Park Areas
Six Flags Over Texas opened in 1961 with six major defined park areas. New sections, such as Boomtown and Tower, were added as the park expanded in the 1960s. Today, Six Flags Over Texas features seven themed areas.
Boomtown
The Boomtown section was added to Six Flags Over Texas in 1963. Considered a historical add-on of the USA area, Boomtown replicates a turn-of-the-century oil town in Texas. The area is home to the first ever mine train roller coaster, Runaway Mine Train, and a handful of other family-friendly attractions.
Boomtown is home to iconic attractions, such as the Runaway Mine Train.
Boomtown was introduced at Six Flags Over Texas during the 1963 season.
Boomtown is themed to a turn-of-the-century oil town in Texas.
Gotham City
Gotham City, themed around the fictional comic book city, was established at Six Flags Over Texas in 1999 with the addition of Batman: The Ride. In 2016, Gotham City would expand further and completely take over the Goodtimes Square park area. Gotham City features several high-thrill attractions, including Mr. Freeze and The Riddler Revenge.
Gotham City, opened in 1999, features several attractions themed to DC Comics characters.
Many DC Comics villains are represented in the area, including a coaster for Mr. Freeze.
Gotham City is home to multiple dining locations, including a Johnny Rockets.
Mexico & Spain
Turning left once you’ve entered through the park’s front gate leads directly to Mexico and Spain. These two areas opened with the park in 1961 as they signify two of the six flags that have ruled Texas throughout time. Spain is home to the La Fiesta de las Tazas teacups ride, while Mexico features the long-standing El Sombrero attraction.
Spain features a number of attractions, including the classic Conquistador.
Mexico and Spain are two of the park’s original opening season areas.
El Sombrero, located in the Mexico section, is one of the park’s oldest operating rides.
Old South & France
Old South and France make up two more of the original Six Flags Over Texas park areas. Old South features Runaway Mountain, an indoor roller coaster, along with the Southern Palace Theatre performance venue.
Rides & Attractions
Both France and Old South are two of the park’s original themed areas.
Southern Palace Theatre, the park’s primary performance venue, is located in Old South.
Old South is home to multiple dining and shopping locations.
Texas
Texas, an original park area, is jam-packed with attractions and history. Here you can find the tallest roller coaster in Texas, the Titan, as well as the world's first-ever log flume ride, El Aserradero. Texas is also home to the park's oldest performance venue, Crazy Horse Saloon. Want to ride an attraction that opened with the first season? Stop by Texas Depot and board the Six Flags Railroad.
Texas features several western-themed facades along its pathways.
Texas is home to multiple record-breaking rides and attractions, including New Texas Giant.
The park’s Texas section is one of the original areas from its opening in 1961.
Tower
The Tower area was added to Six Flags Over Texas in 1969, brought on by the addition of Oil Derrick. This area of the park is full of record-breaking attractions such as Superman: Tower of Power and Shock Wave, which was the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster when constructed.
The Tower section was introduced at Six Flags Over Texas for the 1969 season.
The historic Schwarzkopf coaster, Shock Wave, is located in the Tower section.
Tower is home to many of the park’s skyline attractions, such as Superman: Tower of Power.
USA
USA is one of the six original park areas, meant to feature the modern times of the country. USA extends from the Star Mall area down to Gotham City. Attractions in the area include Judge Roy Scream, the park's only wooden coaster, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis and the park’s expansive Bugs Bunny Boomtown children’s area.
Rides & Attractions
Dining & Shopping
The USA section is the first area visitors experience when entering the park.
Various entertainment offerings can be found at the Silver Star Carousel Stage.
USA is home to Aquaman: Power Wave, the first ride of its kind in America.