The Most Thrilling & Iconic Theme Park Rides in North America

Apollo’s Chariot

Apollo’s Chariot is a steel coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia. It was the first Hyper Coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, reaching a top speed of 73 mph.

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The More You Know

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