Pennsylvania Amusement Park

24 November 2010



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Kennywood Amusement Park: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We drove to Kennywood Amusement Park, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the oldest ones in the US.  We had been taking about going to it for many years, ever since we saw it on TV about ten years ago.  The park opened in 1901 with the Old Mill, a boat ride through a building.  Over the years the theme of the ride has change.  Today it is called Garfield’s Nightmare, a 3-D cartoon about all the things that Garfield loves turns to haunt him.  But the original boats and mill are still there.  Next came the Kennywood Train, a ten-minute ride through the history of the area.  Then came the rollercoasters.  The Jack Rabbit was built in 1923.  It starts off low to the ground and then ascends about halfway through the ride.  There are a couple of very good drops with great airtime.  The final historic coaster is the Racer.  Two cars start off side by side and run on one continuos track so that when they return to the station, the are on the opposite side.  There are only two others like it in the world: one in Mexico City and one in England.  All of these rides are on the Historic Places Register.  

Of course there are other great coasters.  The Phantom’s Revenge is a metal coaster.  Every hill has airtime.  In other words, you spend more time out of your seat than on it.  Another woody is the Thunderbolt. This was pretty good too.  What can one say about the Exterminator?  You sit four abreast in a car and ride in an enclosed building.  The ride starts off simple enough with cute displays of exterminators and the usual hills and tight turns.  Then the room becomes totally dark and the car begins spinning, continuing with the hills and turns.  It is quite an experience.

The shows were fun too.  They had three of them: the Kenyan Acrobats, whom we had seen at Wild Adventures, a dog act and a magic show.  They were pretty good.

If you go to Kennywood, you have to have their fries.  They are some of the best we ever had.  Better than Great America in Gurnee, IL and just as good, if not better than the ones in Newfoundland.

About the Author

John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy.  He is retired from the rat race of working.  He is a  full-time RVer, who ran away from home.  He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons  He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System.  He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.

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Located in Charlotte, Super 8 Charlotte Amusement Park is in the business district and close to Carowinds Theme Park. Additional area points of interest include Knights Stadium. Property Features. Super 8 Charlotte Amusement Park features a coffee shop/caf?. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. High speed Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and express check out. Guestrooms. 68 air conditioned guestrooms at Super 8 Charlotte Amusement Park feature coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. High speed Internet access is available. Televisions have complimentary TV Internet access and pay movies. Also included are windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request irons/ironing boards. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

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From 1924 through 1981, Springlake was Oklahoma Cityas premier place for fun for everyone around the state. Park enthusiast Carla Williams Noffsinger mirrors the comments of so many of the parkas patrons when she says, aI grew up in Moore. We spent many a happy hour at Springlake. We always heard bad stories about the Big Dipper, but that was the first ride we would hit. I remember my cousin wetting her pants once on the Tilt-A-Whirl; we laugh about that to this day. As far as my family was concerned, it was just good, clean old-fashioned fun. My cousins would come up in the summer from southeast Oklahoma, and Springlake was at the top of the list of places to go.a For all its goodness, Springlake was flawed, remaining segregated longer than many other businesses during the tumultuous civil rights era. Forced to integrate by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Springlake adapted poorlyainstead of opening its huge pool to all swimmers and sunbathers, the pool became an aquarium. Racial tensions culminated on Easter 1971 with a small but important racially based riot from which the park never fully recovered.

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New – Chapters: Kennywood. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 364. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The park first opened in 1898 as a trolley park for the Monongahela Street Railway Company. Along with Rye Playland Park, it is one of only two amusement parks listed in

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New – Chapters: Kennywood. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 364. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The park first opened in 1898 as a trolley park for the Monongahela Street Railway Company. Along with Rye Playland Park, it is one of only two amusement parks listed in

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Used – Chapters: Kennywood. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 364. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The park first opened in 1898 as a trolley park for the Monongahela Street Railway Company. Along with Rye Playland Park, it is one of only two amusement parks listed i

 Amusement Parks in Pennsylvania, Including: Kennywood, Hersheypark, Knoebels Amusement Resort, Sesame Place, Conneaut Lake Park, Hershey's Chocolate World, Dutch Wonderland, Lakemont Park, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Delgrosso's Amusement Park


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New Britain Township, founded in 1723, was a rural farming community originally settled by Welsh Baptists and German Mennonites. This changed dramatically in 1856 when the North Pennsylvania Railroad was built. Two train stations were built in the township and were named Chalfont and New Britain. The villages next to these stations attracted numerous new residents and businesses. The local picnic grove was even converted into an amusement park, which became known as Forest Park. The villages surrounding these railroad stations grew until residents decided to create their own separate boroughs, establishing Chalfont Borough in 1901 and New Britain Borough in 1928. The postcards and pictures in Chalfont and New Britain include images of the villages of Chalfont, New Britain, Line Lexington, and New Galena, as well as scenes of historic homes, hotels, stores, churches, schools, and the businesses and people who lived and worked in the community.

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Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Conneaut Lake Park is a summer amusement resort, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and is loved by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was recently classified as “historic” by the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (g

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Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Conneaut Lake Park is a summer amusement resort, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and is loved by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was recently classified as “historic” by the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (g

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Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Conneaut Lake Park is a summer amusement resort, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and is loved by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was recently classified as “historic” by the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (g

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Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Conneaut Lake Park is a summer amusement resort, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and is loved by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was recently classified as “historic” by the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (g

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Conneaut Lake Park


$21.99


In 1877, a humble boat landing was constucted on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’’s largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park–a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock–was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants, and other businesses. The resort grew into an amusement park and was renamed Conneaut Lake Park in 1920. Conneaut Lake Park illustrates the evolution of this lakeside resort with images of long-gone attractions such as the Hotel Elmwood, Temple of Music, Jungle Cruise, Fairyland Forest, and Wild Mouse. Recent favorites such as the Blue Streak, Tumble Bug, Ultimate Trip, and Devil’’s Den are also included.

 Conneaut Lake Park


Conneaut Lake Park


$39.34


Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Conneaut Lake Park is a summer amusement resort, located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. It has long served as a regional tourist destination, and is loved by roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic Blue Streak coaster, which was recently classified as “historic” by the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest natural (g

 Conneaut Lake Park


Conneaut Lake Park


$14.59


Used – In 1877, a humble boat landing was constucted on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park–a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock–was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants, and other busine

 Conneaut Lake Park


Conneaut Lake Park


$11.18


New – In 1877, a humble boat landing was constucted on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property and convinced investors from the Pittsburgh, Shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad to extend the railroad line to a newly built resort on the site. In 1892, Exposition Park–a permanent fair exhibiting machinery and livestock–was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants, and other busines

 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom


Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom


$49.2


New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is an American amusement and water park located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The park features nine roller coasters, other adult and children’s rides, and a large waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom. Dorney Park is one of the most popular amusement parks on the East Coast of the United States. It is an especially popular recreational destin

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