Summary

• Six Flags offers some of the most thrilling roller coaster rides in the world, attracting people from all over.
• There are 27 Six Flags parks in North America, with 23 of them located in the US.
• The newly updated list includes two more of the best Six Flags parks: The Great Escape in Lake George and Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Houston, providing more options for visitors to have fun and be entertained.

People flock to Six Flags just to experience the thrills. Six Flags Amusement Park was founded in 1961 by Angus B. Wayne. The original name came from the six countries that had ruled over modern-day Texas since the 1500s. Although the first park was not dependent on the fantastic roller coaster rides, now these parks offer some of the most fantastic roller coaster rides in the world. Currently, there are 27 parks in North America, with 23 of them being inside the US. Here is a list of the 17 best Six Flag Parks in the US. Hang on!

UPDATE: 2023/11/05 20:33 EST BY REENA JAIN

Best Six Flags To Check Out In The USA!

This list has been updated with two more of the best Six Flags in America, including The Great Escape in Lake George and Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Houston, giving more options to visitors for fun and entertainment.

17 Six Flags Great Escape: Lake George, New York

• This Six Flags Park will have the first of its kind ride in history, The Bobcat.

Great Escape in Lake George, one of the best vacation destinations for families, is another Six Flags park in the US that deserves to be on this list. The park, which debuted in 1959, has 135 attractions, including 13 water rides and many roller coasters. Some of its most well-known rides include the Desperado Plunge, Twister Falls, Alpine Bobsled, and Comet. Torando, a five-story, 5,000-gallon ride through a giant funnel, is also part of the attraction. The Bobcat, an exciting wooden family coaster that will open in 2024, will be the first of its kind in Six Flags' history.

• Location: 1172 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845

16 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown: Houston, Texas

• This Six Flags Park boasts to be the largest water park in Houston.

The place to go when the Texas weather becomes too hot to handle is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown. With numerous pools, lagoons, chutes, slides, and a lazy river, this park claims to be the largest in Houston and among the best water parks in the United States. Aside from water slides and rides, there is plenty of dining and shopping to end the day on a high note. Have a meal at one of the restaurants there, and don't forget to get mementos to cherish for a lifetime.

• Location: 21300 Interstate 45, Spring, TX 77373

15 Six Flags New England, Agawam, Massachusetts

• This Six Flags park boasts the world's tallest ride: The Sky Screamer.

Six Flags New England park, located in Agawam, Massachusetts, boasts the world's tallest ride, The Sky Screamer, a giant swing. However, the park has routine activities, and The Sky Screamer is the only unique attraction that got it a spot on this list. Still, Six Flags New England park visitors can enjoy a ride on dozens of coasters, including the Brave Wicked Cyclone. Moreover, people can also spend some fun time at the park's fishing village surrounding the pool.

• Location: 1623 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

14 Six Flags Darien Lake, Buffalo

• This Six Flags is one of the more roller-coaster-heavy theme parks. It was rebranded in 2019.

Darien Lake boasts a massive amusement park. It was rebranded as Six Flags Darien Lake in 2019. In this amusement park, people can enjoy fun rides, including Tantrum, which reaches a speed of 52 mph. Moreover, visitors to the park can try the Predator ride, which is New York's biggest wooden roller coaster. In Six Flags Darien Lake, there are also some camping and hotel accommodations. Additionally, visitors can spend the day undertaking unique activities at the water park and the amphitheater.

• Location: 9993 Alleghany Rd, Darien Center, NY 14040

13 Six Flags Great Adventure: Jackson, New Jersey

• This is one of the largest theme parks in the world, boasting combined properties owned and operated by Six Flags.

Six Flags Great Adventure opened in 1974 under the ownership of Warner LeRoy, a restaurateur from New York. Six Flags bought the park in 1977, and since then, there have been many ownership combinations up to the present day.

In August 2012, Six Flags combined its 125-acre Great Adventure Park with its 350-acre Safari Park to make it the second-largest theme park in the world. Only Disney's Animal Kingdom is larger. In August 2018, the ride "Wonder Woman, Lasso of Truth" was added as a fantastic pendulum ride. Today, travelers can also enjoy Hurricane Harbor, which is also part of this park.

• Location: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

12 Hurricane Harbor Arlington: Arlington, Texas

• This park is best known for its resort-style vibe and family-friendly rides and atmosphere.

Six Flags began using the brand name "Hurricane Harbor" for its water parks in 1995. The Park in Arlington is known best for its resort-style atmosphere and its family-friendly rides. The layout of the park has a definite separation between the thrill rides and the more accessible options.

One of the park's outstanding features is the wading pool, which rates high above other similar wading pools. Under the "sensational ride" category is the 72-foot "Der Stuka" water slide named after the legendary WWII attack plane.

• Location: 1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011

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11 Six Flags St. Louis: Eureka, Missouri

• This is the only park owned and operated by Six Flags since its opening in 1971.

Formerly known as Six Flags Mid-America, Six Flags St. Louis is the only park owned and operated by the Six Flags organization since its opening in 1971, with some closing down. The park, like most, is theme-based, and one of its most attractive sections is the "1904 World's Fair" replica. It also has a famous "Bugs Bunny" experience for the children in the family. Six Flags St. Louis is known as the Coaster Capital of Missouri, with three wooden and six steel coasters and 22,700 feet of track. "Spinsanity" is the ride most sought after for its motorcycle-like speed rush.

• Location: 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025

10 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Vallejo, California

• Those who love animals will appreciate this park, and also thrill seekers wanting to ride big roller coasters.

This Six Flag Park offers an exciting animal review with excellent roller coaster rides on a plausible day trip from San Francisco. Opening in 1968 as a Marine Park, the area underwent many changes leading up to its present state.

