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New Jersey's Great Adventure

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A short ride from New York City, Six Flags Great Adventure boasts twelve thrilling coasters in the midst of a beautiful landscape. The craziest of them all- the Nitro- gives a heart-pounding ride for over two full minutes.

Magnum Coaster at Cedar Point

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Cedar Point is known worldwide as the place for thrills, but even Magnum is a standout coaster in this extreme park. Starting at 205 feet, Magnum sends riders through dark tunnels, stunning peaks, and multiple camelbacks.

Skyrush in Hershey Park

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Check out the newest of Hersheypark's extreme coasters, Skyrush.

Perilous Paddling in Florida

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Just a half-mile from Hollywood Beach, the Mangroves provide travelers with the opportunity to engage with the local wildlife in a natural habitat-- ranging from the region's docile birds to dangerous crocodiles.

Best Places to Cool Off in the US

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All Aboard the AquaLoop

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Splash Mountain's AquaLoop is a head-over-heels high-velocity thrill ride.

Relaxing Summer Lake Towns

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Beat the heat with a trip to a lovely lake.

Food Paradise: Another Rack of BBQ

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Marianela's Private Oasis

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Join Marianela on a photo shoot as she explores El Matador Beach.

New Jersey's White House Subs

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With freshly baked bread and cold cuts direct from Philly, White House Subs just off the Jersey Shore is sure to fulfill the appetites of hungry beach-goers with a sandwich that weighs in at over three pounds.

Rehoboth Beach Weekend Guide

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This is one beach town that never feels boring, embracing families, party types and the LGBT community by offering a little something for everyone under the sun.

Gangsters & Alligators

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Taffy Tasting and Parasails

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The old and new collide on Atlantic City's boardwalk where visitors can treat themselves to traditional saltwater taffy in its legendary home or sail in the skies with modern parasailing adventures that provide a stellar view.

Steel Pier Slingshot Sensation

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The high-flying Slingshot on Steel Pier in Atlantic City rockets riders 230 feet in the air before allowing them to plummet back towards earth- and that's just one of the pier's many alluring attractions and rides.

Thunder Over the Boardwalk

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Atlantic City's annual air show Thunder Over the Boardwalk features sky-high stunts from some of the countries best-trained pilots. Taking place in the skies over the famous boardwalk, the show draws millions of viewers each year.