Thrills Rides at Santa Clara's Great America

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Nothing spells adventure like hanging upside down hundreds of feet above the air or free falling to the earth. Being lifted out of your seat is a fearful, thrilling, and moving experience. It’s time to inject some fun into your life and get that heart pumping.

Great America is an amusement park located in Santa Clara, CA with rides, shows and food. It can be very pricey, so pack a lunch if you are trying to save money.

50mph and 80 feet drops
Great America has about 50 roller coaster rides, and of course there are a lot of kiddie rides. But you will find plenty of ways to entertain and frighten your nervous system into releasing adrenaline and endorphins. There are rides that spin you around, get you wet, and rides that let your feet dangle in mid-air while going over 50mph. On the Vortex, you can stand up, on the Demon you will be sent under dark tunnels and the Grizzily is so bumpy you will be sure to end up with a headache. This ride has been voted as the worst wooden roller coaster in the world. It can be painful and very bumpy, but some people enjoy the jerking and the whiplash from this experience.

Danger
Roller coasters may be a lot of fun and look scary, but of course they are designed ensure your safety. What else is very interesting is although they appear unsafe, in reality the chance of a fatal injury is about one in 1.5 billion chance. Of course if you have heart problems or do not follow the rules of the roller coaster, your chances increase significantly.

Roller coaster endorphins
Endorphins are released when your body reacts to the roller coaster ride., this gives you feelings of euphoria and pleasure. Studies have shown that endorphin release reduces pain and aids the efficiency of the immune system. Similarly, endorphins are also released when you make love, eat something spicy, or exercise.