With longer days, warmer temperatures and baseball underway, spring is fully in the air in the Chicago area, meaning it's just about time for thrill seekers to fulfill their adrenaline cravings.in Gurnee, one of the country's premier amusement parks, will be opening for the season on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m., with a brand new attraction making its debut as well.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe new attraction will swing riders back and forth on a massive pendulum through the sky at speeds of 75 miles per hour -- while 172 feet off the ground. "As you swing through the clouds you will also spin, adding even another dimension to this maximum-thrills experience," according to the Six Flags Great America website."This first-of-its-kind ride for the park creates a freefall sensation like no other."On top of Sky Striker, Six Flags Great America boasts a whopping 15 roller coasters, the second-most of any park in the Midwest, only trailing Cedar Point.
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