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Knoebels Amusement Resort

391 Knoebels Blvd, Route 487 · Elysburg, PA

Why you should go…

Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family-owned amusement park, picnic grove and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania that opened in 1926. It is one of the largest free-admission parks in the United States, with 58 rides including three wooden roller coasters, a 1913 carousel and a dark ride. Guests pay per ride or buy a wristband rather than an entry fee.

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  • #family
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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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