Observation Deck
After visiting Las Vegas numerous times we finally had the chance to go up to the Tower of the Stratosphere. Stratosphere can boast of its unique 1,149 foot tall Vegas resort structure and is the tallest freestanding observation tower in all of Las Vegas and probably in all of U.S. We just don't go this way too much as we mostly stay on the other end of the Strip.
We were able to get spectacular 360-degree views of Sin City and the Strip by day and by night from their indoor as well as their outdoor observation decks. The indoor deck has an angled window and it does have warning signs posted throughout to NOT lean on the window... um, you wouldn't want to find out why those signs are posted. They are there for a reason. The outdoor observation decks have viewfinder scopes available to use and scan the city through the lens. The panoramic views were amazing at that height... especially at night with all the lights!
Prior to boarding the elevators you will go through a security screening where you empty your pockets or they check your purse/backpack and go through a metal detector. After you pass that then you wait once again on the same line to get your photo taken (optional to purchase), once that's done then you go up a another escalator to board the elevator that will take you to the observation decks.
Have a cocktail or two at the highest bar in Sin City, AirBar. We enjoyed a margarita in our tall plastic drinking tower. Yummy!
Before heading up the Tower why not purchase tickets to the Thrill Rides and have an experience like no other (see my separate review http://www.yelp.com/biz/stratosphere-thrills-las-vegas?hrid=1LCyL9GLA83brlNkybTkLQ&utm_source=oshare ) Enjoy!
Review #0461