Soaring 550 feet above the center of the Strip inside a spacious, glass-enclosed cabin on the High Roller Observation Wheel offers some of the most spectacular, panoramic views in Nevada. Standing as one of the tallest observation wheels in the world, this massive engineering marvel features 28 futuristic, climate-controlled cabins that take 30 minutes to complete a single, slow-moving rotation. The wheel offers a smooth, silent ride that looks out over the entire Las Vegas valley, the surrounding mountains, and the glittering resort skyline below.
What makes this experience highly rewarding is the dramatic perspective shift it provides. As your cabin slowly climbs to the peak, the massive resort complexes, pool decks, and bustling streets below shrink into a miniature neon toy town. It is a fantastic, relaxed attraction for families, couples, and photographers seeking to capture stunning, unobstructed 360-degree aerial photos of the city without the noise of a helicopter tour.
One fun fact people love:
Each of the massive spherical glass cabins can hold up to 40 passengers and features a built-in sound system and video screens that narrate the history of the landmarks visible during the ride.
Where in Las Vegas is it?
Located at the heart of the Strip at the end of the LINQ Promenade, a lively pedestrian dining and shopping district between the Flamingo and LINQ resorts.
How to reach:
Easily accessible on foot from the center of the Strip, or by taking the Las Vegas Monorail directly to the Harrah’s/The LINQ station.
Best time to visit:
Year-round; the individual cabins are fully air-conditioned and heated, making the ride highly comfortable in any weather.
Best time of day:
At twilight, just as the sun sets behind the Spring Mountains and the massive neon lights of the Strip begin to flash and glow.
Entry fee:
Daytime tickets cost approximately 25 USD; night tickets (after 5:00 PM) cost about 38 USD. Discounted family packages and "Happy Half Hour" open-bar cabin tickets are also available.
Commute difficulty:
Easy; fully ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible, with flat boarding ramps and cabins that temporarily slow down to allow easy boarding.
Things nobody tells you about this place:
- There are no restroom facilities inside the individual cabins, and the ride takes a full, uninterrupted 30 minutes, so be sure to use the facilities at the boarding terminal before you enter.
- If you book the "Happy Half Hour" cabin, which includes a full open bar and a private bartender, drink quickly, as 30 minutes goes by incredibly fast when you are taking photos and ordering drinks.
- Standing on the right side of the cabin as you enter gives you the absolute best, unobstructed views of the Bellagio Fountains and the central Strip landmarks as you reach the top of the wheel.
