Six Flags GAM on Google Earth!

[Coaster Alex0805]

Dont know if many people know what this is! But Check it out! You will have to download it though! Um the Pic oh Gam is with Shockwave still there!!

[Raging_Bull]

yep pretty cool huh?

[SFGA Bob]

wouldn't it be cool if they had the 3d buildings for the coasters?

[Binks Drake]

Yeah, I've seen that on Mapquest etc...

[SixFlagsChick]

didnt a topic like this come up before?

[twixmix0303]

It was taken in 2001. I downloaded the program and saved SFGAm as a favorite location.

[Coaster Alex0805]

I did!

[CoastsToCoasters]

Google Earth has amazing views. They actually had an image for SFOG's construction on Goliath!

[RedOne3781]

I recently came across Google Earth. It's awesome, but kinda strange at the same time.
I am surprised though, with technology being as advaced as it is, that the map hasn't been updated.
But yeah, it's a cool program. It's way better than MapQuest, as far as getting directions is concerned. in my opinion.

[twixmix0303]

I agree. I can't stand Mapquest after discovering Google Maps.

[Kar915]

Go to, http://www.globeexplorer.com and type in what ever address you want.
The most current picture for GAm is Sept. 1, 2004

[sxflgshh14]

try http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com
I use it all the time. Its really good.

[SFGA Bob]

Google Earth is different from all those online services. Google Earth is a program that you download which streams the pics onto your computer whenever you need them. however, it has a whole bunch of other features as well. if anyone is familiar with Keyhole, it is the same as Google Earth, they just changed the name and dropped the premium price.

[twixmix0303]

Google did the same with Picasa, however, there was never a charge for Picasa. Personally, I think Google should stick with online content rather than software. I don't know why, it just seems like they do a better job at developing online content over software. (Picasa never ran well on my computer after downloading Google's version, it always froze up.)

[Sireze]

Whats the Address To Six Flags Great America?

[twixmix0303]

542 N Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031

You will get a choice of two addresses (it uses the same database as Google Maps http://maps.google.com/ ) and you have to choose one. You can add it as a favorite place so that you don't have to keep typing it in. Also, if you go to Tools > Options, you can set the zoom speed to very high, so there's not that flight-over feeling that (in my opinion) wastes time.