Roller Coasting
When it comes to riding roller coasters you may be really excited and love the adventure and adrenaline rush it provides, or you may be one who is scared to even be strapped in to one. The city of Las Vegas might be for you if tall and speedy roller coasters are what you desire.
Coasting Through Hotels in Las Vegas
Everyone knows Las Vegas is famous for its wide array of gambling alternatives, but it is also becoming well-known for hotels that feature roller coasters. On SPEED-The Ride at the Sahara Hotel the passengers are jolted to a speed of 45 miles per hour in two seconds and it only takes another two seconds to reach a blazing 70 miles per hour. Electromagnetic forces are what make this unique ride possible and what cause you to gain such high speeds in such a short amount of time Along with super high speeds, there’s a loop and a 90-degree incline that will really knock your socks off and give you the thrill you’ve been looking for over the course of this 1,365 feet ride. In addition to coasting along Las Vegas Boulevard, you’ll travel forward and backwards through the Hotel Marquee and even an underground tunnel. That is a pretty intense little roller coaster that even emits the feeling of 3.5 Gs of force at certain points.
The Manhattan Express, Las Vegas strip’s biggest roller coaster is something you definitely don’t want to miss you if you are a roller coaster fan. Along with the ups and downs and dips and dives, you’ll experience corkscrews and loops and even a unique heartline “twist and dive”. All of this while reaching speeds up to 67 miles per hour and heights of up to 203 feet. The riders journey around the 4,777 foot track in a train designed like a taxicab while taking in the sights of New York New York. There’s no question whether you should consider this on your list of “Must Ride” roller coasters, the only question is whether you can handle all amazing dips, twists, and insane loops.
The Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus is a one of a kind roller coaster as it is the only indoor roller coaster in the United States that has a double-loop and a double-corkscrew. 55 miles per hour maximum speed may not seem like it would blow you away, but you may be surprised by how exhilarating some of these twists and turns are. The 2,000 feet of track on this coaster also provide for a distinctive view of the Adventuredome.
Topping out at 30 miles per hour and 30 feet of drop, The High Roller on top of the Stratosphere is often known as kind of a kiddy coaster. But you’ll find when you look over the edge of your car there is nothing childish about the 900 foot drop below you. If you’re afraid of heights, you’ll surely consider this one to be just as much of a thrill as others around town. The majestic views of the city alone make this sub-extreme coaster worth the ride.
Your thirst for high adrenaline rushes and high speeds along with loops and corkscrews will all be quenched if you visit Vegas. During your stay in Las Vegas, you’ll have more options than you can perhaps imagine for lodging accommodations, including 1000s and thousands of hotels, luxurious Bluegreen resorts, and also numerous timeshares. So put the strap on tight, pull down the safety bar, and get ready to scream the next time you come to beautiful Las Vegas.