As one of the most affordable places to live in the country, when you’re looking for a good time in Pittsburgh, you can often dip into and explore one of the many Pittsburgh neighborhoods. But once you’ve explored local Pgh arts, restaurants, museums and such, where can you go that’s close by, still affordable, and a whole lot of fun? Well, if you ask any local Pittsburgher, they’re sure to tell you to go to Kennywood.
Located in West Mifflin, PA (a suburb of Pittsburgh), Kennywood is an action packed amusement park that dates back over 100 years. Originally opened as a Trolley Park in the late 1800’s, within 8 short years a carousel, casino and wooden coaster were all added to the area and the Trolley company no longer wanted to operate it. In 1906, A.S. McSwigan, Frederick W. Henninger and A.F. Meghan decided to lease and operate the park as Kennywood Park Limited. It wasn’t until 2007 that the McSwigan and Henninger families finally sold the park after over a century of close family ownership. Currently owned by Parques Reunidos, Pittsburghers continue to whole Kennywood proud in their hearts as Kennywood continues to regard itself as ‘America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park’.
History aside however, besides for its three wooden roller coasters (two of which were built in the 1920’s), two steel roller coasters and ton of water and spinning rides, what’s the best part about Kennywood? Well, we don’t want keep bragging about how Pittsburgh is one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S., but Kennywood certainly reflects Pittsburgh’s affordability! While many theme parks these days will have you digging deep into your wallets and purses, an all day Kennywood pass is only $33.00 and if you go after 5 PM, it’s only $25.00! It’s fun for the whole family and it’s fun you can afford. It’s no wonder why Kennywood has become such a Pittsburgh tradition.
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