Beloved amusement park with no gate fee takes top spot ahead of theme park giants

Knoebels Amusement Resort ranked first in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards for amusement parks, followed by Dollywood and Magic Kingdom. The Pennsylvania-based park, which operates without a gate admission fee, was founded 100 years ago. Tripadvisor compiled the rankings based on traveler reviews and ratings on its platform.

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