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Roller Coaster <strong>Tour</strong>

Roller Coaster Tour

Wisconsin - New Jersey

We’re all for scenic drives and quiet time, but this jaunt through the Midwest to the Southeast is all about the thrills. We’ve selected some of the States’ very best theme parks and chosen the one ride from each which is sure to keep you gripped to your seats. Whether you want to ride the wheels of steel or prefer a wooden coaster, this stateside road trip is sure to keep you flying high.

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Hades 360 @ Mt Olympus

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Stop 1: Hades 360 @ Mt Olympus 1/13

Unlike many wooden coasters, Hades has a 360-degree roll which is sure to test even the hardiest of roller coaster fanatics. Built in 2005, the Hades 360 rollercoaster ride features a 140 feet drop, and is one of the heart-stopping highlights of this exciting theme park. It also features one of the longest underground tracks in the world. (Image credit: Royalbroil)

1701 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

https://www.mtolympuspark.com/

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Shivering Timbers @ Michigan’s Adventure

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Stop 2: Shivering Timbers @ Michigan’s Adventure 2/13

One of the ten longest wooden coasters in the world Holding the record as one of the longest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the state, Shivering Timbers is the star attraction at Michigan’s Adventure. It was developed and built by Custom Coasters has shivered the timbers of adrenaline seekers since 1998. With a max speed of 65mph and a whopping 122 foot drop, this ride gives plenty of ‘airtime’ for those who enjoy the butterflies in their stomach.

4750 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445

https://www.miadventure.com/

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Millennium Force @ Cedar Point

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Stop 3: Millennium Force @ Cedar Point 3/13

Aptly enough for its name, Millennium Force first opened its tracks to the public in the year 2000. Being the tallest roller coaster and the first to top 300 feet, it has continued to rank as one of the world's best steel coasters since its opening. Reaching speeds of 93 mph and shooting riders over toweing hils and through winding tunnels, you won't want to miss this iconic coaster at Ceader Point Amusment Park in Ohio.(Image credit: Jeremy Thompson)

1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870

https://www.cedarpoint.com/

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Ravine Flyer II @ Waldameer & Water World

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Stop 4: Ravine Flyer II @ Waldameer & Water World 4/13

Millennium Force isn’t the only roller coaster offering amazing views – the Ravine Flyer II is another thrill ride with a scenic edge. Here you’ll ascend 120 feet in the air for a quick glimpse, before decending over 3,000 feet of wooden track. With multiple awards under its belt, Ravine Flyer II is an absolute must. (Image credit: daveynin)

220 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, United States

http://waldameer.com/

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Phantom’s Revenge @ Kennywood

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Stop 5: Phantom’s Revenge @ Kennywood 5/13

Unusually for a roller coaster, the Phantom has his revenge on the second drop of the ride, which is steeper than the first due to hilly terrain on which the park was built. The ‘Revenge’ part of the name was given to the ride as it replaced the Steel Phantom back in 2001. Now taller and faster, the improved 232-foot coaster offers thrills like no other.

4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122

https://www.kennywood.com/

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Banshee @ Kings Island

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Stop 6: Banshee @ Kings Island 6/13

With a track length in excess of 4,124 feet metres, the Banshee at Kings Island, Ohio, is the world’s longest steel inverted coaster. While most coasters reach their top speeds at the first drop, due to the natual terrain underneeth Banshee, its maximum speed of 68 mph isn't reached until the midway point of the ride. (Image credit: Jeremy Thompson)

6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH 45040

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/

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The Voyage @ Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

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Stop 7: The Voyage @ Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 7/13

The Voyage is a wooden coaster, located at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. Built by The Gravity Group, the coaster was made to resemble the voyage of the Mayflower by Pilgrims to North America in 1620. With a Golden Ticket award from Amusement Today magazine, and a total of 24.3 seconds of air time, The Voyage is one of the Midwest’s very best.

452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579

http://www.holidayworld.com/

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Thunderhead @ Dollywood

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Stop 8: Thunderhead @ Dollywood 8/13

Named after the nearby mountain in Smoky Mountains National Park, Thunderhead features a 100-foot drop and reaches top speeds of 55 mph. Situated between two rocky mountains and comprimising more than 20 turns and over 30 crossovers, its thrills and views are guranteed to impress. (Image credit: Coasterman1234)

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

http://www.dollywood.com/

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Goliath @ Six Flags Over Georgia

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Stop 9: Goliath @ Six Flags Over Georgia 9/13

As the thrill-seekers’ highlight of Six Flags Over Georgia, the Goliath soars an impressive 200 feet in the sky. As the coaster swirls down the drain into a 540-degree spiral you’ll hit a series of bunny hops designed to keep you on your toes. Goliath reaches 70mph during its run, ensuring a hair-raising ride throughout. (Image credit: Coasterman1234)

275 Riverside Parkway Southwest, Austell, GA 30168

https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia

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Fury 325 @ Carowinds

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Stop 10: Fury 325 @ Carowinds 10/13

Carowinds’ main attraction is so intense, they put it in the name – with a 325 foot drop at 81 degrees, Fury 325 is among the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the North Ameirca, reaching 95mph during its reign of terror. It’s taller than the Statue of Liberty and packs many twists and turns including a fast-paced horseshoe turn more than 150 feet in the air.

300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

https://www.carowinds.com/

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Apollo’s Chariot @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Stop 11: Apollo’s Chariot @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg 11/13

With roughly 135 seconds of ride time, Apollo’s Chariot will have you feeling the rush while you coast over its eight airtime hills, ranging between 49 and 131 feet high. As one of the most popular parks on our route, you’re advised to get there early if you want to experience Apollo's thrills and hills. (Image credit: Piotrus)

1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/

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Intimidator 305 @ Kings Dominion

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Stop 12: Intimidator 305 @ Kings Dominion 12/13

Opened in 2010, the park’s most popular coaster is named for after the NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. The Intimidator 305 reaches a maximum height of 305, making for a spectacular view as you ascend to the top., Get ready for a stomach-churning of 300 foot drop and incredible rushes of speed. (Image credit: daveynin)

16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047

https://www.kingsdominion.com/

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El Toro @ Six Flags  Great Adventure

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Stop 13: El Toro @ Six Flags Great Adventure 13/13

El Toro - ‘The Bull’ truly lives up to its name, as the wooden coaster takes a series of sharp turns over the course of its 4,400 feet of track. Consistently voted among the Golden Ticket’s favourite wooden coasters, El Toro hits 70mph from the very first drop – and in terms of airtime, is hard to beat. (Image credit: Paulm27)

1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527

https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

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