The first stop on any high adrenaline tour should be the Stratosphere. With three levels of excitement, there are thrill rides that will suit almost any Vegas vacationer. It’s completely arguable which is the most exciting of them all—so get up there and decide for yourself. First riders will take the elevator 1000 feet into the air to the top of the Stratosphere Observation Deck where they can catch their breath and enjoy the absolute best views in the city. Riders will then climb a few more feet and step out onto the “roof” of the Stratosphere.

Once on top of the Stratosphere guests have a choice of three rides: X-Stream, Big Shot, and Insanity. Big Shot is a straight up-and-down catapult above the space needle. Riders are strapped into a chair and then blasted into the air with 4-Gs of force (more than the astronauts feel at blast-off). Riders are then sent shooting back down to the launch pad; up-and-down a few more times, and then returned safely back to earth.

The next Stratosphere ride is called Insanity. This ride consists of a giant arm which looks similar to the ones you see in arcade games that pick up stuffed animals, if you put a quarter in the slot. The problem is that this time—you’re the stuffed animal! Riders are strapped onto the arm as it extends out and over the edge of the Stratosphere and then tilts riders at almost every different angle. At one point, riders are tilted face down over downtown Las Vegas.

The final ride at the Stratosphere is X-Stream. This ride is basically a teeter-totter contraption that allows riders to fly up and down out over the sides of the Stratosphere. No matter which one you choose, the rides at the Stratosphere are sure to get your heart pumping.