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| - Of note: they have a security checkpoint with a metal detector setup to run people through before they ever get to go in the elevators, so word to to the wise and don't bring anything stupid with you. Also, you have to be about 18 years of age to ride the elevator, or have someone with you of that age, otherwise you'll be turned away.
I come several times to Las Vegas without coming to this attraction, so finally this time I made the visit and was pretty glad I did. Definitely not a cheap ride up to the 108th floor, but as a one time experience, I feel it was worth it. The view is quite spectacular and seeing it on the Travel Channel or elsewhere on TV doesn't begin to do it justice. Plus, there's the extra thrill of feeling the observation level shake when the amusement rides above go rattling around that might make you think....that's a loooooooong way down!
There's several chairs and lounges to sit on and take in all that view and even if you don't ride any of the rides, you'd do yourself a disservice if you didn't just sit around for a while and enjoy that view. You can also walk up the steps to the 109th floor and go for a look outside where it was as windy as heck for us. And if you want to go for that quirky thrill, there's a restroom on the 109th floor where perhaps, after you use it, you can say you took a 109 floor story leak?
There's a gift shop with beverages, snacks, and souvenirs available, an area with a sketch artist and a Stratosphere logo background if you want a picture taken in a different way.
Seperate thought: whoever lives with a mile or so of the Stratosphere: how does it feel, knowing you've got eyes at all times of the day looking into your backyard and such?
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