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| - This is definitely a "gotta do it (at least) once" Vegas thing.
The Stratosphere is a novel concept--like none that I've ever seen. It's intriguing and unique. Only problem is, it's probably too expensive, like everything else in Vegas. If you're going to do it, I'd go in the morning, get the unlimited pass, and bring your camera. I'd ride all the rides, get some good pictures, and then come back at night and get more good pictures.
Breaking these down, one at a time:
1 - The X-Scream - Not all that thrilling or exciting. If you have an unlimited pass, do this one first as a warm-up. It's a neat concept, but not that cool. Neat view, though.
2 - Big Shot - Great ride, especially because there's a perfect blend of "terror" and "fun." Not to scary, but really high, and definitely has an edge. On this ride, you are on top of Vegas, no doubt about that. Just for the view, this makes the unlimited pass worth it--you can ride it a number of times in a row, looking in different directions every time.
3 - Insanity - Holy s**t. I actually thought this one may be the least unsettling out of all the ones on top of the Stratosphere. Boy, was I wrong. This is AWESOME. Though, this isn't a good mix of terror and fun. This is WAY more terror. It starts off like a regular carnival ride. And then you're over the side of the Stratosphere, feeling the G-force, FORCED TO LOOK DOWN. Holy CRAP. Insanity is a great word for it. You start to see your life flash before your eyes, and it starts to hit you when you see the curvature of the actual tower from the angle that you're spinning. Yikes. There's something about that view that just GETS you. Wheeew.
Anyhow, definitely worth the trip, at least once.
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