Cedar Point
Cedar Point packs around 70 rides, including more than a dozen roller coasters, onto a narrow spit of land jutting into Lake Erie. It has been called the roller coaster capital of the world, and the big coasters are why most people come.
Cedar Point packs around 70 rides, including more than a dozen roller coasters, onto a narrow spit of land jutting into Lake Erie. It has been called the roller coaster capital of the world, and the big coasters are why most people come.
Steel Vengeance, Millennium Force, Maverick, Valravn and the relaunched Top Thrill 2 are the headline rides, and the queues for them build fast after opening.
A mile of Lake Erie beach runs alongside the midway, with the historic hotel Breakers at the tip of the peninsula.
Autumn weekends bring haunted mazes and shorter operating dates, so the calendar matters as much as the ride list.
Operating dates, hours, ride availability and the paid Fast Lane skip-the-line system all change through the season and year to year. Check cedarpoint.com before you travel, and buy tickets in advance for the lower price.
Ride the biggest coasters at rope drop or late in the day. Fast Lane is worth it on peak summer Saturdays and holiday weekends.
The park sits about an hour west of Cleveland and an hour east of Toledo. There is on-site lodging if you want two days.
Coasters close in high wind and lightning, common over the lake. A flexible day and a rain plan help.
When is Cedar Point open?
Broadly from early May through Labor Day daily, then weekends into early November for HalloWeekends. Confirm exact dates on the official site.
Should I buy tickets in advance?
Yes. Online tickets are cheaper than the gate, and season passes pay off quickly if you go more than twice.
Is Fast Lane worth it?
On busy summer days and event weekends it saves hours. On a quiet spring weekday it is usually unnecessary.
How many coasters are there?
Around 18, more than almost any other park, ranging from family coasters to record-holding hypercoasters.
Cedar Point opened as a bathing beach resort in 1870, making it one of the oldest operating amusement parks in North America.
It is owned by Six Flags Entertainment, formed by the 2024 merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags, and is the company's flagship park. Its ride collection and lakefront setting draw visitors from across the Midwest.
This page is an independent guide for visitors. It is not affiliated with Cedar Point or its operator.
