Skip to content
visitorfun
BusinessesGrow
AttractionsFamily FavoriteIconic

Six Flags Over Texas

2201 Road to Six Flags St · Arlington, TX

Why you should go…

Opened in 1961 as the first park in the Six Flags chain, this Arlington park still anchors the brand with record-setting coasters like the wooden Texas Giant. A dedicated Hurricane Harbor water park sits next door for summer visits.

  • #theme park
  • #roller coasters
  • #arlington
  • #family

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Six Flags Over Texas, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    AT&T Stadium Tour

    Under $25

    Walk the field, locker rooms, and star-studded art collection inside the Dallas Cowboys' billion-dollar home.

    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Arlington, Texas

    Free

    Home turf of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

    3.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Ripleys Believe It or Not Grand Prairie

    $25–$50

    Odditorium near Dallas-Fort Worth with bizarre artifacts, a wax museum, mirror maze and 7D moving theater.

    3.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark

    $25–$50

    Texas's largest indoor waterpark with 11 slides, a lazy river, a surf simulator and a retractable roof.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Grand Prairie Tourist Information Center

    Free

    City run visitor center with maps and trip planning for Grand Prairie attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

    4.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth

    $25–$50

    Indoor LEGO themed family attraction with rides, 4D movies, and a Dallas Fort Worth skyline built from LEGO bricks.

    15 mi awayMore like this