5 Tallest Roller Coasters in the US in 2023

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 Tallest Roller Coasters in the US in 2023. If you want to read more about the tallest roller coasters in America and check out our detailed analysis of the amusement parks industry, you can go to 15 Tallest Roller Coasters in the US in 2023.

5. Intimidator 305

Height: 305 feet

Manufactured by Intamin AG, Intimidator 305 certainly lives up to its name as there have been numerous reports of people blacking out after their rides. It has a height of 305 feet with a 300 feet drop which can be hard for many to stomach due to its high speed and intimidating curves. This giant steel roller coaster is located in Kings Dominion Park in Doswell, Virginia.

4. Millennium Force

Height: 310 feet

The Millenium Force, with its 310 feet height and 300 feet drop, has everything you would need in a gripping roller coaster ride. Manufactured by Intamin AG it is located at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio. This Giga Coaster takes you on a scenic ride, passing two tunnels and over four hills, certainly a riveting ride full of high speed movements.

3. Fury 325

Height: 325 feet

Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, Fury 325 has a height of 325 feet and offers a 2km long track, which means that customers enjoy a longer ride. The high barrel turn and high speed curve are two of its most thrilling features that make it a smooth and action-packed ride. Fury 325 is located at the Carowinds Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2. Superman: Escape From Krypton

Height: 415 feet

Also manufactured by Intamin AG, Superman; Escape From Krypton roller coaster has an incredible height of 415 feet. This height combined with its double drop towers and backward-launching cars, makes it an absolute thrill ride. It is located at the Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The shuttle trains are propelled forward with such brilliance that it gives the feeling of being completely suspended in mid-air, thus a homage to Superman.

1. Kingda Ka

Height: 456 feet

Manufactured by Intamin AG, Kingda Ka is located at the Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, New Jersey. It is officially at the top of our list of 15 tallest roller coasters in the US as of 2023. Kingda Ka has a whopping height of 456 feet, which also makes it the highest roller coaster in the world. Its bone-chilling 418 feet drop is quite the joy-ride for adrenaline junkies.

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