Our daughter's family have visited several time with their their young (at the time) children. On one of the first visits, they were leaving the park at closing and our grandson was crying and upset that he had not gotten a balloon. A man from the park saw this and inquired what the problem was. He then took the boy and parent in his golf cart, back into the park and got him a balloon. The gentleman.....Mr. Knoeble himself. He said no child should leave the park unhappy.

I am a member of The Avalons, the group that was playing at the bandshell while you were there. Thank you for the kind mention. We have been playing at the park for a week, every year, for 18 years. This park is so great. As you noted, very unique. Also, the family that owns and runs the park is a group of amazing people. Staff is great. Food is amazing. It’s only drawback is being so remote, but I think that is also what has made it possible to keep that “old” amusement park feel. Glad you got to experience Knoebels. I’m sure that they appreciate the review, as well. Safe journeys!

Heartwarming to know a place like this still exists. I'd choose Knoebels over Disney, Any Day!

I've lived in Pennsylvania for 10 years and have truly come to realize that this park is an integral part of childhood for people that grew up here

I couldn’t believe an amusement park where you park your car for free get on a tram from the parking lot to park, can take your own food if you choose. All for free. And the food you can buy is excellent and reasonably priced. I like the potato pancakes. The rides were great and reasonably priced as well. I have to give a 5 star rating to the Knoebel Family, they do a great job!

As someone who lives 55 minutes away from this park I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. This park truly is a hidden gem and I’m happy that it’s getting the recognition that it’s been receiving lately.

Your brief mention of the Grand Carousel didn't mention that the global Golden Ticket Award category for carousels was retired because this one had never been defeated! It is literally the greatest carousel on the planet.

As some one who is living just two hours away from Knoebels... I can tell you the park gets better with repeated visits... Sadly covid did a number on the park's staff and they are still recovering... If you had visited before covid all the rides would have been up and running. It's a lovely park... And i go as often as i can :3

Ive been going to Knoebels many times a year for over 30 years. It's literally, the best park in the entire country.

Best family amusement park in PA hands down. This is my happy place.

Food deserves its own section!! Probably the only park that people will go to just to eat dinner. They even have some of their most famous items at special holiday events off-season because people can’t get enough. The prices are very good for food. Also, ticket books last forever, which makes a knoebels trip so low-risk weather-wise especially if one lives close enough. Vouchers for ticket books can even be purchased at area supermarkets for a lower cost than these are in-park. Many area businesses or organizations give their employees or members tickets and host yearly picnics in the pavilions. There are also tons of special prices- Tuesdays in July were buy one get one ride-all-day passes this year!!

We make the almost 4 hour journey every July since I was born, and have carried the tradition with my kids. This is our happy place 💚

I rate parks on how many great rides they have regardless of the costs. Knoebels has an insanely high quality lineup. Best flyers, haunted house, wooden coaster (arguably), carousel, and bumper cars in addition to multiple unique or rare rides. I's actually my favorite park in PA.

As someone who grew up about 15ish minutes away and has spent countless hours at Knoebels over the last 40 years, it's just really cool to see it get some recognition for what a lovely little park it is.... I also absolutely can imagine the reaction the Aussie accent caused. I even did a double take myself hearing the accent in the video.

