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Stratosphere TowervsFountains of Bellagio
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Bellagio Fountains ranks significantly better than Stratosphere Tower. Bellagio Fountains scores 88 with accolades from 6 sources like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Stratosphere Tower
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Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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The Telegraph
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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Fodor's "High above the Strip at the tip of the Stratosphere Tower are four major thrill rides that will scare the bejeezus out of you, especially if you have even the slightest fear of heights." Full review
Frommer's "Whether you come for the views or the scary rides, the Stratosphere Tower is a uniquely Vegas experience." Full review
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Obviously, acrophobics should avoid this at all costs.
Afar Magazine "For the thrill of your life, head to the top of the Stratosphere on the north end of the Strip." Full review
Jetsetter "A classic casino resort on the north end of the the glittering Strip, with more than 800 slot machines." Full review
Where "Features America's tallest freestanding tower with indoor and outdoor observation decks." Full review
The Telegraph "Get a thrill over 100 stories above the Strip atop this tripod-legged skyscraper’s observation deck, reached by the USA’s fastest elevators." Full review
Fountains of Bellagio Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Where
Time Out Afar Magazine
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Fodor's "Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water." Full review
Lonely Planet "With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the desert – although they do recycle and use reclaimed water." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There are plenty of free attractions along the three-mile stretch of the Strip, but the one you definitely won’t want to miss is the choreographed Fountains of Bellagio." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At just barely under 20 million gallons and 8.5 acres, Lake Bellagio is easily the largest musical fountain system in the world." Full review
Where "Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music." Full review
Time Out "The Bellagio's lake throws up entrancing fountain displays choreographed to music from Michael Jackson to Gene Kelly (and, less appealingly, Lee Greenwood)." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Fountains of Bellagio tend to be on visitors' "must see" list when they travel to Las Vegas for the very first time--and often anytime afterwards." Full review
