Cedar Point, OH.

Anyone that knows me knows I am the biggest thrill seeker. I may use the lines "I don't know if I should do this" and "I can't do it" a few times but I always end up going for it. After researching many different amusement parks and the most popular around, I noticed that Cedar Point managed to always be in the top five of any list I saw. Meaning, I had to go! My boyfriend and I ventured out on this eight-hour drive to Sandusky, Ohio last year for my twenty-first birthday. (These pictures were taken off my iPhone and not my regular camera).

Crappy quality photos. If I had known I would eventually be using these pictures, I would have planned more accordingly!

When we visited, Gatekeeper was their newest ride. Instead of riding along the tracks - you're riding beside them. I love sitting front row of any roller coaster because before the big drop, you always hang at the top for a few seconds while waiting for the rest of the train to meet you.

The closest amusement park to me is Six Flags Great Adventure where they have Kingda Ka - the tallest, fastest coaster ever. This ride is its twin (literally) - Top Thrill Dragster. Everything about the two rides is identical except their harnesses. Kingda Ka has an overhead harness while Top Thrill Dragster only has a lap bar. Clearly I enjoyed the freedom of only having a lap bar much more than an overhead harness.

Millenium Force is easily one of the longest, tallest, SMOOTHEST roller coasters I have ever been on. If I had to come here and only ride this coaster for an entire day - I wouldn't mind a bit!

These are the seats of Gatekeeper.

Tips:

- When I visited Cedar Point, it was a Friday right in the middle of summer. It was busy but could definitely have been busier. I bought a fast pass because I wasn't sure what to expect but by the end of the day I was so happy I did. At Six Flags GA, you can buy a fast pass and "reserve" your spot in line by picking a time to come back to the ride. For example: Kingda Ka at 4:45PM. I prefer Cedar Point's fast pass MUCH more - it's a wristband that you show to the ride operator and cut half the line - no choosing times! I would recommend it to anyone that is visiting this park for only a day, like myself. I wanted to get as many rides as I could as many times as I wanted and the fast pass made sure I did that.

- I booked a package through Cedar Point's website that included hotel, park tickets, and my fast pass. It could have also included dining but my boyfriend and I chose to dine outside of the park. I saved about $100 booking through the website instead of booking each separately. Also, if you stay on Cedar Point property, you get to enter the park an hour before it opens - also very convenient for someone who is making a quick day trip as I did.

I would absolutely recommend this amusement park to any thrill seeker but also say that it is manageable in a full day so don't plan for more than that!