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A one-third scale replica observation tower offering panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline and park.
At a glance
- Type
- Thrill ride
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1972
- Height
- 314 ft
- Park
- Kings Island
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Cedar Point coaster lineup strategy
How to order a day across Magnum, Raptor, Millennium, and the rest of the peninsula.
Cedar Point in a nutshell
A lakefront mega-park known for height records, dense coaster lineup, and a full flat-ride collection.
Cedar Point lands overview
FrontierTown, The Boardwalk, Millennium Island, and how the peninsula is organized.
More coasters at Kings Island
Other coasters at Kings Island to compare and log.
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More rides at Kings Island
Other attractions at Kings Island worth hitting next.
Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Eiffel Tower — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Island — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Island on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Kings Island rosterCoasters and other rides