Six Flags

If you haven't been to a theme park owned by Six Flags, you have at least heard of one. This theme park company owns 30 of the theme parks found in North America. Although, Six Flags, Inc. is the largest them park company in the world with theme parks spread all over North America, it all started in Texas.

In fact, the name Six Flags came from the six different national flags that have flow over Texas during the history of the state. The United States flag, Texas flag, Confederate flag, Mexican flag, French flag, and the Spanish flag have all flown over Texas at some point in the state's history.

Planning for the original Six Flags theme park, Six Flags over Texas, began in 1959. Construction followed a year later and by August 5, 1961, the park opened to the public.
Attendance was recorded at 8,374 excited people. Each adult paid only $2.75 while children's tickets sold for $2.25 a piece.

Between 1961 and 1969, the ten rides offered to the park enthusiasts were the Six Flags Railroad, Chaparral Cars, Casa Magentica, the Flume Ride, the Silver Star Carrousel, the Cave Ride, El Sombrero, Runaway Mine Train, Tower, and the Mini-Mine Train. These rides are the history of the Six Flags amusement park.

Today, admission to Six Flags over Texas will cost an adult $41.99 at the park, though only $29.99 when you purchase online. Children under 2 years old can expect free admission and those individuals less than 48 inches in height can expect to dish out $26.99.

It is worth the extra money when you consider how many rides have been added to Six Flags over Texas. In fact, there are now a number of attractions, even beyond rides, that are being added all of the time. In fact, this year you can choose between Spirit of the Dance, the Amazing Acrobats of China, and the World of Puppets show.