Tag: “Thrill Rides”
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Jenkinson's Amusements Rides
When visiting Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey (along the Jersey Shore), be sure to get plenty of tickets to ride the rides at Jenkinson's Amusements Rides on the boardwalk. There are plenty of rides for people of all ages.
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Six Flags Great Adventure: A Place Where Roller Coasters Rule
Six Flags Great Adventure is celebrating its 34th year of operation (2008) in Jackson, New Jersey, situated between New York City and Philadelphia. For those that know the Six Flags brand, it's about the thrill rides.
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Knoebels Amusement Resort
Knoebels Amusement Resort has been owned and operated by the Knoebels Family since 1926. The park features tons of amusement rides, ranging from old midway-type rides, to brand-new roller coasters.
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Tornado
Another great, old sign at the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The Tornado is a kiddie ride, but no kiddies were on this ride today.
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Touching the Clouds
When Great Adventure opened in 1974, it was all about being the biggest and the best. Today, as the park has become known for its roller coasters, it is only fitting that it has the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world - Kingda Ka!
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Scream!
This is the down part of the track on Kingda Ka, the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Nothing quite like reaccelerating to 128 mph after reaching a peek of 456 feet.
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El Toro
This is the second drop on El Toro, the world's highest and fastest wooden roller coaster (2008). Up until this year it also claimed the steepest drop on a wooden coaster.
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Daredevil Dive
For the Daredevil's Dive, here's the concept... Strap you onto the end of a cable, hoist you and a friend to 140 feet and then...
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El Toro Setting
This is a view of El Toro from the backside as the sun starts to set on Great Adventure.
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The Great American Screem Machine
Built in 1989, the Great American Screem Machine used to be Great Adventure's tallest and fastest, boasting 7 loops. It still packs a wallop!