TLDR; why Knoebel’s is the best park in the country for families, large groups, disabled people, elderly folks and everyone else!! Local Pennsylvanian here! 😊 So glad you enjoyed Knoebel’s!! It’s our favorite park…especially for older folks and large groups. No admission to the park, picnic tables and pavilions…so it’s the only amusement park that I know of where you can bring your own food. You can pack a picnic or bring everything for a cookout. But of course, the food at the park is pretty awesome too…not to mention, less expensive than most other parks. You can buy tickets if you want to enjoy one or two rides, or an all day ride bracelet. Again, this is really nice for the elder’s in your group, very small children and disabled people. I’m disabled and older…I love that I can just buy tickets for the ferris wheel and the model T car track….I don’t have to pay admission and I don’t have to buy an all day ride pass/bracelet. The carousel museum is a must see….Knoebel’s has some of the oldest carousel animals in the US, next to the old Coney Island carousel. And many of the animals were carved/fashioned by the oldest carousel producer in the US. And don’t get me stated on entertainment….free entertainment. No need to pay for any of the live music, magic shows, story time/puppet shows or other entertainment. It’s just as free as the admission to the park!! Again…this makes Knoebel’s the best amusement park in the country for large groups that have elders or disabled folks in addition to children, teens and young adults. I adore amusement parks….and as a native Pennsylvanian we have a few great parks - Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Kennywood (another good one), and many more!!! But Knoebel’s is by far my favorite as I’ve gotten older and my physical abilities have become strained. Free admission, free entertainment, tons of shade everywhere…not just a blacktopped jungle, plenty of seating around the park, excellent prices on food and merchandise. A swimming pool and camp sites also available. The pool does cost extra, but it’s so cheap for a full day pass, that it seems crazy not to enjoy it during your visit. So, please come to PA and visit the park. Camp, swim, ride rides, eat, play and enjoy! ❤😊

Knoebels is 2.5 hours away from me here in Maryland but I’ve never went; however, I know probably hundreds of family/friends/coworkers who have and I’ve never heard anyone say anything even slightly negative about it. It really does seem like a fun place to spend the day.

The Phoenix is the best roller coaster bar none! I laughed ‘til I cried, as I awaited death by ejection! Of course, this did not happen. For some odd reason, the thought that it very well could happen, is hilarious! The whole thing just seems rickety and out-of-control! But, that’s the illusion - or is it!??? 😂

Knoebel’s has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember- we went there when I was a child, later, my husband and I took our children there. These days we take the grandchildren and our grown children, or go there for a day away by ourselves, as we live about 45 minutes away. We will always have wonderful memories of our times at Knoebel’s- it is truly a place where wonderful memories are made.

Reminds me of many parks in the 70s. They had a feeling of warmth. Lots of hokey theming and such, but it beats the cold corporate feel of today's parks

I grew up going to this park. It will always be near and dear to my heart.

I went to this Amusement Resort 3 times. I went to Knoebels with my then-wife and her family. It is more than an Amusement Park. It has a campground as well. It has sites for tent camping and sites for Campers and Trailers. They also have cabins that have just sleeping lofts to fully furnished and have a small kitchen and indoor plumbing. A family can rent fully furnished houses that surround the park. Did you notice flood level markers??? The park receives a lot of rain during severe thunderstorms and sometimes a hurricane or tropical storm. The campground has a free shuttle bus service for people to get to the park without walking. The food is so good. I wish I had the chance to ride Flying Turns. That ride was being constructed the 3 times I was there and after the 3rd time I went, they opened the after we left a few weeks after. I would love to ride it. I can't because I don't have money or a car to go anywhere. My former mother-in-law's partner was the one who drove us to Knoebels. I miss going to the park. I miss camping there. I miss waking up in the morning to crisp clean air and eating breakfast. Eating while camping is so much better. We had to bring our own water since I can't drink well water. Something about well water screws up my digestive system. I swam in the pool there and it was so refreshing. I still have a sweatshirt from Knoebels. I took 2 videos of me riding Twister and Phoenix. The Alamo restaurant has some great food. That is my review.

What I love most about the park is they don't have canned music piped throughout the park. All you hear is the lovely sound of people enjoying themselves. Unless you're near the carousel or the band organ across from Phoenix. However, I wouldn't really call Knoebels a theme park. It's just an amusement park. I actually prefer Twister to Phoenix. I love the speed and laterals on Twister. I live in central New Jersey and try to make it out to Knoebels at least once or twice each operating season. It's about a three-hour drive but very much worth it in my opinion.

