Landmark. It has classic wooden roller coasters as well as the high-speed steel coaster Phantom's Revenge.
Kennywood is one of the few remaining old-style trolley parks in the United States. It keeps several wooden roller coasters that are decades old, such as Jack Rabbit and Thunderbolt. The most popular ride is the steel coaster Phantom's Revenge, which uses the valley terrain for its dives. The park also has a vintage carousel and local specialties like the French fries. Admission is about 50 to 70 US dollars, and tickets bought online are cheaper. The park is in West Mifflin, about 20 minutes' drive from downtown.
Opening hours
May–Sep approx. 10:30–22:00 (check official website for details)
Nearby sights
- Carrie Blast Furnaces
- The Frick Pittsburgh
- Schenley Park
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
- Cathedral of Learning
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium