Closest Six Flags to Me

Use these buttons to pull up the Six Flags nearest your location on Google Maps. The first button finds the closest park — the rest help you plan once you know which one you’re heading to.

Six Flags parks vary by location, so the same question can have different answers depending on which park you’re nearest. The takeaways below cover the most common questions — with straight answers, no runaround.

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  How many Six Flags parks are there in the United States? 26 amusement parks total in North America · Includes former Cedar Fair parks like Cedar Point and Knott’s Berry Farm · Six Flags America near D.C. permanently closed November 2025

  Following the 2024 Cedar Fair merger, Six Flags operates 26 amusement parks and 15 separately-gated water parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The footprint is heaviest in Texas (Six Flags Over Texas, Fiesta Texas, multiple Hurricane Harbor water parks) and California (Magic Mountain, Discovery Kingdom, California’s Great America, Knott’s Berry Farm). New Jersey hosts the single largest park by acreage — Six Flags Great Adventure, which spans over 510 acres including its Wild Safari. One significant closure to be aware of: Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, permanently closed at the end of the 2025 season. If you are in the D.C. or Baltimore area, the nearest open Six Flags park is now Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. Additionally, six parks — including Valleyfair, Worlds of Fun, and Six Flags St. Louis — were sold in early 2026 to EPR Properties and will be rebranded under the “Enchanted Parks” name. Confirm branding on those parks before booking.
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  How much does a Six Flags ticket cost for one day? Online: $29–$65 per person depending on date · Gate price: often $80–$100+ · Season passes: $59–$175 and frequently cheaper than a single-day ticket

  Six Flags uses variable (“demand”) pricing — the same park charges different amounts on different days based on expected crowds. Buying online in advance almost always costs $20–$40 less than paying at the gate on the day you arrive. At Six Flags Over Texas, tickets start around $39–$49 online for low-attendance days but can reach $65 or more around holidays and Fright Fest. At Magic Mountain, a “Good Any Day” ticket runs $65 for anyone over age 3. The gate price at most parks runs $80–$100 or higher. The season pass situation is genuinely unusual compared to other theme parks: a base Gold pass for some parks costs the same or less than a single-day gate ticket — so if there is any chance you or a family member will visit a second time during the year, the math almost always favors a pass. Always purchase tickets at sixflags.com before leaving the house, never at the gate.
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  What is the cheapest day to visit Six Flags? Tuesday and Wednesday are the least crowded and cheapest days · Avoid Saturdays, holiday weekends, and Fright Fest in October · Early September weekdays are often the sweet spot for short lines and cool weather

  Because Six Flags uses variable pricing tied to projected attendance, the ticket price calendar itself is a crowd forecast — lower ticket price means lighter crowds expected. Tuesday and Wednesday during non-holiday weeks consistently produce the shortest lines at most parks. Summer peak (late June through mid-August), major holiday weekends like Fourth of July and Labor Day, and Fright Fest in October are the busiest periods across the entire chain. The hidden gem window: late September into early October on weekdays. Weather is still comfortable at most parks, crowds thin out with kids back in school, and Fright Fest’s Halloween decorations start appearing — giving you fall atmosphere without the October Saturday crush. Avoid visiting on “bring-a-friend” passholder days, which are not always widely advertised but can flood the park with twice the usual crowd.
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  Is a Six Flags season pass worth it? Yes, almost always — even for two visits · Gold passes: $59–$120 depending on the park · Prestige passes ($115–$175) include access to all 50+ Six Flags and former Cedar Fair parks in North America

  A Six Flags Gold pass almost always pays for itself in two visits when you factor in what you would have spent on daily tickets. The Gold pass range is wide — as low as $59 at Discovery Kingdom and Schlitterbahn locations, up to $115–$120 at premium parks like Magic Mountain or Great Adventure. Passes include unlimited admission to the designated “home” park, free parking, 10% food and merchandise discounts, and bring-a-friend discounts. The big upgrade is the Prestige pass ($115–$175), which adds admission to every Six Flags-owned park in North America — over 50 parks — and includes early entry and priority perks at most locations. For families who visit more than once a season or who travel to multiple parks in a year, the Prestige pass approaches extraordinary value. One caveat: pass prices fluctuate throughout the year, and the best deals typically appear in late summer when Six Flags runs “buy next year’s pass now” sales — passes purchased in August or September for the following year are routinely 30–40% cheaper than spring pricing.
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  Does Six Flags offer senior or military discounts? Military & first responder discounts: yes, at all parks — verify via ID.me at checkout · Senior discount: not a separate age-based tier, but older adults can use all available discounts including military, AAA, and group rates

