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Cedar Point Ready For Another Season Of Thrills

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Cedar Point Is Ready

Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 triple-launch strata rollercoaster will open on May 4th. Right off the bat with a coaster debut, A 420-foot-tall triple-launch strata rollercoaster opening day. Cedar Point officials report the ride will be ready to thrill on opening day for guests.

Top Thril 2 Is Ready!

Top Thrill 2 replaces the Top Thrill Dragster with the new 420-foot-tall “vertical spike tower.” the “tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster in the world.” With a new twist to the ride, the ride’s second launch when guests will be launched in reverse at 101 mph, rising into the sky at a 90-degree angle.

How Many Can Ride Top Thrill At A Time? 

Start with three 20-passenger trains with the open-air feeling seating. launching you fast to reach speeds of  70 plus mph on towards Top Thrill, not one but two ′s 420-foot-tall “top hat towers.” But that’s not the half of it. Remember, this ride goes backward on the second launch. Sending you speeding along at 120 mph.

What’s next is speeding you into a backward climb at a 90-degree angle on a new 420-foot-tall “spike” tower. You will catch some sweet air, then race forward, clocking in at 120 mph. Then, finally, you get to cross the finish line with a smile.

Cedar Point Moves Up In The Amusement Rankings

A recent ranking in the beaconjournal.com of the Top 10 best-rated parks in the U.S. has listed Cedar Point in Sandusky at No. 4. The ranking by the Westgate Palace Hotel at Universal looked at everything from Instagram hashtags, monthly Google search volume, and the percentage of “excellent” reviews on TripAdvisor when determining the Top 10.

Are Some Of The Favorite Coasters Still There From the Past? 

The Blue Streak is Cedar Point’s oldest and most classic coaster! Courtesy of Cedar Point

The Blue Streak is Cedar Point’s oldest and most classic coaster! Courtesy of Cedar Point

18 world-class roller coasters to three areas filled with rides and attractions for kids and families, plus an 18-acre waterpark with plunging slides and shallow-depth kids areas, you’ll quickly find out why Cedar Point is known as The Amazement Park™  Some of the favorites still include

  1. The Blue Streak
  2. The Cedar Creek Mine Ride
  3. Corkscrew
  4. Gemini
  5. Iron Dragon
  6. Maverik
  7. Millennium Force
  8. Raptor
  9. Rougarou
  10. And the New Top Thrill 2

General Info On Cedar Point That Includes Tickets & Season Passes Can Be Found By Clicking Here For Cedar Point’s Website

5 Must-Try Burgers In Metro Detroit

Looking for must-try burgers in Metro Detroit? Good news! Look no further because we have got you covered.

There are tons of delicious options for burgers in and around Detroit. So, whether you’re looking for something classic or out of the ordinary, you can find it in Metro Detroit. You just have to know where to look!

5 Of The Best Burgers In Metro Detroit

Sure, Detroit is famous for its Coney Dogs; however, that doesn’t mean there isn’t great options for burgers, as well. So, whether you’re a local or someone coming to Detroit for the NFL draft, you’re not going to have to go very far for a delicious burger.

Yes, you can find all the traditional burger chains around Detroit. It’s never hard to find a Quarter Pounder , Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, or Whopper. Additionally, we have a Shake Shack downtown in Campus Martius. If you’ve never had a burger from Shake Shack you are totally missing out. However, you can enjoy Shake Shack in just about every city in the country. For that reason, I’m not including it on the list of the best burgers in Metro Detroit. I wanted the burgers on the list to be exclusively found here in the 313.

Only picking 5 of the best burgers in Metro Detroit presented a challenge because there are so many good ones to choose from. So, to make it easier I focused on burgers close to Downtown. Yes, you can get great burgers up in Clarkston and Rochester–but we’ll save that for another time. Now, I want to focus on what you can find within a close drive to downtown because the NFL Draft is coming up and this year it’s being hosted in Detroit! Literally millions of people are expected to be in Downtown Detroit for the NFL Draft and they’re going to be hungry. I’d hate to send them all the way to Lake Orion to get a great burger. So, focusing around Detroit is what you’ll find on this list.

Ready to see what made the list? Feel free to let us know if we missed your favorite! Let’s dive in!

  • One-Eyed Betty's

    Honestly, I was going to do a list of the Best Burgers In Detroit, but that meant I couldn’t include burgers in Ferndale. If I can’t include burgers from Ferndale that means I can’t include the best burger in all of Metro Detroit. That burger is from One-Eyed Betty’s. It’s a simple burger with nothing complicated added on–it’s just a great delicious burger. I think it’s the garlic aioli that adds that little extra that goes a long way. I have full confidence in saying it’s the best burger in Detroit.

    Now, we can get to the list of the best burgers in actual Detroit. I’m sorry, I couldn’t not include One-Eyed Betty’s. Try it and you’ll understand.

  • Checker Bar

    Checker Bar in Downtown Detroit

    Checker Bar in Downtown Detroit

    Checker Bar is fantastic and is only a stone’s throw away from where the NFL Draft will be happening. In fact, it’s probably the closest burger joint to where all the fun will be had. That’s a good thing because the burgers are phenomenal! They have plenty of different options, so no matter what you’re craving they’ll have it. I’m a sucker for the sweet potato waffle fries. You’ll want to check this place out for yourself!

  • Green Dot Stables

    If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary then Green Dot Stables is for you! They have all sorts of sliders. There’s beef sliders, chicken sliders, and the famous Mystery Meat! They’ll change it up all the time so you never know what’s going to be the Special when you arrive. It’s been rabbit, beef, chicken, and more. No matter what it is, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a little tougher to walk to, but it’s a cheap and easy Uber or ride share.

  • Mercury Burger Bar

    The Mercury Burger Bar has some of the best burgers in Detroit. It’s also a very cool scene. The Juicy is my personal go-to. However, there is a long list of burgers to try on their menu. There are traditional burgers and funky ones, as well. So, no matter what you’re looking for you’ll find it there. Especially if you’re looking for a burger and a beer. That’s the spot.

  • Great Lakes Burger & Pizza Bar

    I only recently discovered the Great Lakes Burger & Pizza Bar, and I’m glad I did. There aren’t a lot of places in (or out) of Detroit where you can add Crab or Lobster Meat to your burger. However, you can do that here! A little Surf and Turf burger? Yes, please! They also have great pizza, in case you’re not looking for a burger…but if that’s the case what are you doing here?? If you’re looking for something far from traditional this is for you!

 

Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.

Cedar Point Ready For Another Season Of Thrills Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 triple-launch strata rollercoaster will open on May 4th. Right off the bat with a coaster debut, A 420-foot-tall triple-launch strata rollercoaster opening day. Cedar Point officials report the ride will be ready to thrill on opening day for guests.

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