Sunday is National Roller Coaster Day. Normally, I'd implore you to put your phone away, make tracks for the nearest amusement park, and mark the occasion by screaming like a ninny on a thrill machine. But, you know, COVID.
Sure, some parks are open, and some coasters are rolling. If there is one near you, go for it. But now, in the summer of our discontent, the only ups and downs that many of us are contemplating are the ones on coronavirus and unemployment charts. Oh, how we long for this thing to be over and to return to normal. In that spirit, let’s honor Roller Coaster Day by taking a look at some of the most iconic rides in the U.S. They aren’t theBut these are the coasters that have stood the test of time, captured our imaginations, and caused lots and lots of knuckles to turn white. They are the ones that have been there through good times and bad and will be there when this thing is over.
Built in 1927, it's not the oldest coaster still operating, but it‘s plenty old. And it harks back to the days when Coney Island was the epicenter of the amusement universe. Still, the Cyclone is not merely a living piece of Americana. It remains surprisingly vital and stands tall, along with the Wonder Wheel, as beacons of a resurgent Coney Island.
There are many other vintage coasters to consider, including Jack Rabbit, Thunderbolt, and Racer, the three glorious 1920s-era rides at
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Cedar Point will never be topped. Greatest roller coaster /ride park in the world.
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