1. Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

When it debuted back in 2003, this appropriately named coaster was the tallest one in the world, with a doozy of a 400-foot drop.
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Some of us love the thrill of a speeding roller coaster, seeking out the best rides that amusement parks in America have to offer. Some of us prefer to keep our two feet on the ground. If you want to see what the fuss is about without leaving the ground, or if you just can’t get enough of the thrill rides and want to relive them from home, there are tons of virtual roller coaster rides to check out online.
These virtual roller coaster rides aren’t wimpy videos from afar, they’re first-person takes that will make you feel like you’re actually on the ride. We did the research for you, experiencing virtual roller coasters from coast to coast, and have whittled down our list to the best of the best. For roller coaster fans, these stunners are worth waiting in line for in person, but if you can’t make it there, these virtual roller coaster rides are a good substitute. For the coaster-shy, they’re a way to experience almost the real thing.
From Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia and SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, these virtual roller coasters will give you a thrill from home. If you’re craving for even more ways to entertain yourself from your couch, check out online party games that are ace for a wild night in and the best movies on Netflix.
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