Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

If you're looking for a thrill to top off the summer months, a ride on one of the record-breaking roller coasters in the U.S. should do the trick. Roller coasters around the country hold various ...

The old adage that “speed kills” is ringing true among the world’s fastest roller coasters that have been closing at an alarming rate — but fortunately for thrill seekers a new coaster king will soon ...

For the Disney thrill-seeker, there is a fantastic variety of roller coasters at Disneyland, from milder coasters to ones ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

When it comes to summer excitement, Pennsylvania has a deep bench of amusement park options. This may not surprise anyone who already knew that Pennsylvania amusement parks regularly take home awards ...

There are two kinds of people who like to go to amusement and theme parks. There are those who like to soak up the atmosphere ...

Florida theme parks offer a variety of roller coasters for thrill seekers. Some coasters feature high speeds and exciting inversions, while others incorporate music. Several popular coasters are ...

If you’re going to celebrate roller coasters, you’re probably in the right state. National Roller Coaster Day has been observed Aug. 16 for about 40 years, commemorating the date of the 1898 patent on ...

On a blustery January afternoon in Valencia, California, I decided to revisit Six Flags Magic Mountain for the first time in 20 years. My only other visit was around 2004, when I was 14 years old and ...