USA ·THRILL RIDES
Every trip has one afternoon left over. These 13 thrill rides are the ones worth spending it on, with what each costs and how they differ.
See Las Vegas from 550 feet on the High Roller, with 360-degree views, a 30-minute ride, and flexible three-day ticket use.
“This was so much fun to be able to see Vegas at night from the High Roller. The staff were very helpful and the wait was not too long to get on. We rode with 2 other small parties in our pod.”
Review the High Roller at The LINQ for Strip views, sunset timing, pod comfort, Happy Half Hour, pricing, access, and practical tips.
“the cars were nice and roomy. There were three of us and we had a car to ourselves so we could move around to get a great view. We took the ride during the daytime which gave us an opportunity to see all around the area.”
Ride Las Vegas High Roller 550 feet up with a 30-minute open bar, Strip views, skip-the-line access, and practical booking tips.
“We really enjoyed this experience… went at sunset so got the best of both day time Mountain View’s and night time strip all lit up .. Bar tender was awesome and assist with photo taking with the best backlight!”
Review FlyOver Las Vegas, a 30-minute flying ride with wind, mist, scents, and sweeping journeys over Iceland, Chicago, and more.
“Convenient location on the strip. No wait when we went on a busy weekend. Not lengthy but good family fun.”
Big Apple Coaster review: speeds, drops, Strip views, price, queues, comfort, tickets, timing, and tips for riding in Las Vegas.
“My kids rite it and they were blown away by it nice job 👏 👍 last about in hour with wait time but good”
Ride Branson’s eco-friendly alpine coaster through the Ozark woods, with solo or tandem carts, speeds over 30 mph, and family-friendly fun.
“Great experience! Much more adventurous than we expected. The whole group had fun. We would recommend!”
High Roller Happy Half Hour review: enjoy a 30-minute open bar ride, 550-foot views, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“We bought the High Roller/Open Bar option and it was definitely worth it! Our bartender was friendly and entertaining. The views were nice and it was a nice length of time to enjoy. Side note: my date was doing fine, but once we started to get higher, she was feeling a bit anxious (as well as another passenger) - some neither of us were expecting. The bartender did a great job at keeping the conversation, energy, and drinks flowing, helping to providing a calming and fun atmosphere.”
Review of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas, with 360-degree visuals, haptic seats, practical tips, health guidance, and value advice.
Review the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster in Pigeon Forge, with ride details, family tips, night riding, wait times, value, and booking advice.
“Fun experiance last about 5 mins with the slowdowns going up hill and you can control.how fast you go”
Big Apple Coaster review: speeds near 70 mph, Strip views, ticket tips, storage fees, height rules, and honest value advice.
“Loved it! Haven’t been in a rollercoaster for years and had to do this one! Obviously it’s over pretty quickly but I will remember it for sure!”
Review of FlyOver Las Vegas, a 30-minute flying ride with motion seats, scents, mist, and films of the West, Iceland, Chicago, and Canada.
“Very amazing. The staff was very accommodating for my mother in law, she’s in a cane and the staff got her a chair and when the ride was over. They took her to another exit so she doesn’t go up the stairs. Also, my daughter was too little to get on the ride, so my husband had to give up his ticket so we were gonna lose that money. Well the stuff was so kind enough to let my husband get on the ride after we finished our time. They were so amazing. We chose Iceland it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend to everyone.”
Flyover Chicago at Navy Pier offers a thrilling 30-minute virtual flight over the city, with skyline views, stories, and strong value for $38.03.
“The actual rude was fantastic and very realistic however the 7 min intro was okay. The young ladies were very unfriendly and dry. I'm from out of town and expected a little more courtesy than just pointing and frowning. Do better ladies you gotta long life ahead of dealing with the public.”
Review the STRAT Tower thrill rides in Las Vegas, with Big Shot, X-Scream, SkyPod views, prices, tips, limits, and value.
“Last call was at 9:30 pm. So maybe put in there that you need to be there 9:30 and the whole ride shut down before 10 pm”
Start on a coastline and work inland.
