How did Cedar Point became a popular amusement park?

Cedar Point is a peninsula in northern Ohio located along Lake Erie, as well as an amusement park at the same location. It is located near Sandusky, Ohio. In the nineteenth century, Cedar Point served as the site for a lighthouse and as a port for fishermen. In 1867, the peninsula became linked to a small railroad. read more

As amusement technology advanced, Cedar Point used its massive 364 acres, and prime location on a peninsula to its advantage. Through the early 1900s, multiple roller coasters were built on the property to attract visitors from around the country. read more

Cedar Point also received the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Amusement Park in the World" from Amusement Today for 16 consecutive years from 1997–2013. The park is the most visited seasonal amusement park in the United States with an estimated 3.6 million visitors in 2017. read more

Cedar Park has become known as the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” because it has been host to more roller coasters than any other amusement park. However, at this time, it is tied with Six Flags Magic Mountain for the most roller coasters. read more