Cedar Point

Understand

Cedar Point is one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks, having begun in the year 1870 as a beach resort on the shore of Lake Erie. Today it covers 364 acres and is home to some of the tallest, fastest roller coasters in the world, including Top Thrill 2 and Millennium Force. Altogether it has more than 70 rides. It is a must for any serious thrillseeker out there, offering the second most roller coasters found in a single amusement park (17 altogether, and second to Six Flags Magic Mountain with 19). Although its primary attraction is the assortment of coasters, the park has rides and other attractions, including flat rides, kiddie rides, water rides, a traditional arcade, and musical shows. The park also offers access to a lovely beach on Lake Erie—something which has been attracting visitors since the park's inception. Following a 2024 merger, the park is owned by Six Flags.

Cedar Point Shores is an outdoor water park and part of Cedar Point, but not included in the general admission.

You can easily spend a full day at Cedar Point. If you plan to take in all the attractions, you should buy the two-day "Ride and Slide" ticket and spread your enjoyment of Cedar Point Shores and Cedar Point over two days. If you are coming on a busy day (weekends especially in the summer), make sure to plan time to wait in line, as some lines such as Millennium Force, Maverick, and Valravn can be up to two hours.

Get in

By car

Sandusky is between Cleveland and Toledo.

• On the Ohio Turnpike (I-80):
• Take Exit 118 and follow the signs north on US 250
• Take Exit 110 and follow Route 4 north.
• On OH-2:
• Take Exit 142 and follow US 6 west.
• Take Exit 138 and follow the signs on US 250.

Once you get to Sandusky, just follow the signs to Cedar Point; the causeway is a toll road ($0.50 toll is included in the cost of parking). Cedar Point can also be accessed via the Chaussee, a two-lane road which connects to Cleveland Road a few miles east of Sandusky.

There is a designated drop-off area. The vehicle must pay the full parking fee as they enter. However, if you tell the toll booth cashier that you are dropping off or picking up guests, and depart within 30 minutes, you will be given a full refund, minus the $0.50 causeway toll.

By private boat

Cedar Point has two large marinas on Lake Erie. The Cedar Point Marina allows daily slip rentals for $25 per day; it and the Castaway Bay Marina also offer seasonal dockage.

By train

Amtrak serves the city of Sandusky with daily service from points east and west.

Get around

Because its size is constrained by surrounding Lake Erie and its own parking lots, Cedar Point is pretty tightly packed, so you can get around pretty easily on foot throughout the park. In addition, two of the more tranquil rides offer a means to get around the park itself.

• The Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad includes four coal-fired steam trains that delivers guests between two stations towards the back of the park. Enjoy the "wild west" show during your ride.
• The Sky Ride carries passengers over the main midway, from the entrance towards the center of the park or back.

Go next

• Milan Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
• The city of Sandusky has some attractions of its own, including two other water slide parks. During the summertime there is an active night life scene.
• About 20 mi southwest of Cedar Point, the Seneca Caverns, located near the small town of Bellevue beckon those interested in caves. Bellevue itself has small town charm as well as a historic district and a railway museum.
• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, at North Coast Harbor in Cleveland, is a distinctive building designed by noted architect I.M. Pei that houses a massive collection of rock and roll memorabilia.
• The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, is the world's largest collection of pro-football memorabilia. It also features the Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery and Super Bowl Theater.

The Cedar Park won the award for Best Park by Amusement Today for 16 years up until 2013. Every year since, that award has gone to Europa-Park so perhaps that should be next on your list, if you haven't been already.

Admission and discounts

Cedar Point's 2026 admission prices are as follows:

• Cedar Point Regular: $52-62
• Cedar Point Discounted Resort Guests: $29
• Cedar Point Bring-A-Friend: $39-49
• Cedar Point Shores Regular: $50-65
• Cedar Point Shores Bring-A-Friend: $35
• Children age 2 and under are admitted free to Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores.
• Active or retired military personnel (with valid identification) and immediate family members. $49
• Daily parking per vehicle: $39 for regular parking, $55 preferred parking
• Silver Season Pass (thru Labor Day): $99; Gold Season Pass (unlimited 2026 visits to all Midwest Six Flags parks): $150, renewal: $140; Prestige Season Pass (unlimited 2026 visits to all Six Flags parks): $325.

Other discounted admissions

• Resort guests: for guests of any of the hotels on Cedar Point property.
• American Automobile Association (AAA) offices sell discount Cedar Point tickets for their members. Showing an AAA card at the gate will not get you a discount.
• Meijer stores, Discount Drug Mart stores, and some credit unions, sell discounted tickets.
• Online deals: Discount tickets are available for purchase at sixflags.com/cedarpoint. Special deals are also announced on Facebook and through the park's email newsletter.