I am 46 years old, and as long as I can remember I have been going here every year. Love this place as. My family meets up there every year for out so-called family reunion. From the ages in their 80's to newborns we have had 4 generations there together many times. It's the best family park in the country in my eyes. As a kid I even got to deliver Tasty Cakes to the park during the summers with my uncle Tim❤

I live 5 minutes from dorney park and still choose to drive to knobels over an hour away. Its cleaner, cheaper and just plain better. 2 years ago i bought about 70 in ride tickets and have been there 4 times with my family and we still have tickets left to use, when we go back next week. Oh and as mentioned the food is so cheap. And the variety of food is huge. From sit down all u can eat nights to funnel cake. I even tricked my kids into eating alligator nuggets.. lol Pavilion can be reserved for free if you have a group, and u can even rent a themed cabin that is basically in the park.

My favorite amusement park! I live 15 minutes away from Hersheypark and would rather drive an extra hour for Knoebels any day of the week. (Especially now that I'm a little older and candle handle some of the faster rides like I used to.)

My grandparents lived 20 minutes away from Knoebels and so I have been going there all my life. It's so great to see it featured on this channel. It truly is a gem of a park

Went every year when my kids young. They would veto any suggestion of trying other parks. They're in their 20's now and were upset when my wife and I decided to have a weekend at Knoebels ourselves. So they decided to go the following weekend without us. We love it there.

As a french tourist, I completely agree with all you said in that video : Knoebels is a unique kind of experience and is definitely different from other amusement parks. It's cosy, typically american and refreshing. It was an unexpected surprise in a 3-week park trip and I'm glad I discovered it that way ! I would love to get back there someday to make other friends discover it, and try to finaly be able to get on Flying Turns which was closed during my visit. Thanks for your quality content guys ! Please feel free to ask any tips if your planning to visit some european theme parks or french ones ;)

I’ve been going to the park since 1968, as my in-laws have a lake house not too far from the park. I love going there bc I don’t ride the rides and I can still enjoy the day, with family, at no charge. Love Knoebels!

It's a shame you guys didn't have the best operations experience. Even though we live around 2 hours away, we consider this our home park and I've been going there for 20+ years, pretty much my whole life. COVID really hit the park's staffing hard, and the fact that it's a family park and not a major corporate chain like Cedar Fair or Six Flags doesn't allow it much wiggle room when it comes to finances. You really have to visit a multitude of times to really appreciate what the park has to offer and what sets it apart from others. The park is still kinda recovering from COVID and I don't think they'll be fully at that point until next operating season.

As an extreem local, (I live 10 minuets away) I am there multiple times a week just to walk my dog. You forgot to mention it is Very pet friendly. Got a pet? is it safe in public? bring it!

I used to live near there and loved the park. I thought the Twister was a wilder ride than the Phoenix. The best thing about Knoebels is that it’s not overly commercialized. It fits the culture of the area around it.

Living about 15 miles away from Knoebels, I grew up going there the past 50 years . I have watched it grow over the years and seen some of my favorite rides/ skating rink be replaced with new things. I have watched as it grew from a local park to what it is now, people coming from all over enjoying what I have enjoyed my entire life! I am now an employee of the Alamo Dept and I really wish you would have cover the food department. We have some awesome food stands. There is something for everyone. Yes we have cheap pickles, but in USA Today, our Alamo was voted the NUMBER ONE restaurant in US theme parks! So come and spend your day eating around the park, but make sure you come to the Alamo!! 😋 Remember it doesn’t cost you anything to park and enter the park! 😉

I grew up coming here every year in August for “Park Day” when tickets were slightly discounted (if you randomly visited during August and saw a TON of black folk then you were there during Park Day, we treat it as a family reunion of sorts lol). It was the best time, I had my usual rides I’d visit and food I’d get. The kiddie coaster, the Grand Carousel with the rings, Twister; cheese fries and funnel cake! Thank you for reviewing my childhood amusement park! Also I hate the Phoenix haha, I don’t like lifting out of my seat. I’ve never rode impulse as it kept getting stuck on the lift when I was in line for it, so I hoped out of the line haha.

