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Stratosphere Tower observation deck Details
- Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. The ticketing box office is open daily, 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
- Cost: Admission is $13.95 for adults and $10 for Nevada residents, children 4-12 and guests 55 and over. Children younger than 4 are free, but they cannot ride any of the rides. Various package prices are available; call for more details.
- Payment options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
- Reservations: Not applicable.
- Location: Located at the Stratosphere hotel-casino, just north of the intersection of the Vegas Strip and Sahara Avenue.
- Age/Height/Weight restrictions: None.
Stratosphere Tower observation deck Review
View the city in 360-degree panorama at the Stratosphere Tower.
The tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, the 1,149-foot tower consists of an outdoor deck at the 869-foot level (where you'll find many a sunbather in May) and an indoor deck at the 857-foot level. Termed a "pod," the indoor deck rests on three legs. Because of this, the glass angles outward; those afraid of heights are better off on the outdoor deck.
A bank of elevators beams guests up to the pod at a dizzying 1,800 feet a minute. Total time from ground level to pod: 30 seconds. But spectators get the best view of Vegas.
The indoor deck is the loading area for the Big Shot; however, the outdoor deck is the best if you want to snap some pictures or watch the riders. The outdoor deck is also home to X Scream and Insanity. The indoor deck offers a snack bar and two gift shops, and both decks have high-powered lenses for closer viewing.
The tower also features the revolving Top of the World restaurant and lounge, which rotates 360 degrees in an hour.
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