Family Rides
SidewinderThe Amusement Park Scrambler Ride You’ve Been Waiting For

Sidewinder
- Open Park Hours
- listings.minHeight
36
- Location
Six Flags Great America
A dizzying, snaking ride!
In case you’re curious, a sidewinder is a desert rattlesnake, named for the unique motion it uses to slip sideways through the hot sand. Just like the name suggests, this tiny scrambler of a ride moves in mysterious ways and packs a surprising bite!
Sweeping spins within spins can dizzy up riders pretty goshdarn good!
Don’t worry if your balance becomes impaired, though. In most cases, the ‘wobblies’ wear off in a minute or two. But if you need an antidote, we find cotton candy and Lemon Chills at a nearby concession stand always help!
- Thrill Level
- Moderate
- listings.minHeight
- 36 ”
ride.smallStatTitle
- ride.introduced
- 1961
- ride.manufacturer
- Eli Bridge Company