Situated on a 364-acre Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio, Cedar Point is easily accessed via the Cedar Point Causeway. First opening to public bathers in 1870, this iconic destination is considered the second-oldest operating amusement park in the United States. Today, the park is owned and operated by Six Flags following a 2024 corporate merger. Over its long history, the resort expanded from a simple bathing beach into a massive resort complex featuring historical structures, dual water parks, two marinas, and an outdoor sports center.
Dubbed America's Roller Coast, Cedar Point is world-famous for its incredible collection of 18 roller coasters, tying for the most in North America. The park achieved fame as the only amusement park on Earth featuring five distinct coasters surpassing 200 feet in height, alongside coasters across all four height classifications. Beyond massive thrill rides, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, water attractions like Thunder Canyon and Snake River Falls, a one-mile natural sandy beach, and historical venues like the Grand Pavilion and the art deco Coliseum ballroom.
Whether you are a extreme thrill-seeker chasing world-record coasters or a family planning a multi-day summer getaway, Cedar Point caters to all styles of travellers. Guests can extend their stay at on-site accommodations like the historic Hotel Breakers right by the beach. Operating daily from early May through Labor Day, the park transitions to weekend-only operations through Halloween for its annual HalloWeekends event, drawing millions of domestic and international visitors each season.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Cedar Point change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car | Access the peninsula via the Cedar Point Causeway built in 1957. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
Historic hotel opening in 1905 featuring 600 guest rooms, located right beside the beach and amusement park.
Resort property featuring an indoor water park for year-round splash action.
One of the historic resort hotels constructed during the early Boeckling expansion era.
An early 20th-century resort hotel built to accommodate growing vacation crowds.
05 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Season | Early May to Labor Day in September | Normal daily operation across the main park and amenities. |
| HalloWeekends | Weekends from September through Halloween | Special fall weekend-only operating schedule. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
06 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Cedar Point features an outdoor water park, Cedar Point Shores, and indoor water park Castaway Bay adjacent to the main park.
- Multi-day resort stays can be booked at on-site properties like the historic beachfront Hotel Breakers.
- The park operates daily during late spring and summer, transitioning to weekend-only operations for autumn's HalloWeekends.
