{"id":846697,"date":"2026-03-24T08:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/846697\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:10:14","slug":"kennywood-nominated-for-best-theme-park-in-usa-todays-10best-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/846697\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennywood nominated for best theme park in USA Today’s 10Best poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kennywood Park has been nominated for the best theme park in the country in USA Today’s 10Best poll.<\/p>\n

As the park is preparing to open for the 2026 season, Kennywood is getting some national attention with nominations in two different category’s from USA Today’s poll.<\/p>\n

A panel of experts nominated 20 parks across the United States and now readers have the chance to weigh in and vote on their favorite.<\/p>\n

“If you love a theme park with oodles of history and a collection of iconic rides, Kennywood is your place,” the entry into the poll said. ” Witness over 120 years of innovation in classic favorites that include wooden roller coasters like the side-by-side Racer, the intense Thunderbolt, and the circa-1920 Jack Rabbit. Plus, there’s an unmatched collection of dark rides like the Old Mill and the last-of-its-kind Noah’s Ark, as well as modern thrill rides like the Steel Curtain coaster.”<\/p>\n

Online voting is underway<\/a> and runs through Monday, April 20. Votes can be cast once per day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Phantom’s Revenge nominated for best roller coaster<\/p>\n

While Kennywood is the running for recognition, one of the park’s signature roller coasters has been nominated in its own category.<\/p>\n

The Phantom’s Revenge is in the running for best roller coaster in the USA Today’s 10Best poll.<\/p>\n

“The 3,365-foot-long track of Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood brings visitors frighteningly close to another of the park’s coasters, Thunderbolt,” the entry said. “A hair-raising highlight is the ride’s second drop \u2014 a 232-foot thriller at 85 miles per hour.”<\/p>\n

Online voting for the best coaster poll<\/a> also runs through Monday, April 20.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n

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