Knoebels is one of the best parks in the USA....we are not a locals, live 1000 miles away. We have been to many of the big parks in the US and Europe. Its charm is in the food(best food at a park), laid backness, and open experience. We enjoyed it more than Hersey park, minus Hersey's super nice hotels.

Crazy to see Knoebel's featured on your channel -- I'm probably the only AFL fan that lives within a half-hour of Elysburg, PA! Love the presentation -- and yes the setting really is as beautiful and rustic as this!

Grew up 10 miles north of the park. It's a special place for sure, and it's wonderful not to be constantly gouged for parking, food, entry fees, etc... The sound of those carousels and merry go round immediately brings it all back.

We go to Knoebel’s every year. I am 57 and have been going since I was a child. Having a large family, Knoebel’s has made amusement parks possible. The kiddie rides were great for elementary schoolers, thrill rides for the teens and a baby in a stroller and mom didn’t have to break the bank. We all love the train and the mine/Knoebel’s museum and I just discovered the carousel museum. When we were young parents, you could leave your cooler on a table and come back later to eat. Best place for families!

Knoenbels is great if you want to have that non-stress amusement park experience. It is special. It is also nice to be able to take your pets along. Taking my dog along to get her walk and enjoy people is incredibly valuable too.

I moved to the area about 10 years ago and had a ton of people tell me I HAD to check out Knoebels. Having been to many of the "big ones" like Disney and Six Flags, my expectations for a free admission amusement park weren't high. I went on opening weekend with friends visiting from out of state and, well let's just say I had to issue an apology to the folks I doubted. One of my favorite things is that I can bring my husband and not have to pay $40 - $80 for him to walk around and ride the train. Another is that, only being 40 minutes away, I can grab my bag of ride tickets and head over to the park after work for my roller coaster fix.

Thank you for flying Air Phoenix.

I grew up 20 minutes from Knoebels, always loved visiting it. There used to be dances Monday night which would pack the place. The Knoebels family is very nice and a huge asset to the area.

Our family has enjoyed this park for many years - it is just family oriented, nice to be able to take grandparents without having to pay for them to get in and there is plenty of benches w/ shade for them as they wait for the grandchildren to ride their rides. Such a great hidden gem, we love it and appreciate their focus on families having a place to have fun together without breaking the bank!!!

You got so much correct about why one comes to love this park in this review. I would add, re: the rides, that what makes many (all?) of them particularly special, is that they are rescued from other, surviving or defunct, parks. In a way, it’s the Island of Misfit Toys of the park world. As a PA resident, Knoebels holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for visiting it!

Visited this place every year with my grandparents over 50 yrs ago..one of the greatest times of my childhood..

Operations at Knoebels has been strange the past few years. Basically, they have had an extreme staff shortage for a few years going now and have been making the best of it. Every ride/store/food-stand used to be staffed every day, operations were fast on every ride and the park was open from 10 AM - 10 PM throughout the summer. Staffing is lowkey suffocating the place and it's kinda sad. The park honestly has a completely different and great vibe once the sun goes down and the lights come on (Also the Phoenix goes a lot faster lol).

Knoebels and Hershey are my two local parks, I don’t love PA at times for various reasons but we’re truly blessed to have two world class parks for extremely different and diverse reasons so close together. Knoebels will always have a special place in my heart and I think that’s the gold to it, it’s not about being an enthusiast, it’s about experiencing something completely unexpected and finding that charm. Whether you love coasters, antiques, museums, bizarre rides or just quality time with the family. Knoebels will come glowing with that charm, maybe it won’t be your favorite theme park, but you will always remember your experience there if you embrace it. Something will catch your eye, something will remind you of being a kid or will be that lifelong memory you’ll have as a kid. That’s why Knoebels is world class, that’s why I always recommend it over any other theme park. Knoebels is always that park that people say “probably won’t go back” but you’ll find yourself missing parts of it, if you’re back in the area I’m willing to bet you’ll feel that pull to go back. Very few places have that effect.

