Pennsylvania's Knoebels Amusement Resort, the largest free-admission amusement park in the country, has been named the best in the U.S. on Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2026, beating Disney and Universal theme parks. The family-owned park, located in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, is celebrating its centennial in 2026 and is open on a pay-as-you-go basis, with guests choosing individual tickets or unlimited all-day passes. The resort also features a 41-year-old wooden coaster, a championship 18-hole golf course, and a mining museum within the grounds. The award-winning Phoenix roller coaster is considered one of the best wooden coasters in the world.