Is Pennsylvania the roller coaster capital of the United States? Well, that might be a little far-fetched, but the Keystone State was well represented in the 2026 USA Today top 10 roller coasters in the U.S. list.
According to the list, four of the 10 best roller coasters reside in the Commonwealth, including one in Dauphin County’s backyard.
Just sneaking into the top 10 is Wildcat’s Revenge at Hersheypark.
Hersheypark added steel to an existing wooden track and gave birth to a thrilling hybrid ride worth your time. The coaster climbs like a jungle cat, topping out at 140 feet and moving at a sizzling 62 miles per hour, weaving through four inversions and an 82-degree drop.
This aggressive thrill ride provides more than 3,500 feet of heart-racing adrenaline.
Three of the top five roller coasters also hail from Pennsylvania. They are:
No. 5 — Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer & Water World in Erie No. 2 — Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood in West MifflinNo. 1 — Phoenix at Knoebels in Elysburg
“While theme park rides come in all shapes and sizes these days, nothing beats the adrenaline rush of a well-designed roller coaster,” USA Today said in a release.