10 US Roller Coasters

Think you've got a stomach made of steal? After riding some these hurl-worthy beasts, we bet there's no way you hold down your lunch.

Grab a mop partner, this could get messy.

1. The Alpengeist: Busche Gardens, Williamsburg, VA

Start off your roller coaster quest with something a little less extreme and board the Alpengeist, the resident roller coaster of Busche Gardens, Williamsburg. Reaching incredible heights of 195 feet and travelling at speeds of 67 miles per hour, this ride will take you through 6 thrilling inversions and eventually come to a drop 170 feet in height, where you will be plummeted back down to earth.


Hurl Factor: 7/10

2. The Desperado: Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino, Primm, NV

Take a step up, literally, and plummet 225 feet at a force of 4 G's on the Desperado. But wait, that's not all; there's another drop to come. Although the second drop sends you free falling for a more modest 155 feet, it is equally as exhilarating as the first and will leave you stunned and clutching your stomach for mercy.

Hurl Factor: 7.5/10

3. The Comet: The Great Escape, Lake George, NY

The Comet makes the list purely for its great historical significance (It's been making us hurl since 1927). That said, it does boast some epically awesome hills and drops, resulting in some truly rad air time.

Hurl Factor: 7/10

4. Steel Force: Dorney Park, Allentown, PA

Reaching top speeds of 75 mph, Steel Force will take you around faster than even your own car. This 200 foot "hypercoaster" will take you on the wildest ride of your life, with every twist, turn, bend and jolt bringing with it stomach busting adrenaline. Toilets are to your left.

Hurl Factor: 8/10

5. The Beast: Paramount's King Island, Cincinnati, OH

Known as the world's longest wooden roller coaster, the Beast offers one of the world's longest running times. You'll experience feelings of exhilaration (mixed with a little gastronomic pain) for a full 4 minutes and 50 seconds. Don't think you can handle close to five minutes of stomach churning action? Stay off the ride.

Hurl Factor: 8/10

6. The Raptor: Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

Up until 1994, the Raptor was the world's longest, fastest and tallest coaster of its kind. Today it still ranks among the best, offering some wicked thrills throughout every inch of its 3,790 foot track.

Hurl Factor: 9/10

7. Steel Phantom: Kennywood, Pittsburgh, PA

Prepare your voice boxes for a serious scream-a-thon. This intense scream-machine offers G forces greater than those experienced by NASA astronauts, ensuring an experience that can only be topped, well, by a trip to the moon!

Hurl Factor: 8/10

8. The Cyclone: Astroland, Brooklyn, NY

In 1927, this ride broke records in speed, height and fright and continues to push those boundaries in the present. The coaster has been imitated across the world, mostly owing to its infamous 58.6 degree drop, plummeting you down to earth at a rip roaring 60 mph.

Hurl Factor: 6.5/10

9. Magnum XL-200: Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

Arguably the world's best steel coaster, the Magnum XL-200 was the first of its kind to break the 200-foot height barrier when it opened in 1989. Forget the thrills and high speeds; make sure you keep your eyes open so you can view the stunning scene of Lake Erie from the top. That is of course, if your stomach can handle it.

Hurl Factor: 10/10

10. The Thunderbolt: Kennywood, Pittsburgh, PA

Forget the comfort of making a long climb up. the Thunderbolt begins by shooting you soaring down a stomach churning ravine at what feels like supersonic speed. This, coupled with its use of old style harnesses gives it a near unparalleled fear (and hurl) factor on the U.S roller coaster circuit https://bestonrollercoaster.com/.



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