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Giant Dipper

Santa Cruz, United States of America

Giant Dipper

The Giant Dipper is a historic wooden roller coaster located at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Designed by renowned coaster architects Frank Prior and Frederick Church, it was built during the Golden Age of roller coasters and officially opened on May 17, 1924.

The Giant Dipper replaced Thompson's Scenic Railway and was constructed in just 47 days at a cost of $50,000. The ride stands 70 feet (21 m) tall and reaches a maximum speed of 55 mph (89 km/h). In addition to being one of the oldest operating roller coasters in the world, it remains one of the most popular, ranking consistently among the top 50 wooden coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards published by Amusement Today. Giant Dipper has accommodated over 68 million riders and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. It was also awarded an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark designation by American Coaster Enthusiasts in 2007.

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