[Six Flags AstroWorld & WaterWorld]-Part of Six Flags family and one of the nation's great amusement centers, Six Flags AstroWorld features more rides than any park in Texas, including 11 roller coasters, making it the coaster capital of the South. Taz's Texas Tornado is a 112-foot tall, four-looping thriller that is one of the steepest roller coaster anywhere. Other rides that remain favorites: the "Texas Cyclone," rated one of the best roller coasters in the world; "Thunder River's" simulated white-water ride; and on "Ultra Twister," visitors dive 92 feet straight down before making a 360-degree rotating turn forwards, then backwards "Adventure Rivers of Texas" stretches 60 feet in the air and has four chutes, each named for Texas rivers, that send yellow rafts twisting and turning before plunging into a refreshing pool. Children enjoy Looney Tunes Town.
      Covered with moss and patches of overgrowth, a70-ft temple holds an exciting thriller ride-the "Mayan Mindbender". This roller coaster takes riders on an adventure indoors through an ancient temple. Sate-of-the-art lighting and sound effects stimulate the mind and senses in a areas almost totally dark.
      "Batman: The Escape" takes guest through the Batcave, Arctic Park, and Gotham City before sending them on the ride of a lifetime: Texas' only standup roller coaster, which travels through a 360-degree loop, tight hairpin turns, and a tunnel.
     The Dungeon Drop, the tallest scream machine in Texas, takes you on a journey to another time period. After making your way through a dungeon, you are lifted more than 20 stories into the air with your legs dangling beneath you before plummeting back to earth. The Dungeon Drop is 230 feet tall with a lift speed of 16 feet per second and a drop of 62mph.
      The park also has seven restaurants, including Pinuzzo's Italian Kitchen,a first-class facility with an exciting menu.
      A popular feature is Six Flags WaterWorld with a host of water slides, swings, surfing, a 30,000 square foot wave pool and children's water play area.
     The fantasyland is open on weekends in spring and fall; daily in the summer. Loop 610 at Kirby Dr. (Admission)