02/20/09

Photo Gallery: The Stratosphere Tower

The Stratosphere Tower, the northernmost casino hotel on the strip, features three rides on the roof designed to use height to the advantage of the thrill. The Big Shot tower is the oldest of the three and is still one of the most popular. Insanity and XScream are recent attractions that dangle riders over the edge. Day or night, the view is spectacular, and if timed properly one can see both! (Or, get the all-day ride pass and head up multiple times. On my trip, I went up the tower and rode all the rides around noon, went back down for the matinee stage show around 2pm, and headed back up later for some evening and nighttime photos and rides.)