Knobels Park is a treasure of Pennsylvania. I grew up not far from Knobels. Our family went many times. Generations of Pennsylvanians have memories of going there as kids at least once every summer. I'm happy to have been one of those kids. I currently live in Nashville,Tennessee. Here, we used to have a theme park called "Opryland, USA." The owners, Gaylord Entertainment, tore it down and built a shopping mall. I wish we had Knobels here! It would fit right in!!

I have been to this park almost every single year of my life. It’s about a 3-4 hour drive from where I live and beyond worth it. The charm this park has isn’t just a one day experience. It’s a warm feeling of wholesomeness, family and home that you just don’t get at other amusement parks. And being surrounded by nature makes it even more special. I’ll be there in October this year to camp and cannot wait to be home!!!

This was so fun to see featured here! I commute to work past this park twice a day, 6 days a week. It's so close to my home that there are years I regrettably haven't even stepped foot in the park.... until Halloweekends that is! Hahaha 😂 The funniest thing about Knoebels is that every year since I moved to the area in '06 is that I've guided atleast 2 or more lost motorists/campers to their destination between I-80 and the park. Whether its an older coupler questioning their decision to take the back country wooded roads, younger kids broke down along the way "in the middle on their nowhere", or like this year the 40ft Georgetown Luxury motorhome I managed to drive up alongside just in time to stop them before they could turn down a dreadfuly narrow twisty, turny hill leading to a tiny covered bridge where they surely would've had a helluva time turning back from, I no longer curse the out of town traffic the way my impatient, younger self once did. Glad you enjoyed Elysburg's not-so-hidden gem! Ya'll come back whenever you want!

Great review! Too bad you did not cover more of the food options. Their food is exceptional, and they have won the "best amusement park food" award for many years. As you said, you can bring your own food, but why bother when you have a tremendous variety of reasonably priced options. From breakfast till dinner, the options are endless. All you can eat fish fry, all you can eat spaghetti, turkey legs, pork chops on a stick, Alligator bites, Polish foods, Mexican, American, roast beef, potato cakes, pierogies, and of course Pizza. In addition, a full service indoor restaurant (the Alamo) where you can relax and have a complete dinner indoors. We live three hours away, and will come multiple times a year, sometimes just to enjoy the different foods. The Crystal Pool is something you missed. Spring fed water means the pool is always cool, even on the hottest days. Admission to the pool includes a locker, and you can enter and leave as often as you like. We live right by Six Flags Great Adventure, and have been members there for 40 years, but we have a better time at Knoebels! They put Great Adventure to shame.

I grew up ~4 hours from the park, and for several years it was a summer highlight for us to go camping at the park for a weekend. I always loved it, and had a great time. The Phoenix is definitely the best wooden coaster I've ever been on, no contest. I also really enjoyed the bumper boats.

Born, raised, worked in, and currently live in Hershey. My mom’s family lives near Kenobels so I grew up going to both parks! My dad hates going on rides except transportation rides so kenobels is perfect for him.

Just got back tonight from a coaster trip that included Knoebels, Hershey, and Dorney. Honestly, I had as much fun at Knoebels as Hershey. Knoebels just had a great, rustic atmosphere. It also helped it was a rain day, so lines were short. My one complaint was the Dole whip stand was closed (the only ice cream stand that was closed). My disappointment was immense, but the chocolate covered cheesecake helped.

My family and I live 5+ hours away and have enjoyed this park immensely. We actually found out about it through a food segment on the Food Channel. The food at Knoebels is outstanding.

I moved to PA and had never heard of this before moving, now I get there as often as I can. I'm a big fan of historical amusement rides and the Knobles family are into preserving history that you can experience. You didn't mention the food selection and quality. They have so many different options that are really good and reasonable.

