As one of the original Six Flags over Texas attractions, the Astrolift transported guests high across the park in suspended gondolas. The cable cars’ leisurely pace gave a unique perspective on the park and made traversing the park a breeze. Astrolift operated for nearly 20 years before being dismantled after a series of accidents on similar rides in the late 1970s.

The colorful, festive Fiesta Train careened through a number of scenes depicting foreign lands. One of the park’s original attractions, the ride underwent a significant remodeling in 1968 before finally being removed after the 1978 season. Despite its removal, Fiesta Train’s remnants can still be spotted in the park today as its legacy lives on.

Often forgotten and barely mentioned, La Cucaracha holds the distinction of being Six Flags over Texas’ first roller coaster. As a typical wild mouse-style coaster, it featured tight turns that gave the illusion of imminent derailment. The park’s success and desire for bigger, more unique rides resulted in La Cucaracha’s removal in 1965.

The Big Bend is likely one of the most memorable and missed past attractions from Six Flags over Texas’ history. This short-lived steel roller coaster featured quick drops and tight, highly-banked turns through the park’s landscape to thrill riders. Seemingly endless maintenance and capacity problems ultimately led to the ride’s removal.

La Salle’s River Adventure took guests on a heavily-themed river adventure. Narrated by a colorful guide and complete with Indian attacks, wild animal encounters, and even hidden treasure, La Salle’s entertained guests for 20 years. Eventually the ride was removed to make way for the Roaring Rapids attraction, but not before becoming a significant piece of park nostalgia.

Before the 300-foot Oil Derrick formed part of Six Flags over Texas’ iconic skyline, the unique Sky Hook did. Although it was quickly outpaced by taller and more thrilling rides, the Sky Hook will forever live as one of the most unique rides that ever existed at Six Flags over Texas.