550 feet high on the tallest observation wheel in the world...the High Roller Ferris Wheel in Las Vegas!!
Tickets are purchased online or at the ticket counter up front and then you go up an escalator to get to where you will board. As others said it's best to find a deal online. (Note: they won't accept online codes at the ticket counter.) Unfortunately me for I bought my tickets last minute and had to pay the full night price of $36.95. I am definitely going to buy tickets beforehand in the future but no regrets on the full price because I did enjoy myself that night.
Before boarding, there is a lounge area where you can purchase drinks which start at about $10. (Note: for those who do want to purchase drinks, one may want to consider purchasing a ticket with the open bar in the pod because it's only $20 more and a better deal than getting a drink at the lounge area).
I rode the High Roller around close to 11pm at night so got the most amazing view of The Strip. The ride in total is about 30 minutes. You share the pod with others but the pod is huge! I have heard it can fit up to 40 people but if you are fortunate you may just get a pod to yourselves. This is harder to do at night though because night rides are pretty popular. I actually ended up in a pod with a wedding party but it wasn't crowded at all! There is plenty of room in the pod though regardless if you share with others and lots of space to move around and take pictures! Going there is a video going on that tells you how high you are in increments and once you get close to the peak, the countdown begins.
Reaching the peak is the best part. You really get a full view of all of the Vegas strip and it is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. From seeing the Eiffel Tower at Paris to the Cosmopolitan to Bellagio. I found myself snapping away endlessly at all the views!
It is truly an amazing experience to ride the High Roller! Picturesque view of Vegas like no other and truly a lot of fun! The High Roller is awesome.