Pennsylvania home to some of the world's oldest roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pennsylvania has plenty of roller coasters for adrenaline junkies to try. But did you know that some of the world’s oldest operating coasters also call Pennsylvania home? Kennywood, Dorney Park and Lakemont Park have 3 of the 10 oldest rides.

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Vater's avatar

The fourth oldest coaster is the Jack Rabbit at Kennywood.

The seventh oldest coaster in the world is in Dorney Park in Allentown and is called the Thunderhawk.

Jeff's avatar

You've earned the Historian badge for your nerd card! 😀


Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog

Vater's avatar

Rats. I was hoping for the Obnoxious Pedant badge.

eightdotthree's avatar

Well… Thunderbolt technically opened in 1924 as Pippin so…


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