Ranking of roller coasters in the U.S. by length 2021

As of December 2021 the Beast at the King Island amusement park in Mills, Ohio, was the longest roller coaster in the U.S. with 2,243 meters.

Does length trump speed?

Roller coasters are often known for their speed and height, but what about their length? Thrill seekers will frequently queue for hours (on top of often traveling great distances) just to experience a ride that lasts for one or two minutes. However, there are several rollercoasters that reward the anticipation of visitors with extra-long rides. In 2021, the Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa in Japan was ranked as the longest roller coaster in the world with a total length of nearly 2,500 meters. As the longest rollercoaster in the US King Island’s, The Beast ranked second worldwide.  

Impact of COVID-19 on theme park visitation in the U.S.

According to a March 2021 survey to assess the interest of adults in the United States expressed interest in going to an amusement park throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 25 percent of respondents indicated that they were "very excited" about going to an amusement park now that the pandemic was under control. Meanwhile, only 14 percent stated that they were "not excited at all". Fortunately, from huge theme parks with hair rising roller coasters, to smaller family-owned sites, the U.S. offers plenty of amusement parks to visit.