Credit Kevin C. Rose-AtlantaPhotos.com
The phenomenal success of his original Texas park sent Six Flags founder Angus Wynne off on a mighty quest for the ideal location for a second amusement mecca; he eventually settled on a parcel of land situated along the Chattahoochee River. In 1967, the brand-new 290-acre theme park located just west of sunny Atlanta opened – featuring a supporting host of popular cartoon and superhero characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Batman – and Six Flags became the first multi-gate theme park operator in the United States. Speed-freaks and “coasterheads” on Atlanta excursion itching for that ultimate terror tear to break up a “normal” vacation itinerary of shopping and sightseeing need look no further than Six Flags Over Georgia for an exciting roundup of some of the fastest, tallest and wildest rides in the country! A complete range of “family” style rides and attractions cater to those less intrepid types tagging along – something to keep them out of your hair while you feed your need for speed and crush your crave for crazy, and a tempting menu of All-American fare, pizza and pasta, healthy snacks and delectable sweet treats ensure every guest their perfect bite. Word to the young grasshopper: ride first, eat later! Don’t forget to grab a souvenir or two once you’ve played ‘til you can play no more; an awesome assortment of merchandise, memorabilia and photo ops tender student travel groups playing in the Peach State perfectly – personalized commemoration of their grand Six Flags Over Georgia adventure!
