California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz
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The Giant Dipper roller coaster, with its trademark red and white structure, spectacular view of the Monterey Bay, and speedy dips and curves, keeps generations of riders coming back for more.
The Giant Dipper has thrilled over 50 million riders.
In 1987, the Giant Dipper was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Dipper Facts Planner & builder: Arthur Looff
Length: One-half mile
Speed: Up to 55 MPG
Height of main hill: 70 feet
Ride time: 1 minute & 52 seconds
Paint to two-coat structure: Nearly 1,000 gallons
Rider capacity: 24 per train (2 Trains)
Age status: 6th oldest in U.S.
Ride price 1924: 15 cents
“... a tooth-loosener, eyeball-popper, and one long shriek.” San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen
(Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The Giant Dipper roller coaster, with its trademark red and white structure, spectacular view of the Monterey Bay, and speedy dips and curves, keeps generations of riders coming back for more.The Giant Dipper has thrilled over 50 million riders.
In 1987, the Giant Dipper was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Dipper Facts Planner & builder: Arthur Looff
Length: One-half mile
Speed: Up to 55 MPG
Height of main hill: 70 feet
Ride time: 1 minute & 52 seconds
Paint to two-coat structure: Nearly 1,000 gallons
Rider capacity: 24 per train (2 Trains)
Age status: 6th oldest in U.S.
Ride price 1924: 15 cents
“... a tooth-loosener, eyeball-popper, and one long shriek.” San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen
(Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
