Six Flags is one of the most popular amusement parks in Texas and the state is home to five locations — though none of them are in West Texas.
Six Flags operates five amusement and water parks in Texas, according to its website. The El Paso Times has reached out to the company’s media contacts to inquire whether there are any plans to open a location closer to El Paso, but has not yet received a response.
If you’re looking for a thrill at the iconic theme park this summer, here’s how far you’ll have to travel.
Nearest Six Flags to El Paso
Six Flags operates five amusement and water parks in Texas, according to its website. Locations are in Arlington, Spring (in Houston), San Antonio and New Braunfels.
The nearest Six Flags to El Paso is Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, which is both an amusement and water park, featuring thrilling roller coasters and kid-friendly rides. The park also has a Hurricane Harbor waterpark on the grounds.
The nearest Six Flags to El Paso is Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, which is both an amusement and water park, featuring thrilling roller coasters and kid-friendly rides. The park also has a Hurricane Harbor waterpark on the grounds.
There is a closer option if you’re willing to skip the big rides and looking for only a water park. Phoenix, Arizona, has a Hurricane Harbor location and is a six-and-a-half-hour drive from El Paso.
Amusement and water parks in El Paso
While the Sun City doesn’t have a Six Flags, El Paso has great options when it comes to amusement and water parks, including Western Playland Amusement Park and Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld.
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Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on x; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Looking for thrills? Here’s the nearest Six Flags to El Paso
Reporting by Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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