Located on the coast of Lake Erie in Sandusky, is perhaps one of my favorite summer activities in Ohio. Where else are you going to have a gorgeous view from the best rollercoasters in the world?
If you live anywhere near the Midwest, or if you are a fan of roller coasters, you have heard of Cedar Point. We are fortunate to live a short drive from America’s Roller Coast and head to the park a couple times a year. Visiting Cedar Point each summer was a highlight of my own childhood and a tradition that we are happy to pass on with our children. No matter your age, that first glimpse of the coasters when you drive onto the causeway, still starts the butterflies in your belly and squeals of excitement fill the car. There have been many changes over the years, but classics like the Blue Streak {celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year!} and my favorite, Raptor {celebrating it’s 20th! anniversary} never go out of style.
Cedar Point has really become a great place for families with young kids. This year especially, they have added two new incredible family rides in the Gemini Midway. The Lake Erie Eagles and the Pipe Scream are Cedar Point’s new rides for 2014 and they have added in some new seating and shaded spaces, really improving the entire aesthetic in that area of the park.
A change that we were also thrilled to see this year was in concession choices. Our kids tend to eat {mostly} healthy stuff and amusement parks are notorious for overpriced junk food. My personal favorites are those Cedar Point fries, I justify every delicious bite with all of the miles we log walking around Cedar Point. But, man can not live on fries alone, so I LOVED seeing that Cedar Point has added healthier snack options at the park. At the Coca-Cola drink station near the back of the park, you can grab oranges, apples, and cut up watermelon to go, along with water and juice. We also picked up the souvenir cups, worth every penny, and re-filled iced water and lemonade all day for free.
We hit up all of our favorite rides, some countless times, and had a great day at the park! What is your favorite Cedar Point ride?
Military members, both retired and active duty can take advantage of FREE admission from June 30 through July 6th with a valid ID {military ID or honorable discharge papers} and military families will receive huge discounts on tickets as well.
Disclosure: Cedar Point invited us to visit the park as their guests and treated us to lunch. All opinions, commentary, and fun having are our own.
4 comments:
One of these days, I'm going to make a weekend trip to Cedar Point! It sounds like so much fun!
LOVE that ferris wheel shot! The colors are perfect!
Any idea on a cheap but clean place to stay that is close to the park? Jeremy and I are thinking about making the trip up sometime this summer if possible! I lived in Ohio for 18 years and still haven't gone to Cedar Point, so I think it's time. Also, any discount advice aside from military? I'm so glad y'all had a good time, you deserve it! :)
Cedar Point was a major staple in my childhood too! :) I can't wait till the older boy is big enough for the big rides... but also, the kiddie rides are top notch. Worth the trip every time!
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