Eureka is best known as the home of popular theme park Six Flags St. Louis, which is located just 20 minutes west of downtown St. Louis off Interstate 44. The 323-acre park, which is commonly referred to as "Missouri's Coaster Capital," is home to over 40 rides and attractions, including the Batman: The Ride inverted roller coaster, the Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast launch coaster, and the American Coaster Enthusiasts designated landmark wooden coaster Screamin' Eagle, known as the fastest, longest, and tallest wooden coaster in the world at the time of its 1976 opening. Visitors can also explore the city's charming historic business district, home to landmark buildings that date back to the 1880s, or meander through over 164 acres of public park lands, which offer excellent opportunities for year-round recreation.

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