Description: The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino would not be worth the visit if it wasn't for the viewing deck and thilling ride called the Bigshot. Both are located above the 100th something floor and overlooks all of Vegas. You can only go at night if you want to appreciate this (you can go during the day but I will be disappointed in you), as the Vegas strip looks like a swimming pool of lights from that high up. It is truly a site to see. The viewing deck gives you 360 degree views of Vegas, but the ride makes it worth the trip. There are two rides at the top of the stratosphere, the Bigshot and something else. Do not waste your time on the something else (really, its called the High Roller Rollercoaster, but don't waste your money). The Bigshot, for $8 per 20 second ride (the 45 minute wait is inlcuded free of charge) is at the top of the stratosphere and launches you straight up an additional 160 feet straight up at an unbelievable 70 MPH (amusement park people know what I am talking about when I say unbeleivable)! 4 G's of force on the way up and 0 G's on the way down!You hit the top, and proceed to have a bungy jump effect as the ride comes back down, all the while overlooking the Vegas lights from a 150 or so stories above the ground!! Whew! To make the most out of this sick adventure, you MUST go at night and should be seriously trashed (although not quite at the vomit stage yet).
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