In addition to its iconic coasters, the Jack Rabbit and Log Jammer, the historic park boasts a rebuilt and faster Bayern Kurve in which speeding cars circling a track simulate a bobsled ride by leaning slightly inward around curves for even greater thrills.
Open daily through Aug. 25, and four successive weekends and Labor Day. The gates open at 10:30 a.m., and close about 10 p.m. depending on the weather and crowd size.
Standard admission of $33.99 for all-day riding; $20.99 for those 46 inches tall and shorter; $16.99 for seniors ages 55 and older; $18.99 for after 5 p.m. entry; $9.99 for seniors after 5 p.m.; free for ages 2 and younger. Reduced group rates, and special price days.
Location: 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin; 412-461-0500; www.kennywood.com.
Next to the Waterfront and a few miles from Kennywood (same ownership), the water park contains a wave pool, 14 waterslides, pools and giant hot tub, and children's area.
Open daily June 13 through Aug. 23; limited operation Aug. 15 - Aug. 23.
Standard admission of $27.99 for all-day fun from 11 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. depending on weather and crowd size; $20.99 for seniors and kids 46 inches tall and shorter; ages 3 and younger are free. Season passes, reduced admission after 3 p.m., nd group rates available.
A Kennywood/Sandcastle combo for $33.00 allows admittance to both parks on the same day.
Location: 1000 Sandcastle Dr., West Homestead; 412-462-6666; www.sandcastlewaterpark.com.
