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Six Flags Great America. Gurnee, Illinois. Located between Chicago and Milwaukee on Interstate 94, Six Flags Great America features eight themed areas, each highlighting a different aspect of Americana. The theme park opened in 1976 and was owned and operated by Marriott before being sold to Six Flags in 1984.
View. comments. Daredevils will be flocking to Gurnee in Illinois this summer for the chance to take on Goliath-the world's tallest, steepest, fastest roller coaster. The latest attraction which opened at Six Flags Great America on Thursday is a wooden roller coaster that breaks three world records. Those brave enough to take a ride on it will be plunged down a 180ft near-vertical drop, as the roller coaster twists and turns at speeds of up to 72mph.