Top Five Las Vegas Rides
What makes for a better tourist attraction than an amusement park? Considering the fact that Las Vegas is one of the busiest tourist spots in the entire world, it’s not hard to believe that there is actually an amusement park on the strip, not to mention countless other rides and roller coasters at various hotels. It would take several days to make your way around to all of them, so this helpful list of the top five Las Vegas rides based on speed, height and overall thrill should satisfy any thrill seekers need for speed!
Speed The Ride @ The Sahara
2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Speed located at Sahara Hotel is the ideal destination for thrill seekers. You can feel the air hitting your face at 70 miles per hour while taking a 360 degree loop. The thrill increases during the second stage when the whole process is reversed. The name of this coaster is appropriate and the ride itself is on par with roller coasters found at Magic Mountain theme parks all over the world. Passes are available at the venue everyday.
Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
As you move through several twists and turns, you will be short of your breath as soon as the Canyon Blaster reaches 55 mph. The first Grand Slam Canyon was started in 1993 and stretched more than 90 feet. You will have a close brush with a chaos in between the ride. Each ride costs $7 and all-day passes costs $24.95 for majors. Children pay a lesser price of $14.95 for an all-day pass.
X Scream at the Stratosphere
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
X Scream provides a lifetime experience of excitement packed into a few minutes. It is situated more than 900 feet above the ground on a 69 feet roller coaster track. Generally a roller coaster takes you down directly, but this one stops in mid air. The gutsiest thrill seakers are dared to sit in the front seat; you won’t be dissapointed! Everyone gets a clear view of the entire strip (not to mention most of the city of Las Vegas) and the ride will make you feel like flying at 900 feet, because you basically are! Apart from the excitement of the free fall, the view of the surroundings is something that will never be forgotten. The price for the ride is $19.95 per person.
Big Shot at the Stratosphere
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, 89104
Feel like an astronaut on the Big Shot, yet another ride at the top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. The ride shoot straight up into the at super fast speeds, sort of like a rocket. In actuality, the Big Shot reaches a height of 160 feet within 2.5 seconds. In this process, you will be able to experience a pressure of 4Gs, nearly weightless at the top. Even when descending, riders experience a similar force. The Big Shot reaches a maximum height of 1,049m, making it one of the highest rides in the entire world. Now that’s something you can definitely brag about to your friends! You can have this great experience for a $19.95 pass to the top of the tower.
Adventure Canyon at Buffalo Bill’s>br />
31900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Primm, NV 89019-9119
It maybe about an hour from the Las Vegas Strip, but this ride is definitely worth making a pit stop for. Adventure Canyon is the world’s first interactive basic flume log rides with a 35 feet drop. Even after dropping down, the fun does not end. Riders of this wooden coaster get another couple of minutes to extend the funfair as they enter the land of miners, outlaws and desperados inside the electronic shooting gallery. Shoot the illuminated targets in a Wild West style earn points as you do so. Enjoy the ride for just $6. Half day and full day passes are available for $22 and $30 respectively.
Sound like fun? You can bet that it is. These rides are great for families or anyone looking for something to add to their Las Vegas itenerary that is probably already packed with shows and gambling.