The High Roller is an observation wheel at The LINQ, on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, United States. It is a viewpoint first and foremost: a slow ride in an enclosed cabin that lifts you above one of the best-known stretches of city in the world.
The ride
The wheel stands 550 feet tall, and its description gives it as the world's second-largest observation wheel. From the top, the view is broad and continuous, with a 360-degree panorama over the Las Vegas Valley. Because the wheel turns steadily, you see the city change direction gradually, which suits a visit where you want to take in the layout of the place rather than simply look down at one spot.
What to expect
- Location: at The LINQ, close to the Strip, so it fits easily into an evening of walking between casinos and hotels.
- The view: wide, all-round vistas of the valley, best appreciated slowly and from a single cabin with company.
- Kind of visit: a short, relaxed outing rather than a long excursion; it works well as a pause in a busy day.
The wheel is a good choice for visitors who want to see Las Vegas from a different angle than the street, especially after dark, when the lit-up Strip and surrounding valley give the panorama its character. If you are deciding whether to go, the simplest test is whether a slow, elevated view of a city appeals to you. For many people visiting Las Vegas, it does.