We always went with three generations in tow. I was always very relaxed as a result of my day there -- even with small children. We live within 60-75 minutes of three very good, larger parks, but we would much rather go to Knoebels.

the other rides can be a lot slower, but operations on phoenix and twister on busy days are amazing. In most cases the trains will be ready to dispatch long before it's even safe to leave the station. With two trains running Phoenix can clear a full queue in less than 15 minutes.

I grew up only about a 10 minute drive to Knoebels having many family members that have worked there through out the years. It truely is a gem in our little part of the world. I was even fortunate enough as a college student to have shot a documentary on dark rides featuring the haunted house. Now as a parents we are thrilled to bring our children there and have camped there several times over the years. Thanks for featuring our little park on your channel.

I wish this park was known by me when living in PA 50 years ago! My family would have given it a workout along with a lot of fun!

One thing I love about this park is how heavily forested it is. It's hard to see across the park for the trees. The other is the number of historic rides they maintain. The Phoenix was transplanted from Playland Park in San Antonio, Texas in 1985. The roller coaster club I used to belong to here in Western New York still has a group visit to this park every other year. It is such a favorite of everyone. I wish you had made it up to Rochester, NY to visit Seabreeze Park. One of the few family owned (for several generations) parks with a one of the oldest, continuously run wooden coasters in the U.S.

Always surprised at how good the rides are at knoebels for how cheap the park is. They have some really good coasters, and I personally love rides like the Black Diamond and the Haunted Mansion for their old animatronics. They may be very cheesy and outdated, but that just adds to their charm. I have a soft spot for Hersheypark, because that’s the closest park to me and I worked there for a summer, but even going there can get a bit pricey.

WE were here we had a blast and the people we very friendly. The food was Great . Thanks.

Knoebels is the ONLY!!! Park we visit anymore. And yes we have a few options like 6Flags Great Adventure and Dorney Park neither one compared to Knoebels hands down. It's peaceful plenty of shade and will not brake your wallet, plus the tickets for rides NEVER expire 😉👍 so you can bring your leftover tickets next year. Oh and yes they have their own campground..

So glad you guys got the chance to visit Knobels in all its glory. Truly one of my favorite parks. By far the best food I have every gotten at any theme park.

I live about 3 hours away and it was a yearly destination for my family. The campground is attached and you can roll out of the tent and within two minutes be on a ride. They have had staffing problems since covid. They also have cottagesyou can rent for over night stays though it might be a minimum of 2 nights. I've been there 10-15 times and it always seems like we found something new. For atmosphere we had the perfect place to eat where you could watch swans swimming up and down the creek. Also nice to be able to relax for a game of mini golf. My son is grown.up and we haven't been there since 2020, but it is a great place to visit

This place is awesome! Since discovering it we travel yearly to it from queens NY. So inexpensive and such fun unique rides. Definitely a hidden gem worth going to!!! Very short wait line and great coasters that you can ride again and again!!! Go there instead of over crowded Hershey Park!!! 10 out of 10

Preferred park for small children. Much more family oriented vibes. Hershey park is amazing. But there are many loud, trashy and scantily dressed people. Plus lines are crazy. Knobles is actually really cool. Plus the scenery in background is cool.

Me and my wife have 11 children this was the only park we could afford to go to and we loved it every time.

So I lived near Scranton for 25 years. I’d go to Knoebels at least once a year. I once took an Uber with my pops because we needed to get away from work as we worked at the same place... We weren’t able to get one on the return trip home. That was a day I’ll remember forever. One of the most beautiful days at the park I’ve ever had too. Great place to bring your dogs as its pet friendly as well!

Couldn't resist watching your review. I live in PA but unlike you I actually dislike amusement parks categorically. That said I've been to Knoebel's once -- and I don't regret the time spent in the least. My companions all brought small children and we had a very nice time, without spending the equivalent of an airline ticket to Europe. The park knows what it is and who it serves -- it's an honest family business and I appreciate their approach. Glad you liked it too!

