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Ranking the Rollercoasters at Six Flags St. Louis

10.27.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

American Thunder is the best roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis.
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Labeling itself as “Missouri’s Coaster Capital”, Six Flags St. Louis is primarily a coaster park. It veers far into the amusement park side of the aisle, and loose themes connect its eight lands. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to roller coasters and flat rides.… Read more...

Categories // Six Flags Tags // Lists, Roller Coasters, Six Flags, Six Flags St. Louis, St. Louis

Rating the Rides I Experienced at Six Flags Great America

07.21.2022 by Dan Heaton // 12 Comments

American Eagle is rough but still a fun wooden coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
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On a recent trip to Chicago, I had the opportunity to visit Six Flags Great America for several hours before driving home. I rope dropped the park on a Saturday in June and did quite a lot in a short time.… Read more...

Categories // Regional Parks Tags // Lists, Roller Coasters, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America

172. Six Flags Great America Trip Report

07.04.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Columbia Carousel is a striking two-story ride at the entrance to Six Flags Great America.
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Six Flags Great America is one of the company’s flagship parks and definitely worth a visit. Located in Gurnee, Illinois just north of Chicago, this 304-acre park includes 15 roller coasters among its wide range of rides.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Podcasts, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Trip Report

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