165 meters high, the equivalent of a 55-storey building, more than fifteen hundred multicolored LED lights bring the playful effect to Las Vegas’ grandiose Ferris wheel, the High Roller. Located between The Linq and Flamingo hotels on the Strip, this Vegas novelty, which opened to the public on March 31, 2014, brings modernity and sophistication to its new cabins.
Forget the idea you had in the past of those giant wheels in old parks, which held a maximum of four people on very uncomfortable benches, here the goal is to provide you with pleasant space, while still having the privilege of contemplating unforgettable scenery.
Revamping the concept of this attraction, the development surprises with its comfort and capacity. Carrying up to 1,120 people at a time, in 28 spacious cabins with 40 crew members in each niche, the intention is to promote a real party in the air, with 360-degree views of the bustling Las Vegas Boulevard.
In your 30 minutes of a complete tour, you can not only book a private cabin for you and your friends, but also hire an open bar service, for a totally “private” celebration. Some people even book weddings in the heights, with champagne and everything, fun isn’t it? Want an even bigger party? No problem! The environment also has a hospitality area with outdoor spaces that can be reserved for private parties for up to 500 guests.
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This enterprise, belonging to the Caesars Entertainment chain, did not earn the title of the world’s largest Ferris wheel for nothing, the new darling of Sin City tourists, entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest in the world;
The attraction beat out strong contenders such as England’s London Eye, which is 30 meters longer. Another to fall behind was the Star of Nanchang, in China, which is 9 meters shorter than the American, and last but not least, the Singapore Flyer, in Singapore, which is only 3 meters shorter. That was a close one, wasn’t it?
- Since 2018, the 210-meter-high Ain Dubai has surpassed the High Roller. But not the charm of the unique view of the lights of the city of entertainment, which can be seen even from space!
Plan ahead!
Open:
The High Roller’s opening hours are from Monday to Sunday, from noon to two in the morning.
Location:
At the eastern end of the village “The LINQ Promenade”, opposite the Caesars Palace hotel;
Restrictions:
There are no age or weight restrictions per person, the only caveat being that each “capsule” can only hold one wheelchair (if necessary).
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Text: Alice Camargo
