Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre (86 ha) amusement park, in Arlington, Texas, United States, east of Fort Worth and west of Dallas. Look also at AT&T Stadium, 1.4 mi away. Expect 67–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A theme park inside Arlington
Open year-round
Six Flags Over Texas is open year-round. When to go ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–96°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 95K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
45 rides and 13 roller coasters
Including 3 water rides, on 212 acres. Open since 1961. About ↓
You can stay in Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas is inside Arlington, which has 83 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre (86 ha) amusement park, in Arlington, Texas, United States, east of Fort Worth and west of Dallas. It is the first amusement park in the Six Flags chain, and features themed areas and attractions. The park opened on August 5, 1961, after a year of construction and an initial investment of US$10 million by real estate developer Angus G. Wynne Jr.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year-round
- Rides
- 45 · 13 roller coasters · 3 water rides
- Opened
- 1961
- Area
- 212 acres
- Owner
- Texas Flags, Ltd. (54%)
- Wikipedia readers
- 95K a year
Staying near Six Flags Over Texas
For a bed close by, look to Arlington (83) and Dallas (388).
- 1AT&T Stadium
- 2Globe Life Field
- 3Choctaw Stadium
- 4Cotton Bowl
- 5Texas Stadium
- 6Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- 7College Park Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Six Flags Over Texas | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | in town | — | 83 61 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 402,134 | $305K | C− |
| Dallas | 18 mi east | 25 min | 388 301 hotels · 61 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,329,491 | $321K | D |
| Irving | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 116 104 hotels · 10 motels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 257,076 | $316K | C− |
| Fort Worth | 16 mi west | 25 min | 223 160 hotels · 34 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,028,117 | $303K | D |
| Grand Prairie | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 47 29 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 209,434 | $296K | C+ |
| Euless | 7 mi north | 10 min | 20 15 hotels · 5 motels | 60,008 | $319K | C |
| Grapevine | 12 mi north | 20 min | 32 27 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 50,714 | $493K | C |
| Bedford | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 47,958 | $351K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known sights sit within 31 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw2in town Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
3in town Stadium & arenaChoctaw Stadium
Big draw418 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
Big draw511 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
618 mi Stadium & arenaGerald J. Ford Stadium
73 mi Stadium & arenaCollege Park Center
31 mi Stadium & arenaToyota StadiumPhoto credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gerald J. Ford Stadium: Jmcstrav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · College Park Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A visit to Six Flags Over Texas: questions
When is Six Flags Over Texas open?
Year-round.
Is Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington?
Yes. It’s inside Arlington, TX.
When is the best time to visit Six Flags Over Texas?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Six Flags Over Texas?
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 10 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Six Flags Over Texas have?
13, among 45 rides (including 3 water rides).
Where should I stay near Six Flags Over Texas?
Arlington (in town, 83 places to stay), Dallas (18 mi, 388 places to stay) and Irving (9 mi, 116 places to stay).
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