Six Flags Over Texas

Arlington, United States

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Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth, opened on August 5, 1961, as the first park in the Six Flags chain, created by developer Angus G. Wynne Jr. with a $10 million investment on 212 acres to celebrate the six flags that flew over Texas through themed areas like Mexico, Spain, France, Confederacy (later Old South), Texas, and Modern USA.

It drew over 550,000 visitors in its debut 45-day season with 46 attractions including early rides like El Aserradero log flume and Runaway Mine Train coaster, expanding over decades to 14 world-class roller coasters such as New Texas Giant, Titan, and Superman: Tower of Power, plus shows, character meets with Looney Tunes and DC heroes, and areas like Gotham City and Boomtown.

Now featuring over 100 rides, Hurricane Harbor water park access, live entertainment, and historic replicas like Oil Derrick tower, it remains a thrilling family destination with themed cultural zones and seasonal events.