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Thrilling Coasters, Classic Rides, and Family Attractions

Whether you’re here for classic rides or modern thrills, you’ve come to the right place! Since 1898, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination has been delighting each and every guest with over 40 rides and attractions!

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Aero 360

The arrow points to thrills! With legs dangling, riders swing back and forth attached to a familiar yellow symbol—the Kennywood Arrow!

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Auto Race

This one-of-a-kind, 1930 classic continues to be a Kennywood favorite! Often considered a transition ride for children outgrowing Kiddieland, the Auto Race features electrically powered cars traveling along a winding wooden track.

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Black Widow

A spinning pendulum of powerful thrills! The Black Widow spins and swings riders 146 feet into the air at 68 miles per hour.

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Coal Haulin’ Convoy

Climb aboard one of four diesel locomotives for a ride around Kennywood Junction!

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Cosmic Chaos

Traveling in a circle, this UFO reaches a height of 50 feet while spinning and traversing a U-shaped track!

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Crazy Trolley

Here is your opportunity to take a ride on a trolley from days gone by. However, this trolley takes you off the ground, both up and down, for one crazy ride!

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Dizzy Dynamo

Dizzy is the perfect word to describe this ride! Children and parents ride in free-spinning bucket cars as the entire ride rotates and tilts.

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Exterminator

Dark Ride or Roller Coaster? It's both! The Exterminator is a high-speed roller coaster in the dark!

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Fire Bustin’ Brigade

Train with local fire departments! Jump on the back of a fire engine and shoot water to extinguish flames.

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Ghostwood Estate

Armed with ghost blasters, guests travel by buggy through an elaborate eight-room estate and are given the opportunity to compete with others in the vehicle by targeting unwanted spirits.

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Jack Rabbit

A classic wooden roller coaster, Jack Rabbit, is known for its 70-foot double-dip.

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Kangaroo

Riders board one of eight cars that travel in a circle and hop off a ramp that provides plenty of airtime.

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Kenny's Cargo Drop

Go high above Kennywood Junction on a cargo-lifting crane!

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Kenny's Karousel

Featuring 16 jumping horses, 10 stationary horses, and 2 chariots, this kiddie-sized version of the Merry-Go-Round has been a Kiddieland staple since 1924.

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Lil' Phantom

This pint-sized roller coaster may look small, but it provides the perfect thrill for little ones who aren’t quite tall enough to conquer the big coasters.

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Merry-Go-Round

Dubbed the soul of Kennywood, this handcrafted carousel was designed and built by the William Dentzel Company in Philadelphia. There are 50 jumping and 12 stationary horses, a magnificent lion, tiger, and Dentzel's signature Jesters & Cherubs.

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Musik Express

The Musik Express is a fast-paced circular ride that travels along a track with numerous peaks and valleys.

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Noah’s Ark

Over the last 80 years, few attractions have symbolized Kennywood quite like Noah’s Ark.

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Old Mill

A treasured favorite for generations, this dark boat ride features unexpected family-friendly spooky surprises at every twist and turn!

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Olde Kennywood Railroad

Hop Aboard the Olde Kennywood Railroad for a ride through Kennywood's storied past while taking in views of the Monongahela River and the Edgar Thomson Works, the oldest steel mill in the Steel City!

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Paddle Boats

Continuing a tradition dating back to 1898, guests can enjoy boating on the park's central lagoon. An additional fee is required.

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Parker's Cloud Cruisers

You’re in control of your very own helicopter!

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Phantom’s Revenge

Brace yourself for a 232-foot drop on a USA Today 10Best coaster! The Phantom’s Revenge is one of Kennywood’s most thrilling and revered rides.

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Pirate

Hop aboard! The Pirate swings back and forth until it reaches a height of 60 feet at a 75-degree angle, giving riders a funny feeling of weightlessness.

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Pittsburg* Plunge

Serving as the centerpiece of Lost Kennywood, the Pittsburg* Plunge soaks both riders and spectators with a gigantic splash! *From 1890 - 1911 Pittsburgh was spelled without the 'h'. 'Pittsburg Plunge' carries the spelling of the era.

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Potato Smash

Grab your best spud and get behind the wheel on one of the cheesiest rides around, themed to Kennywood's signature fresh-cut Potato Patch® fries!

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Racer

This beautiful John Miller classic is the only single-continuous track coaster in the U.S.

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Raging Rapids

Built on a natural, downward-sloping hillside, the Raging Rapids simulates a white water raft ride guaranteed to get you wet!

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Red Baron

Become a flying ace on one of our planes. Take to the skies… little ones have full control over how their plane flies!

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Sky Rocket

Feel the surge of a launch that takes you from zero to 50 in under 3 seconds! Sky Rocket provides an upside-down sky-flying adventure you won’t soon forget.

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Spinvasion

Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind in the United States.

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Steel City Choppers

Little daredevils can ride miniature motorcycles, but don't worry… they only go around in a circle!

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Steel Curtain

Put your nerves to the test with Steel Curtain!

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SwingShot

This is not a typical backyard swing! Tremendous acceleration produces the sensation of weightlessness as riders are catapulted toward the sky, quickly reverse direction, and then plummet toward the earth at speeds exceeding 50 mph.

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Thunderbolt

Are you a fan of classic coasters? Jump into a 1950s-era Century Flyer train and experience what a world-class coaster is all about – a ride full of surprises!

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Turtle

A tradition since 1927, the Turtle is still a favorite today and the last operating ride of its kind!

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Turtle Chase

Like their mama found in the big park, Turtle Chase travels in a circle while navigating (smaller) hills and dips.

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Wacky Wheel

Featuring 6 whimsical cars, this miniature Ferris wheel takes little ones for a bird's-eye view of Kiddieland.

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Wave Swinger

The Wave Swinger is one of the most beautiful rides in the park, especially at night!

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Whip

Traveling an elliptical track, riders "whip" around the bends at either end, resulting in laughter.

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Whippersnapper

A smaller version of the big Whip found in Lost Kennywood, Whippersnapper was one of the original four Kiddieland rides.

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Whirlwind

Little ones can take a relaxing spin on this kiddie version of the Wave Swinger.

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The best way to experience Kennywood is with a Season Pass! Enjoy 40+ rides and attractions, a can't-miss event lineup, and thrilling Passholder perks again and again.

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