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Cedar Point

Theme & amusement parks ·Sandusky ·Open now
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Cedar Point is an amusement park on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio.

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Why go

  • GateKeeper trains pass through two 100-foot support columns at the entrance plaza.
  • Five coasters over 200 feet (about 61 metres): Magnum XL-200, Millennium Force, Valravn, Steel Vengeance and Top Thrill 2.
  • Maverick’s 100-foot drop at 95 degrees and mid-ride launch to 70 mph.
  • A one-mile sandy beach on Lake Erie.
  • Opened in 1870, Cedar Point is the United States’ second-oldest operating amusement park.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 20:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 22:00
Saturday10:00 – 22:00
Sunday10:00 – 22:00

Rides and age limits

Wild Mouse
A named ride at Cedar Point
Raptor
Inverted coaster Opened in 1994 as the first inverted coaster with a cobra roll.
Cedar Creek Mine Ride
The park’s second-oldest roller coaster Opened in 1969.
Midway Carousel
The park’s oldest surviving ride Installed in 1946.
Siren’s Curse
Vekoma tilt coaster Opened in 2025.

Don't miss

  • Grand PavilionOpened in 1888 as a two-storey theatre and concert hall, with a bowling alley and photography studio; the building still stands.Cedar Point
  • ColiseumBuilt in 1906, it has a ballroom upstairs and an arcade downstairs. Ballroom dances helped the park through the Depression.Cedar Point
  • Blue StreakBuilt in 1964, it is Cedar Point’s oldest surviving roller coaster.Cedar Point
  • CorkscrewOpened in 1976 as the first coaster to cross a midway and feature three inversions.Cedar Point
  • Cedar Point LightBuilt in 1862, it is the peninsula’s oldest structure. The restored light was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.Lake Erie peninsula

With kids

  • Camp Snoopy, near Gemini, has seven rides and two kiddie coasters, including Woodstock Express.
  • Kiddy Kingdom, near GateKeeper, has 11 rides.
  • Planet Snoopy, near WindSeeker, has eight rides.
  • Cedar Point Shores is next door, with pools and family attractions. It requires separate admission.

Tips for your visit

  • Book a private tour tailored to your must-do list.
  • Drink and dining plans are available for park visitors.
  • Birthday packages include admission, a meal, a drink and a sweet or savory snack; at least eight paid packages are required.
  • On select dates, HalloWeekends has daytime Halloween activities and nighttime haunted mazes and scare zones.

Facilities

  • Cottages at Lighthouse Point 64 cottages on the peninsula’s west bank.
  • Hotel Breakers The park’s oldest and closest resort. It opened in 1905 with 600 guest rooms and a café seating 400; these are opening-era figures.

Shorts

History

The park grew from a bathing beach into an amusement park on a Lake Erie peninsula. Its name comes from the peninsula’s abundant cedar trees, which was first known locally for fishing.

  1. 1890A water toboggan launched riders down a ramp into Lake Erie as the park’s first ride.
  2. 1892The 7.6-metre Switchback Railway opened as the park’s first roller coaster.
  3. 1897George Arthur Boeckling took charge and introduced rides, park facilities and hotels.
  4. 2000Millennium Force debuted as the world’s tallest and fastest complete-circuit coaster, reaching 94.5 metres and 150 km/h.
  5. 2016–2018Mean Streak closed and was refurbished as Steel Vengeance, which debuted in 2018.

How to get there

  • CarCross the Cedar Point Causeway to reach the peninsula.

Sources: Cedar Point - Wikipedia · Cedar Point - Wikipedia (part 2) · Cedar Point - Wikipedia (part 3) · Cedar Point - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Cedar Point | Amusement Park in Ohio · Cedar Point Amusement Park | Daily Tickets & Ad… · Cedar Point | Group Discount Tickets · Cedar Point - Wikipedia · Cedar Point - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
1 Cedar Point Dr, OH, Sandusky

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Questions and answers

How do you get to Cedar Point from Sandusky?

Cross the Cedar Point Causeway to reach the peninsula.

What are Cedar Point’s group admission rules?

Group admission is available for parties of 15 to 99. A group gets one free admission for every 15 purchases; meal and drink packages are also available.

Can large groups arrange an event at Cedar Point?

Groups of at least 100 can arrange custom corporate events.

Are group accommodation rates available at Cedar Point?

Special accommodation rates are available for groups booking at least 10 rooms and for youth groups.

Where is Cedar Point Marina?

It is on the Sandusky Bay side of the peninsula, beside the amusement park.

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