For a few minutes of pure, unfiltered, scream-out-loud fun, nothing beats a ride on a roller coaster. We’ve rounded up the world’s most exhilarating rides, from old-school wooden wonders to towering ...

Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

When it comes to summer excitement, Pennsylvania has a deep bench of amusement park options. This may not surprise anyone who already knew that Pennsylvania amusement parks regularly take home awards ...

Florida theme parks offer a variety of roller coasters for thrill seekers. Some coasters feature high speeds and exciting inversions, while others incorporate music. Several popular coasters are ...

If you’re going to celebrate roller coasters, you’re probably in the right state. National Roller Coaster Day has been observed Aug. 16 for about 40 years, commemorating the date of the 1898 patent on ...

The origins of roller coasters can be traced back primarily to Russian ice slides in the 17th century. The idea of an elevated track-based ride evolved throughout Europe, but the modern conception of ...

The Beast at Kings Island remains one of the top wooden coasters in the world nearly 50 years after it opened. Mystic Timbers at Kings Island ranked among the top 10 wooden coasters in Amusement Today ...