Best Steel Roller Coaster
Steel coasters are hugely popular among thrill seekers because of the fast, intense, and smooth ride they provide. Compared to traditional wood coasters, they can feature a wider array of elements (loops, corkscrews, etc) and can be built taller – most of the coasters on this list feature drops exceeding 200-feet! We’ve selected North America’s best steel roller coasters, all of which have won multiple industry awards and rank highly among enthusiasts and experts. These modern thrill rides cost tens of millions of dollars to construct and thrill millions of riders each year.
Why it's best:
Superman: Ride of Steel is the undisputed king of steel coasters. Since opening in May 2000, the ride has won countless awards and accolades for its extreme ride experience. The coaster begins with one of the tallest and steepest drops in the world, followed by a huge &ldquo... read full review
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At Canada’s Wonderland, just north of Toronto, sits a behemoth of a coaster, literally! Behemoth stretches along the back of the park and completely dominates the skyline. This new for 2008 thrill ride is Canada’s tallest, fastest and biggest roller coaster. Behe...
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Located in the vacation capital of Orlando, Florida, Dueling Dragons at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is actually two different coasters and an amazing theme rolled into one incredible attraction. After traversing a winding dungeon that sets the story for the great ...
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X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain is a hard ride to describe because it’s so unique. If you don’t know what it is, you’re in for a shock! This ‘4th dimension’ coaster flips riders seats along an axis, while the coaster itself performs its own maneu...
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Cedar Point, one of the world’s best amusement parks, is “the roller coaster capital of the world” and its crown jewel is Millennium Force. It’s still the tallest and fastest lift-based coaster in North America, despite opening nearly 10 years ago. Th...
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