Think you've been on some extreme rides? The Travel Channel has the list of some oldies, newbies and some rides not yet open to the public. Join us, as we get VIP access to America's "Extreme Terror Rides."
Stratosphere
Las Vegas, Nevada
One hundred stories above the Las Vegas strip is the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, home to the world's highest amusement park.
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio
Spread across 364 acres along Lake Erie is one of the largest collections of rollercoasters in the nation. Cedar Point's claim to fame is the Top Thrill Dragster, a 120-mph adrenaline rush and the award-winning Millennium Force.
Extreme World
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Welcome to the Midwest's largest extreme sports park where visitors can experience hang-gliding and skydiving on Extreme World's Skycoaster. And if Skycoaster doesn't get the blood pumping, then Terminal Velocity will. On "Velocity" visitors will experience bungee jumping but without the cord.
Fahrenheit
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey Park isn't just for the chocolate lovers anymore. Today, it's also drawing scores of extreme rollercoaster riders. On Fahrenheit, it's not the 121-foot vertical climb, but the 97-degree drop, that makes Fahrenheit the coaster with the steepest drop in the United States.
King's Island
Cincinnati, Ohio
Get a bird's eye view on Fire Hawk. Visitors won't be sitting comfortably on this ride, but suspended face down. Starting off with its passengers on their backs, once Fire Hawk reaches its climax, riders are flipped over to enjoy the rest of the coaster face down!
Galaxyland
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to the world's biggest and baddest indoor triple-loop rollercoaster. Located inside the West Edmonton Mall, Galaxyland's Mindbender completes 1,498 feet of loops, twists and turns in just 73 seconds, reaching speeds of 65mph!
Six Flags
Jackson, New Jersey
Introducing the fastest and highest coaster in the United States -- Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, meaning "King of the Coasters" boasts 456 feet in height, and speeds reaching 128mph at launch. The Statue of Liberty would undoubtedly fit under Kingda Ka's main arch.
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