Cedar Point - the most badass roller coaster park in the world

August 31, 2008 · Filed Under United States 

Cedar Point entranceCedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio is known worldwide as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, and with good reason.

The park as around 75 rides total, with 17 of them being some of the most badass roller coasters you will ever ride. In fact, Cedar Point is where the ‘coaster wars’ started, with various parks competing for things like fastest roller coaster, tallest roller coaster and so on. In fact, they currently have the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the universe with Top Thrill Dragster.

Cedar Point also has several ‘thrill rides’ that enthusiasts can experience as well. One of the most popular of these is maXair. This ride reaches a maximum speed of 70 mph and dangles riders upside down 140 feet above the ground. Rider experience “airtime” - that coveted feeling of weightlessness that is popular for thrill-seekers on roller coasters. That is one of the things that makes maXair so popular. Check out the video below for what maXair is from start to finish.

If just watching that video leaves you feeling nauseous, not to worry - there is plenty to do for the non-roller coaster fan as well. Remember, only 17 of the 75 rides are roller coasters. And there are only 9 rides that are classified as ‘thrill rides,’ including maXair above. Stay tuned for a complete review of Cedar Point for the non-roller coaster enthusiast.

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