"You will love Kennywood!" "It is such an amazing place!" "One of the best amusement parks you'll ever go to" "filled with history!"
With such glowing comments from people who knew I was going to Kennywood, I figured how could I not love this place?! Although it left me worried that if I didn't love it, I would be disowned by my Pittsburgh friends and family.
I think a large part of the allure of Kennywood is how nostalgic it makes people feel. Every person who has talked about it has fond memories from their childhood or HS. And this ranges from people age 6 to age 96. And that is pretty awesome.
I enjoyed my day at Kennywood. It's size is managable for a day of fun and it packs a lot of adventure in a somewhat small area. I love that there is something for everyone. Thrill seekers have great coasters. Families have kiddie land and those that prefer the tame have the Garfield boat ride, the Noah's Ark and the Whip.
Make sure you bring your appetite! The food is above average compared to most other parks. Of course, there is the famous Potato Patch, but don't miss out on hand battered corn dogs, hand dipped ice cream cones and hot and tasty funnel cakes! Just make sure you've already taken a spin on the adventure rides.