Six Flags Great America in Gurnee celebrating 50 years

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is marking 50 years of thrills, memories and tradition.
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American Eagle roller coaster returns to Six Flags after nearly a decade

For the first time in 10 years, riders can go head-to-head on the world’s tallest and longest racing wooden coaster.
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American Eagle to race side-by-side at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee for first time in decade

Six Flags Great America officials have announced the red and blue cars of the American Eagle will be racing each other once ...

Beloved Six Flags Great America roller coaster restored in honor of 50th anniversary

An iconic, dual-track wooden roller coaster will ride once again at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee in honor of the ...

Six Flags Great America has endured roller coaster-like ups and downs in 50-year history

Great America has lived to see the beginning and end of several eras of theme parks since opening its gates in Lake County 50 years ago.

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Great America has lived to see the beginning and end of several eras of theme parks since opening its gates in Lake County 50 years ago.

Great America theme park blended Americana, thrill rides when it was built

When it opened as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, the park combined nostalgic entertainment and modern rides.
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announces 50th anniversary celebrations

GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has just announced its 50th anniversary celebration this summer. The theme park will start the special events June 20and continue the party ...