It's name is "Knoebel's Grove" because it is set in a wonderful wooded glade. Shade everywhere except for a few places. Lots of little strange things that, after a number of visits, become part of the landscape. Many children's rides and they used to be dirt cheap. When my kids were young we could go, park free, get in free and then spend under $20 for three to four hours of riding all those kiddie rides. No big fee for all-day riding so there was zero impetus to stay for any longer than the kids wanted. Afte riding, food was also dirt cheap, so we could fuel up, drive home 40 minutes and the kids would sleep the whole way. Have to mention that it is still quite cheap by today's standards and the food is really excellent for amusement park food. I know people that will go over there just for dinner and to watch the bands. They have the best bumper cars, period. They also have the best kettle corn I have ever tasted. Not sure how it is for those that have to travel from afar but for those of us that live close by it is a gem.

It’s just a little out of the way when we’re making the multi-state trip to visit family. We stop for a couple of hours every time that trip matches up with their operating schedule. The free parking, free admission and inexpensive everything else let us have an awesome “dinner” stop. I can’t think of another theme park that we could do that with.

I'd been there several times with my children as they were growing up. There's something about Knoebels Grove that stays with you forever. Now I look forward to going with my grandchildren.

we live 90 min from there. Have gone since I was a kid. Still love going today. The hours and random closed rides is a staffing issue since Covid. It's hard to get people to work. They used to be open much longer each day.

Loved you review. Been going to this park since 1958. Both times you talked about the pool you showed the creek that runs through the park. You didn't show the " Crystal Pool" that has slides, diving boards and tunes.

Best amusement park in the country, hands down.

Yeah the admissions free the parking free the food is cheaper than any Cedar Fair or Six Flags park and the rides are $4.50 a piece for the best rides like Phoenix and Impulse. This park is an amazing value you can go there ride a couple top-notch roller coasters, one of them being voted the world's best wooden coaster... After you ride a couple coasters you can get a meal and it's all going to cost you twenty or twenty-five dollars. Don't let what fool you??? I was literally there last week and the pricing is an absolute fact.

I live just over 20 mi away from Knoebels. It's one of those places where on a Sunday afternoon in the summer you might sit around and say to yourself, "I'm bored, anyone wanna take a ride to Knoebels?" And hop in the car and go! You and your friends can go there each with a $20 bill and some leftover tickets from the last time you were there in your pocket, get a couple slices of pizza, some tri tators, and ride the Cosmotron. Ask the DJ to play some Black Sabbath to really make it a vintage experience.

Love Knoebels Grove. I’m old enough to remember when its name was Knoebels GROVE. Miss being close to it as we’ve moved over the years.

This park is very friendly for young children. We were particularly impressed and the willingness of kid ride operators to have a parent seat the child and secure the restraint. Of course they do re-check the tykes are secured.

My Grandfather was born in Shamokin and moved to Philadelphia but still made sure to take his 5 kids to Knobels then all the grand children to come every summer.

When I watched this it took me back in time my first ever visit I was 8 yrs old It brought back so many memories I absolutely love this park I'm now 54yrs old and I want to visit the park one more time in my life before I die it's hard for me to get out because im handicapped now but I will say I give it 11 stars out of 10 because of the awesome memories Bloomsburg PA resident..❤

Being from Central PA, Knoebel’s is one of my children’s favorite memories! The adults would relax at the campground while the kids enjoyed the trains, the pool, and all the park rides and shows. Not sure if I’d take my eyes off of children these days, but even so, it’s one of the safest and most wholesome parks in the country. Thanks for sharing this video!

I’ve been going to Knoebels since I was born. They also have a Halloween event and a Christmas light show that you drive through. Best Amusement park ever!

Was there last week loved it, can't wait to return 😊😊😊

You talked about the pool several times but showed the mill - house not the pool. They will the pool with spring water. It is an amazing trip back in time. Looks like something out of a movie. It even has contact lockers that they give you a key for. Worth the trip!

