Six Flags St. Louis - Eureka, Missouri - Large Family Theme and Amusement Park

Six Flags St. Louis is a large-scale family theme and amusement park located in the city of Eureka, Missouri. It is part of the very popular and very well-known Six Flags amusement park franchise. As is the case with all Six Flags parks, Six Flags St. Louis is billed as family-oriented day long entertainment that includes access to a wide variety of rides and attractions, a video arcade, complimentary sit-down shows, and special events. This particular Six Flags location is also home to a Six Flags water park known as Hurricane Harbor.

When it comes to most amusement parks, the main draw to Six Flags St. Louis for the majority of visitors could be said to be the extensive collection of rides. The intensity level of each ride is measured and classified as mild, moderate, or max so that riders have a better idea of what to expect when it comes to their experience. Attractions are further classified as thrill rides, family rides, or kids rides.

One of the most popular groups of rides - especially with teen and adult visitors - is the thrill ride category that includes high-intensity roller coasters, drop rides, and other similar experiences. Some of the best loved attractions in this category include but are not limited to the Superman: Tower of Power 23-story drop ride; the Batman: The Ride looping super-coaster; the Screamin' Eagle, a ?-mile wooden roller coaster that is also a former Guinness World Record holder; and the Boss, one of the top-rated wooden roller coasters in the country.

The family ride category consists of rides of either moderate or mild intensity levels that are appropriate for families and children and encompasses many classic amusement park favorites. Some of the most popular attractions in this category include the Log Flume, the Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway, the Colossus 18-story Ferris wheel, and the Speed O'Drome Go-Karts. The kids ride category also contains many family rides, but are considered more appropriate for the park's littlest visitors. Rides in the kids category include the Grand Ole Carousel, the Daffy Duck Swing Ride, Taz's Twisters, and the Elmer Fudd Weather Balloons.

When it's time to take a break from the rides, guests have many options when it comes to deciding what to do with their time. Six Flags St. Louis offers many free entertainment options including sit-down shows that revolve around music, dance, stunts, cartoon characters, and other unique family-appropriate themes. Children can enjoy a meet-and-greet with some of their favorite Looney Tunes characters as well. Video and arcade game enthusiasts can visit the video arcade and enjoy classic midway favorites in addition to the latest video games. Those who enjoy shopping also have plenty of options, as there are many souvenir, photo, and specialty shops located all over the park.

Food options are plentiful and varied, consisting of everyone's favorite carnival and amusement park favorites. Enjoy pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and more at any one of several sit-down venues. Alternatively, you can grab an ice cream, a wrap, or some popcorn at any one of the many food carts to be found liberally sprinkled around the grounds and enjoy it as you explore the park.