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Six Flags AstroWorld

AstroWorld was a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately 57 acres of land (later expanded to over 75 acres) between Kirby Drive and Fannin Avenue, directly south of Loop 610 in Houston, Texas, USA. Opening on June 1, 1968, AstroWorld was originally developed and constructed as part of the Astrodomain, the brainchild of local philanthropist and former Houston mayor Judge Roy Hofheinz, who intended it to complement The Astrodome.

Located at 29.6755, -95.4074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Six Flags AstroWorld, Former Six Flags theme parks, Defunct amusement parks in the United States, 1968 establishments in the United States, 2005 disestablishments, History of Houston, Texas, Amusement parks in Texas, Buildings and structures in Houston, Texas

Texas Cyclone

The Texas Cyclone was a wooden roller coaster at the defunct Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, Texas, and was known for its airtime, speed, and feeling of being out of control. It was 93 feet tall, had 3,180 feet of track, and the ride lasted for two minutes and fifteen seconds. It was opened in 1976, after a failed attempt by Astroworld to buy the original Coney Island Cyclone.

Located at 29.6767, -95.4097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roller coasters operated by Six Flags, Six Flags AstroWorld, Roller coasters introduced in 1976, Former roller coasters of Texas, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2005

XLR-8

XLR-8 was a steel suspended roller coaster. It was designed by Arrow Dynamics (at the time called 'Arrow-Huss') and located at Six Flags Astroworld from when it was constructed in 1984 until AstroWorld closed in 2005. XLR-8 was the successor to the troubled Bat at Kings Island, which had closed due to several problems.

Located at 29.6748, -95.4056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roller coasters operated by Six Flags, Roller coasters introduced in 1984, Former roller coasters of Texas, Six Flags AstroWorld, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2005

Fannin South (METRORail station)

Fannin South is an island platformed METRORail light rail station in Houston, Texas, United States. The station was opened on January 1, 2004, and is operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). Serving as the southern terminus of the Red Line, this is located at the intersection of Fannin Street and West Bellfort Avenue, and is co-located with the Fannin South Park & Ride facility, which is located close to Interstate 610.

Located at 29.6736, -95.4028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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METRORail stations, Railway stations opened in 2004

Viper (Six Flags AstroWorld)

The Viper at Six Flags AstroWorld was an Anton Schwarzkopf designed Looping Star model and had operated at AstroWorld since 1989. It consisted of a single loop and was demolished with the closing of AstroWorld in 2005. It had originally been the Jet Scream at Six Flags St. Louis.

Located at 29.6756, -95.407 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roller coasters introduced in 1985, Former roller coasters of Texas, Former roller coasters of Missouri, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags AstroWorld, Steel roller coasters, Roller coasters operated by Six Flags, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2005

Robert M. Beren Academy

Robert M. Beren Academy is a private Modern Orthodox Jewish primary and secondary school at 11333 Cliffwood Drive in Houston, Texas, United States. Robert M. Beren Academy is located near the Willow Meadows and Willowbend neighborhoods. The school covers preschool through grade 12 and includes an elementary Montessori program.

Located at 29.6541, -95.4522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1969, Jews and Judaism in Houston, Texas, Private schools in Houston, Texas, High schools in Houston, Texas, Modern Orthodox Jewish day schools in the United States, Private high schools in Texas, Private middle schools in Texas, Private elementary schools in Texas

Almeda, Houston

Almeda is an area located along Texas State Highway 288 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad in southwestern Houston, Texas, United States that used to be a distinct unincorporated community in Harris County. Almeda is 11 miles from Downtown Houston.

Located at 29.6041, -95.4172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, Geography of Harris County, Texas