Former Rides & Attractions

Six Flags Over Texas has been home to several groundbreaking attractions, including Schwarzkopf’s Big Bend roller coaster and the original Texas Giant. Step back in time and learn about the attractions of yesterday.

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La Cucaracha

1961 - 1967

An Allen Herschell Wild Mouse roller coaster that was originally constructed in the park's USA area and moved to Mexico in 1962.


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Indian Village

1961 - 1967

A sub-section of the park, located on the borders of the Texas and Mexico sections, that paid tribute to the Native American presence in Texas. The small area featured teepees, decor and traditional performances by Native Americans.

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Sky Hook

1963 - 1968

A sky crane modified by Von Roll to be an observation attraction. It was removed to make way for Mini Mine Train. Sky Hook was relocated to Six Flags Over Georgia where it operated until 1977.


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Jet Set

1967 - 1970

Jet Set was an Intamin Mini Jets attraction. This was the first-ever amusement attraction created by Intamin. Its removal made way for the Big Bend roller coaster.


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Texas Pavilion

1965 - 1974

The Texas Pavilion, also known as the County Fair arena and Texas Arena, was a 2,000-seat outdoor venue that featured productions, such as the Wild West Show and Los Voladores Flying Indian Spectacular. It was the first attraction constructed outside the railroad loop.

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Tower Slide

1969 - 1976

A twelve-lane slide attraction that came off the first level of Oil Derrick. Guests would travel down on burlap sacks.

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Missile Chaser

1961 - 1977

An Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction. There were multiple installations of the ride, this being the first version.

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Cyclorama Museum

1968 - 1978

A large, 90-foot long curved cyclorama display at the back of the Indian Village Trading Post that depicted the lives of Texas Native Americans. The display featured life-sized figures and historical, authentic relics.

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Big Bend

1971 - 1979

A Schwarzkopf Speed Racer roller coaster. The ride was transported to Six Flags St. Louis after 1979, but was never reassembled.


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Astrolift

1961 - 1980

A Von Roll 101 sky ride attraction. The ride had two stations located in the USA and Texas park areas.


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La Salle’s River Adventure

1961 - 1982

La Salle's River Adventure was a guided boat ride in which guests took an adventure through various themed scenes. The ride once sat in part of the current location of Roaring Rapids.


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Crazy Legs

1973 - 1982

The park's first version of Crazy Legs was a Eyerly Aircraft Monster attraction located in Good Time Square.


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Skull Island

1961 - 1982

Skull Island was a multi-functional playground attraction that sat in parts of the current-day Old South and Tower park areas. It was eventually removed completely as the Tower area expanded.

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Petting Zoo

1961 - 1983

The petting zoo was an attraction featured in the park's USA area. It was located in present-day Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

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