Pensyls Mill
in Columbia County of Pennsylvania, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.903 and -76.489 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 54' 11" and W -76° 29' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:20 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 4:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Pensyls Mill

Pensyls Mill in Columbia County (Pennsylvania) is a city located in United States about 142 mi (or 228 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pensyls Mill is now 11:20 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Pensyls Mill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Williamsport Regional Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Independence Hall in a distance of 109 mi (or 175 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bloomsburg, Danville, Sunbury, Pottsville and Lewisburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 31% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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The Flying Turns at Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, PA

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 18:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bob Rush

The Flying Turns is a trackless roller coaster. This ride opened in October, 2013. It took 7 years to build and is the only ride of it's kind in the world.


The Flyer at Knoebels Grove

Published: June 23, 2009
Length: 40:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Offroadersdotcom

A great old time favorite ride of mine located at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg PA.


Knoebels Black Diamond POV HD Front Seat Ride 2012 1080p Dark Ride Rollercoaster Resort Coaster

Published: June 10, 2012
Length: 04:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Front Seat Coasters

Knoebels - Black Diamond front seat ride POV in 1080p HD, filmed June 6, 2012 using GoPro Hero2. The Black Diamond is a dark ride steel roller coaster located at Knoebels' Amusement Resort...


Sklooosh at Knoebels Grove

Published: June 23, 2009
Length: 54:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Offroadersdotcom

Sklooosh is Knoebels' wettest ride. You wont believe the size of the wave this boat makes. This ride is named for the sound made by riders as they walk away! Skloosh, Skloosh, Skloosh.


STRATOS FEAR - Knoebels - a very fun and humbling ride!

Published: August 19, 2013
Length: 31:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Don Shappelle

Feel free to laugh at me :)


The Phoenix - Knoebels - Front Seat POV

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 29:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: davidjellis

Front seat POV on the classic and highly-rated wooden coaster, Phoenix, at Knoebels, PA. Despite its modest size, it packs a huge amount of ejector seat airtime and FUN!! Arguably one of the...


The Phoenix - Knoebels - backwards POV

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 21:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: davidjellis

This is the classic and highly-rated wooden coaster, Phoenix, at Knoebels, PA. Despite its modest size, it packs a huge amount of ejector seat airtime and FUN!! This is a backwards view POV...


Twister at Knoebels - backwards POV

Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: davidjellis

Here's some interesting on-ride POV film of the terrific Twister coaster at Knoebels, one of my favourite places in the world! Backwards facing footage with a train of riders linking hands...


Knoebels Amusement Park - June 2014

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 38:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CoasterRebel

So this was my first time here and it's official, Knoebels is in the top 3 of my favorite amusement parks. Though I don't like buying tickets for rides, the coasters are amazing, the park is...


Twister - Knoebels POV

Published: August 02, 2013
Length: 43:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: davidjellis

This is the great wooden coaster, Twister, at Knoebels Amusement Park, PA (Front Seat POV filmed in 2006) David Ellis - Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides and more Check out my other videos http://goo.g...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Franklin Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Franklin Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 597 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.9167, -76.4831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1783, Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area, Townships in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Knoebels Amusement Resort

Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family-owned and -operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1926, the park has more than 57 rides, free admission, two wooden roller coasters, a 1912 carousel, and a haunted house dark ride that was featured on the Discovery Channel. The park and its rides have won awards from organizations such as Amusement Today, American Coaster Enthusiasts, and The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Located at 40.8784, -76.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amusement parks in Pennsylvania, 1926 introductions, Visitor attractions in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Visitor attractions in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Phoenix (roller coaster)

The Phoenix is a wooden roller coaster located at the Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to its purchase by Knoebels and its subsequent relocation in the mid-1980s, it was operated under the name "The Rocket" at Playland Park in San Antonio, TX.

Located at 40.8783, -76.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 1985

Twister (roller coaster)

The Twister is a wooden roller coaster located at the Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. It is a recreation of the famous "Mister Twister," a 1964 John C. Allen design.

Located at 40.8771, -76.5041 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 1999

Flying Turns (Knoebels)

The Flying Turns is a wooden bobsled roller coaster under construction at the Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. It is modeled after a similar ride designed by John Norman Bartlett and John Miller in the 1920s. The ride concept is similar to a modern steel bobsled roller coaster, however the Flying Turns will be made of wood, like the original rides. The layout of the ride is most similar to the original one that was at Riverview Park in Chicago, Illinois.

Located at 40.8784, -76.5051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters currently under construction, Roller coasters in Pennsylvania

High Speed Thrill Coaster

The "High Speed Thrill Coaster" at Knoebels Amusement Resort was a small steel roller coaster built by the Overland Amusement Company. It opened in 1955 and was dismantled before its 54th season. The coaster was the last operating Overland coaster in the world. The layout consisted of a small, 18-foot-high lift hill, followed by a diving 180° turn, followed by several small hills, and another 180° turn back to the station.

Located at 40.8801, -76.5027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 1955, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2008

Whirlwind (roller coaster)

Whirlwind was a steel roller coaster located at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. It is a standard production model Vekoma Whirlwind double corkscrew roller coaster, featuring a 64-foot lift hill, and a pair of corkscrews separated by a turn. Overall track length is 1,184 feet . Whirlwind opened at Playland (New York) in 1984 and operated there until 1992. The ride opened at Knoebels in 1993, replacing the Jet Star.

Located at 40.8783, -76.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 1993

Kozmo's Kurves (roller coaster)

Kozmo's Kurves is a steel roller coaster at Knoebels' Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. It is a custom-designed Miler Coaster built on the former location of the High Speed Thrill Coaster, which operated at Knoebels' from 1955 to 2008. The ride was specifically designed to retain as well as expand on the High Speed Thrill Coaster's appeal to all ages.

Located at 40.8801, -76.5027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters introduced in 2009

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