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Six Flags AstroWorld, also known simply as AstroWorld, was a seasonally operated amusement park in Houston, Texas. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was situated between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street, directly south of I-610.
Six Flags AstroWorld or simply AstroWorld was a Six Flags theme park located in Houston, Texas. The park was created by judge Roy Hofheinz as part of the Astrodomain, and originally opened on June 1, 1968.
Nov 16, 2020 · Answer: On Oct. 30, 2005, Six Flags AstroWorld closed their gates for good, leaving Houston a hole in the heart of the city. According to HighSnobiety and Houstonia Magazine, Six Flags cited...
Nov 4, 2021 · Six Flags AstroWorld will forever be remembered as an amusement park that was for thrill seekers and music lovers of any age, background or fan level.
Six Flags AstroWorld was a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately 57 acres (23 ha) of land (later expanded to over 75 acres (30 ha)) between Kirby Drive and Fannin Avenue, directly south of Loop 610 in Houston, Texas.
Mar 27, 2014 · March 27, 2014, 9:12 AM · Over eight years ago, Houston lost its only major amusement park when Six Flags shuttered AstroWorld for a semi-lucrative real estate sale. Now, all that remains of...
May 29, 2018 · Six Flags ownership changed hands repeatedly from the ’80s on, but the Houston park remained the place to go for concerts, Halloween Fright Nights, Holiday in the Park, and, simply, a good...
Aug 16, 2017 · Most longtime Houston residents have memories of Six Flags AstroWorld. Since today, Aug. 16, is National Roller Coaster Day, Chron.com looks back at the start of our beloved theme park, which...
Jun 1, 2020 · 1 of 58. It's hard to believe it's been gone for 15 years this October. Former Houston Mayor Roy Hofheinz helped bring AstroWorld to the Space City in 1968. Six Flags Inc. then closed the...
May 29, 2018 · AstroWorld opened to the public on June 1, 1968 and closed its doors as Six Flags AstroWorld on October 30, 2005. Photo by Ethan via CC. AstroWorld, Houston's biggest and best theme park,...
