Speed, Thrills, Scares & Classic Favorites
No NEPA summer is complete without a trip to Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. And when you visit, there are a few rides you absolutely must try at least once. From heart-pounding roller coasters to the classic carousel, Knoebels has something for everyone. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Knoebels enthusiast, check out our top picks for the must-try rides at Knoebels. Grab your tickets, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready for some fun!
Step back into the early 20th century with a ride on one of these spot-on Model T replicas. Enjoy a leisurely drive beneath the Phoenix and around the scenic, wooded areas of the park.
Kozmo’s Rating: Mild
Minimum Height: None
Step back in time and reach for that brass ring on this meticulously, hand-carved, 100-year-old carousel complete with festive organ music. It also helps that it’s directly across from the legendary soft-serve ice cream stand.
Kozmo’s Rating: Calm
Minimum Height: None
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Prepare to be soaked on this epic log flume that courses its way along a gentle rolling river and directly into two intense drops. It’s perhaps the park’s most popular ride on a hot day.
Kozmo’s Rating: Mild
Minimum Height: 36″
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Hop in a colorful gondola and take a break from the thrills and spills with a slow climb to the best view in the park on this beloved, 110-foot Ferris Wheel.
Kozmo’s Rating: Calm
Minimum Height: None
Celebrate the silly scares, creepy crawlies, creaking cars and that classic, old-fashioned haunted house vibe in this perennial park favorite.
Kozmo’s Rating: Mild
Minimum Height: None
Board, if you dare, the park’s most adrenaline-pumping coaster. Soar up a nearly 100-foot incline. Hang on for a 90-degree free fall and four upside-down twists – all at over 55 mph.
Kozmo’s Rating: Intense
Minimum Height: 48″
Experience the thrill of one of the most consistently, top-ranked wooden coasters in the world. Reach speeds of up to 45 mph as you take on the signature double humps.
Kozmo’s Rating: Intense
Minimum Height: 42″
Slow things down a bit with a ride on this classic 1.5-mile journey through tunnels, underneath coasters and water slides and into the dense forest surrounding the park.
Kozmo’s Rating: Calm
Minimum Height: None
Take in sprawling views of the park and lush valley below while you can before you’re suddenly released into a 148-foot free fall at speeds of up to nearly 50 miles per hour.
Kozmo’s Rating: Intense
Minimum Height: 48″
This wooden speedster may not rival the Phoenix for age, but it certainly goes pound for pound when it comes to speed and tight, jarring turns.
Kozmo’s Rating: Intense
Minimum Height: 42″
This list barely scratches the surface of all the fun that Knoebels has to offer. Find dozens more rides to try, games to play and tons of food to eat!
Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 8/11/2021.
