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The Big Apple Coaster & ArcadevsStratosphere Tower
Stratosphere Tower and The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade scores marginally higher than Stratosphere Tower. The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade comes in at 81 with recommendations from 5 publications such as Where, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Frommer's
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $0/night
Fodor's "There are two reasons to ride the Coney Island–style New York–New York roller coaster (aka Manhattan Express): first, with a 144-foot dive and a 360-degree somersault, it's a real scream." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Coney Island–inspired roller coaster makes a heartline twist-and-dive manoeuvre, producing a sensation similar to that felt by a pilot during a barrel roll in a fighter plane." Full review
Where "Experience negative Gs that take you past the replicated New York City skyline. Daily, 10:30 am-midnight. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall. $15; $26 for an all-day pass." Full review
Frommer's "As if the outside of New York-New York wasn’t busy enough, someone decided to knock it up a few notches by having a roller coaster wind around the whole thing." Full review
Stratosphere Tower Fodor's Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Where
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
