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Cedar Point • Aerial Photography
Cedar Point is one of the oldest and most iconic amusement parks in the United States. Founded in 1870, it is located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. It is known as "The Roller Coaster Capital of the World" and boasts the most roller coasters of any amusement park in the world.
The park features over 70 rides, including some of the most famous and thrilling roller coasters in the world. Its flagship ride is the Millennium Force, a giga coaster with a 310-foot drop and speeds of up to 93 mph. Other popular coasters include Valravn, Steel Vengeance, and Maverick. The Top Thrill Dragster is closed permanently as of September 2022. The park offers a variety of flat rides, water rides, and thrill rides, as well as a wide selection of family friendly rides and attractions.
Cedar Point also offers a variety of live entertainment, including shows in the Music Hall Theater, shows in the park's outdoor theater, and a variety of seasonal events. In addition to the rides and entertainment, Cedar Point has a number of restaurants, shops, and accommodations.
Cedar Point has won several awards over the years!
-Golden Ticket Award for Best Amusement Park in the World (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001)
-Best Roller Coaster in the World for Steel Vengeance (2018)
-Best Kids Area for Planet Snoopy (2018)
-Best Waterpark for Soak City (2018)
-Best Food Festival for Taste of Cedar Point (2018)
-Best Special Event for HalloWeekends (2018)
-Best Outdoor Nighttime Event for Luminosity (2018)
-Best New Ride for Valravn (2016) -Best Steel Roller Coaster for Millennium Force (2015)
-Best Kids’ Area for Camp Snoopy (2015)
-Best Steel Roller Coaster for Maverick (2014)
-Best Kids’ Area for Camp Snoopy (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
-Best Waterpark for Soak City (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
