Why it's a best pick:
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. The ride begins with quick journey up a mammoth 310-foot lift hill alongside Lake Erie before plummeting riders down an incredibly steep 300-foot drop at 93 mph. The coaster makes use of several low-to-the-ground curves and tunnels to intensify the sensation of speed and g-force. Millennium Force is also one of the longest coasters ever built with a track length measuring well over a mile. There’s nothing like hurtling down that huge first drop, so be prepared to wait in a lengthy line with everyone else wanting to experience one of the world’s best coasters. For a wildly fast and intense ride with the wind blowing in your face, be sure to wait for the front row. People travel to Cedar Point from around the world to experience their world class coaster collection, and Millennium Force is the best the park has to offer.
Manufacturer Description: What else can possibly be said? Cedar Point took the roller coaster record book to new heights and speeds in 2000 with the addition of the epic Millennium Force. Termed a "giga-coaster" for its extreme height, this colossal coaster looms an incredible 310 feet above the ground and reaches a top speed of 93 mph! Millennium Force destroyed 10 world records when it debuted in the first year of the new millennium. In 2006, Millennium Force was voted No. 2 in the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World" category in a poll conducted by Amusement Today.
