People throughout the entire world know about Cedar Point. It's the number-one rated amusement park on the planet. On this 364-acre peninsula jutting into Lake Erie, there are more roller coasters than anywhere else. Dozens of other rides. Live singers and dancers in three theatres. Beautiful resort hotels, an RV campground and the most exciting port on Lake Erie. A water park, go-karts and miniature golf courses. Every year more than three million people visit Cedar Point. But all this summertime fun and excitement didn't just appear overnight. The story of how Cedar Point got to be the favorite place for thrillseekers around the world is long and fascinating.