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Thunderbolt
Roller coaster
๐๐ This is the marquee ride at Kennywood. This vaunted coaster is on most enthusiasts must-ride lists. It's famous for being one of the coasters to set off the great coaster revival in the late 1960s. The coaster is built into a ravine and uses part of a previous coaster.
The ride experience is someth...
4.80 (121 reviews)
(~4.56 km from centre)
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Carrie Furnace Tour
Tourist attraction
๐๐ Industrial tour was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We had an incredibly knowledgeable guide, Richard, who shared his knowledge and personal experiences of the Carrie furnace and steel production in general. I recommend this tour if you have interest in industrial tours or Pittsburgh...
4.70 (129 reviews)
(~7.68 km from centre)
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Rose Garden at McKeesport Garden Club
Botanical garden
๐๐ Truly breath-taking. A place to rest one's eyes on great beauty and bring peace to one's mind. Always fun and exciting things to do once you become a member and a way to exercise should you volunteer to work in the garden. The second largest rose garden in Pennsylvania.
4.70 (41 reviews)
(~3.54 km from centre)
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Frick Park - Nine Mile Run Trail
Hiking area
๐๐ Nicely maintained park and trails in the city. Trails are not marked with blazes, but the main ones are packed gravel, and intersections are all clearly marked with signs. The main trails are laced with unlabeled dirt trails for more strenuous hiking and mountain biking. Most of the trails are le...
4.70 (26 reviews)
(~8.78 km from centre)
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Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Arboretum
๐๐ This place will always be dear to my heart. It's a wonderful place in the middle of Pleasant Hills when you can take in nature. Sit on a bench and just listen to the birds. โค๏ธ You can have trees planted in memory of a loved one. Or put in a bench as a memorial to someone. Love it hereโค๏ธ if your luc...
4.50 (89 reviews)
(~8.9 km from centre)