Does anyone else remember Astroworld in Houston, Texas. Especially the Days before it was bought out by Six Flags? I have such fond memories of going there when I was a child, back in the 70's. Marvel McFay, The Astrowheel, The Astroway, the Skyrama, The alpine sleigh ride, Lost World Adventure, The Wagon Wheel, Mill Pond, I could go on and on. Astroworld was such a unique amusement park.
I was a BIG Astroworld fan before it was purchased by Six Flags. When I lived in South Louisiana, we took a trip to Houston when I was in the 8th grade for Beta Club. Went to Astroworld, the zoo, the Galeria, a Houston Astros game in the Astrodome, and we took the Budweiser factory tour. :o My senior trip was back to Houston for 2 days at Astroworld. Loved it!!!
Some photos from one of the last years it was open
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/gallery/parks/sfaw/
*also photos taken before I switched to digital (wow)
I didn't realize it closed. I loved the Texas Cyclone coaster.
9th grade vocal trip was to Astroworld in 1989
I hate it when another theme park bites the dust. :-\
I never had a chance to make it to Astroworld. Thanks for the pictures Swoosh!