7 Las Vegas Thrill Rides to Plan a Day Around

1.Flyover in Las Vegas: An Immersive Flying Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,012 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

On the Las Vegas Strip beside Hard Rock Cafe, FlyOver puts you in a belted motion seat for a flight-style ride over places such as Iceland, the American West, and Chicago. Wind, mist, and scents add to the film. Plan for about 30 minutes on site, though the ride itself is closer to 10 minutes.

“Wonderful, amazing! -exciting! Liana went out of her way to help us and show kindness. Easy access, very afforable-we’re going again!”

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2.The Big Apple Coaster at New York New York Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 982 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

At New York-New York on the Las Vegas Strip, one ride ticket gets you aboard the Big Apple Coaster, a fast, high-turning coaster with city views from above. Plan on extra time for the queue, and bring your mobile ticket code. Arcade games, parking, and hotel transport are not included.

“Amazing! Very fun, even when we were hungover lol. Advise all to try while in Vegas. We went at 11:00 am”

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3.Fly LINQ Zipline at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 661 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At The LINQ Promenade, ride a 1,121-foot zipline from a 12-story tower toward the High Roller. Choose a seated or superhero position, reach speeds up to 35 mph, and take in the Strip from above. The ticket covers one ride, with no hotel transport included.

“We like it a lot however to was time consuming the line pretty long but it was still very worth it..”

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4.New York-New York Hotel Big Apple Coaster Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Take one ride on the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York, where a red track winds through a Manhattan-style skyline above the Las Vegas Strip. Expect a steep first drop, a 180-degree twist, loops, and speeds approaching 70 mph. The ticket is for a single ride, and the ride can be rough for some people.

“If you don’t take everything out ure pockets, you will have them drop out. This was a fast, inside down, turning ride. It was fun but don’t have a bad back lol”

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5.FLY LINQ Zipline Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 632 reviews · 3 days · from $36

Ride the FLY LINQ Zipline above the LINQ Promenade, reaching speeds up to 35 mph on a route of more than 1,000 feet toward the High Roller. Choose a seated or superhero-style position, then ride any time during operating hours. Your ticket is valid for three days from the selected date. Photos and video cost extra.

“I did it again this year for the 2nd time. Fun zipline!”

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6.Flyover in Las Vegas Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 616 reviews · 30 min · from $33

Choose a timed Flyover ride featuring the American West, Iceland, the Canadian Rockies or Chicago. A short introduction sets the scene before you sit with your feet dangling and watch the film on a 52-foot spherical screen, with moving seats, wind, mist and scents adding to the flight effect. Tickets cost $33 per person.

“This was a great experience, especially for the money. The videography was amazing and it lasted about 25 minutes.”

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7.STRAT Tower Thrill Rides Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 469 reviews · 1 day · from $33

At The STRAT, head up to the SkyPod for observation-deck views and a choice of one or two rides, depending on your ticket. Big Shot launches you 160 feet up at 45 mph; X-Scream tips you headfirst over the tower’s edge. Insanity is closed indefinitely, so plan around the two available rides.

“Fantastic! Highly recommend the big shot especially y night”

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