Thrill Rides, Las Vegas

The 4 thrill rides at the top of the Stratosphere! I am a self-proclaimed rollercoaster/ride junkie and I could have spent all day up here if there wasnt so much else to do! I tried each ride at least once, and whoever designed these knew what they were doing.

That being said, Insanity made me rather nauseas, but you get a view of Vegas unlike any other! The Big Shot also has the same merit, without the queasy feeling. The X-scream, i think, was my favorite - and try to sit at the front if you can! And while the rollercoaster isnt a huge deal, it is still a lot of fun.

A must for all even if you are not a fan of Star Trek, this attraction is for all ages. Part ride, part you-are-there theater, The Experience utilizes a motion simulator, movie-like sets and live actors to immerse guests in Gene Roddenberry's 24th century. The Borg Invasion 4D was added in 2004 to complement the long-running Klingon Encounter. and then browse the unusual gift store or grab a meal in the Trek-themed Quark's Restaurant & Bar. Star Trek: The Experience is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.. General admission is $29.99.

New York New York has its own roller coaster, called the Manhattan Express, that twists, turns, climbs, dives, and loops all around the "city." We rode at night, and it was tons of fun. I was terrified, screamed my head off, but had a blast. My husband nearly split his gut laughing at me. You'll need to leave any bags, cameras, or other similar accessories at the platform -- there are lockers (50 cents, I think) to hold your stuff.

This was my favorite "architecture" of the hotels and casinos -- it's built to look like the Manhattan skyline, and they even have a miniature Brooklyn Bridge. The casino and shops inside are meant to make you feel as if you are strolling a New York neighborhood.

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Another reason for me to visit Vegas was to ride one of the rides on top of the Stratosphere, and my choice for this trip was the X-Scream.

What this ride those is go back and forth, while you hang "mercilessly" 277-something meters (866 feet) above the ground. You go forward, the thing stops and leaves you hanging head first, then goes back, and the process repeats. Sometimes you don't go back at all, but up and then down and all you see is the ground below thinking that you're gonna fall face first. It was a great thrill ride, and I didn't fully get it until I saw the car hanging from the indoors observation deck.

While you're hanging and dangling, the operator makes some funny comments and one-liners. After riding the X-Scream, my throat was hurting and I sounded as if I had a cold but it was worth it!

As of Nov 2009, admission fee to the observation deck and one ride cost 21.95US.

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Yeehaw! This is one of the reasons why I came to Vegas at all. I love roller coasters and this one lived to my expectations, after seeing several videos of the ride on Youtube.

This coaster is about 121m long and the ride takes about 2,5 minutes. The cars are designed as the yellow NY cabs and the straps are so tight that after being thrown up and down (I experience negative G's so even after being strap, I "fly out of my seat") I had some soreness on my shoulder blades - that's how I know I liked it LOL!

As of Nov 2009, a single ticket cost 14US. No loose objects are allowed, for security reasons.

One thing that Amber and I have in common is that if can scare you Amber will do it. Atop the Stratosphere somebody decided to go ahead and put a set of rollercoaster, and Amber decided that it would be our job to ride them. Even though I originally did not want to go, I am so happy I did, it is something that will ruin every other coaster for you as far as fear.

Wherever you are staying, get on the monorail and walk into the New York New York hotel. Follow the easy directions to the roller coaster and have a great ride! With heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 MPH, this attraction adds new meaning to the phrase "let it ride!" It features the world's first "heartline" twist and dive maneuver, allowing riders to experience the thrilling force of negative g's! Simulating a barrel-roll in a jet fighter, it rolls 180 degrees, hangs 86 feet in the air, then dives back under itself- promising dizzying excitement and white-knuckle thrills!
You will NOT regret it.

The fastest rollercoaster in Las Vegas, located at the Sahara, I felt like going waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa with THIS acceleration.... and all the way back. Fast and great!