Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort
Rides & Attractions
Strap in and get ready for some of the best amusement park rides anywhere! Enjoy the Grand Carousel, one of the very few where you can still catch the Brass Ring! Check out our two world-class roller coasters! The Phoenix has been voted the #2 Wooden Coaster in the world! Take a look around and check out all of rides, there's over 50 of them! From 2 to 92 Knoebels has plenty of Fun, Food & Fantasy for everyone!
Who doesn't want to camp out at an amusement park? The fun isn't over at the end of the day. Knoebels has the best way to turn your visit into a family vacation. Bring the whole family and vacation in one of our two campgrounds. Cabins, Campers, Tents, Pop-Ups what's your camping style? So bring the family vacation to Knoebels for a season full of great camping, exciting rides and award winning food!
I'll see you all at Knoebels!
History
Find out how Knoebels got its start!
Here you can read a brief timeline that tells the story of how Knoebels became the largest free admission amusement park in America!
A now prospering amusement park, Knoebels introduced its first water ride in the summer of 1990. With the help of O.D. Hopkins Associates of Contoocook, New Hampshire, Knoebels developed the Giant Flume. Honoring the natural beauty of the valley, the flume was built to preserve as many trees as possible, providing riders a quick way to cool off with a bit of shade and a pleasant splash.
Then, in 1998, Knoebels embarked on a whole new project; the in-house design and construction of a wooden roller coaster. Inspired by Elitch Gardens' famous Mr. Twister, the Twister was designed by Knoebels' own John Fetterman. Under the direction of Leonard Adams, local tradesmen were hired for the construction of the ride, which opened on July 24, 1999. Different from the Phoenix, which is known for its out-and-back design and features numerous bunny hills, the Twister weaves within itself and features a large double helix.
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