Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or a casual coaster fan, there are exciting rides to experience at theme parks across America.
From brand-new roller coasters like the Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, to thrilling favorites such as Fury 325 at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, here are 25 of the most exciting theme park rides in the US.
Twisted Cyclone at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia
Twisted Cyclone, a combination wood/steel roller coaster, is the newest addition to the coaster lineup at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Reaching a speed of 50 miles per hour, this ride gets your adrenaline pumping from the get-go with a 75-foot initial drop from about 10 stories high.
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey
Towering more than 450 feet in the air at its highest point, Kingda Ka earns the distinction of being the tallest roller coaster on the planet.
And as the world's second-fastest coaster, it zips from 0 to 128 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. It's surpassed in speed only by Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which tops out at 149.1 miles per hour.
Fury 325 at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina
Fury 325 is one of the world's tallest giga coasters — a class of roller coasters that range from 300 to 399 feet tall and complete a circuit, according to Coaster Critic. The "325" in the ride's name refers to its peak height.
This imposing coaster, which crosses the North and South Carolina state lines, can reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour.
It was named the best steel roller coaster in America in 2017 by the Golden Ticket Awards.
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