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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 records for their speed, drops, and height and even the cost to build them. Read on to discover more about a few record-breaking roller coasters in the United States you can take a spin on this summer. CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE ROLLER COASTER, WORLD-FAMOUS, IS STILL ‘THRIVING’: HERE ARE 5 FUN FACTS Check out these four.
Kingda Ka - Jackson, New Jersey The Beast - Mason, Ohio TMNT Shellraiser - East Rutherford, New Jersey Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - Orlando, Florida 1. Kingda Ka - Jackson, New Jersey Kingda Ka, located in Jackson, New Jersey, holds multiple records in the U.S.
and on a global scale. Kingda Ka is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Once you're at the park, this coaster won't be difficult for you to spot, with its vibrant green track towering hundreds of feet above the ground.
Theme parks around the United States hold records for their thrilling aspects, and even their expense. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images I Gerardo Mora/Getty Images) The Jersey roller coaster is not just the tallest in the country, but it's also the tallest in the world, measuring 456 feet.
This ride starts with riders going from 1 to 128 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Its speed also makes the roller coas.