  Six Flags has a consistent military and first responder discount program available at all parks — active duty military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel qualify for reduced admission on one-day tickets and season passes. Verification runs through ID.me at the online checkout. This discount also applies during Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park when available. There is no separate “senior discount” tied to age. However, AAA members receive ticket discounts at most parks (check your AAA portal before purchasing). Anyone 62 or older on a fixed income should compare the cost of a base season pass against single-day admission — the pass math is often better, and many parks offer a “Bring a Friend” discount that lets a passholder bring a guest at a sharply reduced price, which is useful for grandparents bringing grandchildren. The Starlight or Evening tickets (available at some parks after 4–5 p.m.) are another option that cuts the full-day price considerably for guests who don’t need a full day.
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  Is there a Six Flags in Florida? No — there is no Six Flags in Florida · Nearest parks to Florida residents: Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta area, about 5–7 hours from South Florida) · Florida has Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, and SeaWorld Orlando as its major theme park options

  Florida is one of the notable gaps in the Six Flags network. The closest park to anyone in Florida is Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell (outside Atlanta), roughly a 5-to-7-hour drive from South Florida and 4-to-5 hours from Jacksonville. For Floridians considering the trip, the combination of a Gold pass (which includes free parking) and a hotel stay for a weekend visit is the standard approach. Worth noting: a Six Flags Prestige pass still gets you into Busch Gardens Tampa, which is a SeaWorld-operated park, through a separate agreement — always verify current partner park inclusions at sixflags.com since these arrangements change. The short answer for a Floridian Googling this question: a Six Flags is not currently in your state, the nearest one requires a road trip to Atlanta, and your local options are Universal, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens.
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  What is Fast Lane and is it worth buying? Fast Lane (also called Flash Pass at legacy Six Flags parks): $30–$145 per person depending on park and date · Lets you skip the standby line on major rides · Worth it on summer Saturdays and holiday weekends; overkill on quiet weekdays

  Fast Lane (used at former Cedar Fair parks) and Flash Pass (used at legacy Six Flags parks) both let you bypass the main standby queue on a selection of the park’s most popular rides. Pricing is dynamic — on a quiet Tuesday, lines may be short enough that you’d never use it. On a summer Saturday, the same Flash Pass can pay for itself by letting a family of four ride five major coasters in the time it would have taken to ride two. At Magic Mountain, Fast Lane runs $89–$145 depending on the date. At Six Flags Over Georgia, a base-level Flash Pass starts around $35–$45 per person. A practical test: if the park’s daily ticket price is near the high end of its range (over $55–$60 online), the day is expected to be busy and Fast Lane is more likely to be worth it. If the ticket price is near the low end (under $40), the park expects lighter crowds and you can likely skip it.
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  What time should I arrive at Six Flags? Arrive before the gates open — parking lot opens 1 hour early · Walk toward the back of the park first: most crowds flood the front · Ride your must-do coasters in the first 90 minutes or after 5 p.m.

  Most Six Flags parks open their parking lots about an hour before the front gates. Being in the parking lot early puts you at the gate when it opens, which is the single most effective way to experience top-tier coasters without a long wait. The strategy that experienced visitors use: ignore the front-area rides and walk straight to the back of the park. When the gates open, the majority of guests flood toward the first attractions they see near the entrance — the back of the park is often walk-on for the first 45 minutes. Head-of-the-line time runs roughly from gate opening until about 10:30–11 a.m. After that, lines build through early afternoon. They tend to shorten again after 5 p.m. as families with young children begin leaving. The Six Flags app shows live wait times for every ride — check it frequently throughout the day and adjust your route accordingly. Download it before you arrive, not in the parking lot.

The table below covers the major Six Flags amusement parks by region. Confirm current hours and status at sixflags.com before visiting — parks sold to EPR Properties in 2026 are being rebranded. Water parks and resort hotels are not listed separately here.