Coasters
So I really haven't had much on my mind lately except for roller coasters. You see in two weeks the Young Professional group from West End is taking a trip down to Atlanta to Six Flags for the weekend. And a guy I work with is planning a trip to Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie. So lately, I have been checking out Six Flags and Cedar Point to see what they offer now. For those that don't know, Cedar Point is considered by many to be the best roller coaster amusement park in the world. I went one time back when I was in 8th grade I believe and it was awesome. Located between Cleveland and Toledo, it's only a short 8 hr drive up I-75 from Knoxville. I suggest anyone that gets the opportunity to go, DO IT. And here's why:
First, it has the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, Top Thrill Dragster. At an amazing 420 feet tall, and a record breaking 120 mph top speed, it is now my favorite coaster ever, and I haven't even been on it. Only a short 12 second ride, it launches you from 0 to 120 mph in 4 seconds, up a 90 degree lift hill, to the top of the ride, 42 stories above the ground, with a magnificient view of all of Cedar Point, which is on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Erie. It then drops you at a straight 90 degree angle 400 feet while completing one corkscrew on the way down. Talk about sweet. To learn more about the coaster and view pics and a POV video on the coaster, click here.
Second, Millenium Force. Voted the number 1 steel roller coaster in the world in 2005, Millenium Force was the first coaster built to rise over 300 feet. At it's apex, Millenium Force stands 310 feet tall with an 80 degree descent which allows it's riders to reach 93 mph. Force contains 310-, 169-, and 182-foot tall hills, two tunnels, and two 122 degree overbanked turns. With a vertical drop of 300 feet and a ride time of 2 min. and 20 seconds, it is a site to be seen. To see the Millenium Force, click here.
Third, the other 14 roller coasters that helped the park earn it's title as the best roller coaster park in the world. Yes, that's right, Cedar Point has 16 roller coasters, 9 thrill rides, and much more. If your interested, feel free to visit Cedar Point.
And for those interested, here is a photo of Millenium Force, background left, and Top Thrill Dragster, front right.
First, it has the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, Top Thrill Dragster. At an amazing 420 feet tall, and a record breaking 120 mph top speed, it is now my favorite coaster ever, and I haven't even been on it. Only a short 12 second ride, it launches you from 0 to 120 mph in 4 seconds, up a 90 degree lift hill, to the top of the ride, 42 stories above the ground, with a magnificient view of all of Cedar Point, which is on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Erie. It then drops you at a straight 90 degree angle 400 feet while completing one corkscrew on the way down. Talk about sweet. To learn more about the coaster and view pics and a POV video on the coaster, click here.
Second, Millenium Force. Voted the number 1 steel roller coaster in the world in 2005, Millenium Force was the first coaster built to rise over 300 feet. At it's apex, Millenium Force stands 310 feet tall with an 80 degree descent which allows it's riders to reach 93 mph. Force contains 310-, 169-, and 182-foot tall hills, two tunnels, and two 122 degree overbanked turns. With a vertical drop of 300 feet and a ride time of 2 min. and 20 seconds, it is a site to be seen. To see the Millenium Force, click here.
Third, the other 14 roller coasters that helped the park earn it's title as the best roller coaster park in the world. Yes, that's right, Cedar Point has 16 roller coasters, 9 thrill rides, and much more. If your interested, feel free to visit Cedar Point.
And for those interested, here is a photo of Millenium Force, background left, and Top Thrill Dragster, front right.
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