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Roller coasters are one of man’s most gravity defying inventions of the past century. Whether you’re scared even by the thought of being strapped into one, or you love the thrill and adventure associated with riding roller coasters, you’ll likely have some opinion on these exhilarating amusement park rides. The city of Las Vegas might be for you if tall and speedy roller coasters are what you desire.

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Las Vegas has been known to offer so much over the years whether it be gambling or sporting events like NASCAR or huge conventions that attract tens of thousands every week. However, you may not know that Las Vegas is also becoming quite the attraction for roller coaster riding. The ride named SPEED will catapult you and your friends to 45 miles per hour within 2 seconds and 70 miles per hour within a total of 4 seconds. SPEED can be found at the world famous Sahara Hotel and Casino which is down by the Stratosphere. The super high speeds you experience on this roller coaster that allow you to gain speed so quickly are made possible by one the 4 forces of nature, electromagnetism. The total distance you travel on this ride is 1,365 feet. It has a loop, a 90 degree incline and also speeds that will make you feel like you’re breaking the laws of nature. Along the ride on this roller coaster people will travel both forward and backward through the Hotel Marquee, and an underground tunnel, in addition to flying alongside Las Vegas Boulevard. You’ll know what its like to feel up to 3.5 G’s of force during certain points on this little coaster.

Las Vegas’s largest roller coaster is The Manhattan Express, a ride you’ll surely want to experience during your trip to Vegas. This ride reaches heights of 203 feet and speeds of 67 miles per hour while dipping and diving through corkscrews, loops, and a unique heartline twist and dive. The riders journey around the 4,777 foot track in a train designed like a taxicab while taking in the sights of New York New York. The insane loops, extreme dips, and huge drops easily make this one of Vegas’s best rides and a definite “must ride”.

The Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus is a one of a kind roller coaster as it is the only indoor roller coaster in the United States that has a double-loop and a double-corkscrew. Your top-speed will be 55 miles per hour, which may not stack up to other faster roller coasters, but all the twists and turns still make this a “serious” thrill ride. You’ll be able to see a clear view of the Adventuredome at Circus Circus while on this 2,000 foot ride.

In terms of speed and dips and drops, the High Roller that is located at the peak of the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, is known as kind of a kiddy ride. But the total distance of 900 feet between the track and the ground more than makes up for the lack of speed. If you’re afraid of heights, you’ll surely consider this one to be just as much of a thrill as others around town. The majestic views of the city alone make this sub-extreme coaster worth the ride.

If you’re a roller coaster addict that lives for the intense and out of control drops, twists and turns that these rides provide, then Las Vegas is definitely the place for you. Throughout your adventure in Las Vegas, you’ll have more choices than you can conceivably imagine for lodging accommodations, including thousands and 1000s of hotels, and luxurious resorts available from Bluegreen vacations. So get your ROLLER COASTER ON and come to Las Vegas, you’ll surely find the thrills and adventure you’re looking for.

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