With all that is free, in addition to the campground, miles of benches for sitting among the trees, pet friendliness and top notch food, Knoebels is a tremendous family-owned amusement park. I didn’t experience it near as much as I should have when I lived 1 hour away. Now, living in Florida, the land of mega parks, I really miss it. This park has tons of history, has survived at least 4 major valley floods and is the favorite amusement park of WWE’s Mick Foley. If you are vacationing in Eastern/Central PA you would be missing a true gem if you don’t drop in to Knoebels for a day. Thanks for the great, very complete video.

I have been to Knoebels a few times as a kid. The family lives a little southeast of Elysburg. The Journey to the park meant being driven up into mountains, past the town that was burning. They accidentally lit the coal seam below the town on fire. It's still burning to this day, it just isn't a town anymore. Centralia, what a cool name. As an adult, I am looking forward to taking my kids later this summer.

As a Texan, Knoebels was off my radar for most of my life. Recently I’ve had the pleasure of going three times, and honestly I discover something new each time. As you said, the park offers a timeless draw that caters to every generation, and teleports you to its own unique world. I really enjoy seeing your team’s view of amusement parks. Australia has really been growing with their own offerings and I hope to visit soon!

It has been a few years since I've been up there at Knoebel's (I remember when it was still called "Knoebel's Grove"). It takes me a good 4 hours to get there from where I currently live. That is truly an amusement park in its true, classic meaning. This is probably the last remaining park that still operates the way it does, with no admission, and using ride tickets to get on the rides. I still have a huge stack of those ride tickets, so I may have to consider going up there this autumn for the Phoenix Phall Phunphest. There are other parks that started out like this that still exists although they transitioned to the more typical modern gated theme park. Kennywood in Pittsburgh is one, as it was originally a trolley park. Hershey Park is also one as it was originally meant to provide amusement for the company's employees and family on the weekends. As for as the local's reactions to your Australian accent, not very many Australian people visit that part of the US, so getting see, meet and hearing one is a pretty rare treat there. Going to Knoebel's really does feel like stepping back in time and experiencing a truly traditional amusement park.

Nice video. My grandparents took me to the park in the early 1980's, now my parents take my kids 40 some years later. My parents, my kids and I love it!

My wife is from Pennsylvania and LOVES this place. I've never been there so we're going to fly up to check it out sooner or later.

Knoebels has been a part of our family for 20+ years. It's our long weekend, summer binge on good food( not necessarily healthy), pleasant walking conditions, family and friends time and incredibly reasonable for a family whose adults don't do rides. Free parking, free entrance, reasonable food prices and of course reasonable all day ride passes and/ or tickets. The adult kids still want to go, whether for nostalgia or favored rides or family and friend time, we still go almost every year.

I grew up going to Knoebels. I was 2 years old the first time my mom took me there and I've gone every year since. I'm 61 years old now. I've seen a lot of changes over the years and now my adult kids go there too. Love this place!!!

Why is nobody talking about the cosmotron?! I could ride that over a hundred times in a row and still love it.

The charm of Knoebels is the fact you do not need to pay an admission price. This is great for people who just want to come out and enjoy the park, but don't want to go on rides or only want to go on a few of their rides. The carousel museum is great because it has a lot of horses from the Herschell Carrousel, which was located in my hometown of North Tonawanda. Plus the park has many rides made by Herschell Carrousel as well as the pipe organ by Wultizer which was also located in North Tonawanda.

Another local here..... As someone who visited Knoebel's several times a year my whole life, it's always interesting to me to hear how others experience the park for the first time.

Grew up going to this park. Continued the tradition with my children and my grandchildren. Even rented a bungalow there one summer. Never regretted a minute or a dime spent there.

I live in Pennsylvania and have grown up with Knoebels. It’s been my favorite park since the 60’s. There are other parks as close or closer to us than Knoebels, but Knoebels is the favorite. Our children and grandchildren are fans as well. I think the best way to describe it for us is “our favorite family amusement park.” Your video showed it well!