Currently, Discovery Kingdom is the only park with a theme, oceanarium, and the zany "Zonga," a twisted mega-coaster with tilt loop thrills. The newest addition is "Batman-the Ride," which arrived in the spring of 2019. This ride has four major weightless flips and many free falls.

• Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589

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9 Six Flags Magic Mountain: Santa Clarita, California

• This park boasts 19 operating roller coasters, the most of any park in the world.

Six Flags Magic Mountain has 19 operating roller coasters, the most of any park in the world. The historical evolution of these rides started in May 1971 and continues today. This park covers 262 acres and is open year-round. In 2017, it had 3.3 million visitors and was ranked number 16th in attendance. One of the unique features of this park is the many theme rides based on favorite comic book characters. One of the most recognizable coasters is "Twisted Colossus" because of its wood and steel hybrid construction.

• Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355

8 Six Flags Great America: Chicago, Illinois

• This Six Flags park is home to countless vertical rides, as well as virtual reality attractions.

Six Flags Great America ranks number five mainly because of the challenging vertical rides known as the X-Flight and the Demon. The Demon is also a corkscrew design and will carry the rider at a speed of up to 75 mph. The Demon has virtual reality headsets added in 2016 that create a one-of-a-kind "Rage of the Gargoyles." This ride is billed as the only ride with a complete gaming experience for the riders. The newest ride available is coming in 2019 and is named "Maxx Force."

• Location: 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL 60031

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7 Six Flags White Water: Atlanta, Georgia

• This location boasts a 700,000-gallon wave pool, placing it among Six Flags' best and biggest park rides.

A 700,000-gallon wave pool places this park close to the top of the rankings. However, there are many other unique water rides, including the "Tornado," a 60-foot drop that sends riders down a funnel, and the "Run-a-Way River," which uses a series of winding tunnels to keep things interesting. In addition to these wild rides, there is plenty of action for younger visitors in the specially designed "Buccaneer Bay," which features a 500-gallon water bucket. This park is the largest in the South and is a welcome paradise in the hot summer months.

• Location: 250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta, GA 30062

6 Six Flags Fiesta Texas: San Antonio, Texas

• This Six Flags boasts the 'Scream' roller coaster, ascending 205 feet, 20 stores, and then dropping.

This park's current main attraction is the roller coaster "Scream." This ride has three different ways to allow the rider to ascend the 205 feet, 20 stories, and then, after a brief 10-second pause, experience one drop after another.

Most other parks only offer two ways to ascend. The park used to be a limestone quarry, and as a result, it is surrounded by rock walls. This gives the visitor a sense of being on another planet. Beginning this year, the park will run a year-round schedule.

• Location: 17000 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257

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5 Six Flags Over Georgia: Atlanta, Georgia

• This Six Flags park is one of the better ones for roller coasters and overall thrill.

The quality and variety of rides and attractions place this park number two on the list. The two most famous roller coaster rides are "Goliath" and "Mind Bender." These both have received a "Golden Ticket Award" from Amusement Magazine. A third notable attraction is "Acrophobia," which is a free-fall tower ride, meaning there won't be a floor. You rise into the air for 200 feet on this ride, rotate 360 degrees while you view the Atlanta skyline, and then drop at about 50 mph. Then there is more, and this will leave your heart racing.

• Location: 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168

4 Hurricane Harbor: Los Angeles, California

• Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles is one of the brand's better parks, boasting the Bonzai Pipelines that drop 50 feet onto a 200-foot slide and into a pool.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles is a perfect cooling complement to Six Flags Magic Mountain (#6), just across the street. This park tops them all with the "Bonzai Pipelines" that drop 50 feet onto a 200-foot slide and into a pool.

"Black Snake Summit" has four different intense rides, and "Taboo Tower" is just what it says it is- taboo. There is only one way up with "Taboo Tower," but you must maneuver the ancient puzzles to find one of the three ways down.

• Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355

3 Six Flags America: Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Maryland

• This Six Flags park is near the US Capital, making it one of the brands' staple locations.

Travelers near the US capital may want to take a moment to explore Six Flags America, located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. This park is famous for its incredible diversity of rides. It is home to high-flying coasters like Bourbon Street Fireball, Bourbon Street Fireball, Firebird, and the HARLEY QUINN. Or, travelers can just take a moment to relax and enjoy some of the more laid-back entertainment like Foghorn Leghorn's Tinseltown Train or Great Race Antique Cars. Either way, travelers will have a great time at Six Flags America.

• Location: 13710 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20721

2 Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor OKC: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor in Oklahoma City are operated by Six Flags: there is a greater chance of deals for going to both.

These two parks, Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor OKC, are both operated by Six Flags, meaning that there will likely be deals and the chance to visit both destinations while spending some time in Oklahoma City. Both of these theme parks have different vibes, with Hurricane Harbor maintaining what's expected from Six Flags while Frontier City brings a western cowboy theme to the theme park experience. Travelers should make time for both parks when passing through Oklahoma.

• Location of Frontier City: 11501 N I- 35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
• Location of Hurricane Harbor: 3908 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

1 Hurricane Harbor: Rockford, Illinois

• Six Flags took over the park in 2018 and has announced expansion.

Another Six Flags park to explore in the United States comes from Rockford, Illinois, and is their Hurricane Harbor theme park. Here, guests can enjoy a newly revamped park, which the brand purchased in 2018 from the long-standing Magic Waters, a beloved theme park in the town. The Six Flags brand has mentioned further construction and bigger/better water rides for this location in the coming years, so this is certainly an exciting choice for travelers. On top of that, Hurricane Harbor in Rockford has a unique vibe from some of the other options, as it was originally built under a different name and brand. It's a place where two worlds collide.

• Location: 7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016