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| - I was pretty psyched to find out this would be open when I paid a visit to Las Vegas last week. This was definitely on my TO DO list while visiting, plus I'm always down for something new as I visit every year.
We got there pretty late on a Tuesday night - I don't recall what time this thing runs till but it was after a late dinner.
I knew before going that it was going to cost me $35. We have something kind of similar in Chicago at Navy Pier, I can't recall how much that costs but it is NOTHING compared to the High Roller...it's more like a carnival ferris wheel. Yes, it's worth $35 because not only do I only visit once, but the view is AMAZING!!! Best view in Vegas as I've been to Voodoo Lounge, the clubs at the top of the Palms, no view compares to this view!
As other reviews have mentioned...you pay at a kiosk outside, it's $35 at night. You cannot bring drinks with you, but you will pass a bar before going up. I HAD to get a drink on my way in...and I want to say a blue moon cost me about $7. As with every tourist attraction everywhere they take your picture before you go on, and you exit through a store where you can see your picture if you'd like to purchase it. I don't even recall looking at ours when we left as I've been through that routine too many times.
We had NO wait whatsoever during this entire experience - probably being late on a Tuesday night and all really helped.
I read another review that suggested standing to the right in the pod when you enter so I did...I'd have to say that IS the best spot. Our pod had about 10 people are so and it was easy to move about in there. The timing was just right as well as we were able to catch the Bellagio Fountain show once we hit the top.
If you have never been to Vegas or haven't been there in a long time, or visiting soon...I highly recommend this tourist attraction, it's really amazing!
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