The Highroller at the Linq, Las Vegas

I've seen the High Roller Observation Wheel the last few times I visited Vegas and really wanted to ride it but didn't get the chance. The past trip to Vegas, Scott and I decided to ride it after having dinner at Shake Shack.
Standing at 550 ft tall, the High Roller is the world's largest observation wheel and located at The LINQ's outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment promenade. Each cabin on the wheel can hold up to 40 people, when we rode, there were 8 people in the pod; and it took approximately 30 minutes to finish one full revolution. A bar can even be rolled into the cabin for an extra fun time. Check out the rates, how to buy tickets, and how you can book a cabin for an event, bachelor or bachelorette party, or even a wedding ceremony.
The High Roller was voted the Best of Las Vegas'  2015 Amusement Ride, Attraction, and Place to View the City.

High Roller
3545 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

1-866-328-1888
Valet and self-parking for The LINQ and High Roller are conveniently located under the wheel. Take Flamingo Road to LINQ Lane or Koval Lane to Winnick Avenue.

For orders of 10 tickets or more or for cabin buy outs, please click here or
call 702-322-0537.

Attire: CASUAL

Visiting Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

While visiting Vegas, Scott and I wanted to explore the Red Rock Canyon National Conversation Area, which was an easy 25 minute ride (17 miles) from the Vegas Strip. We enjoyed a 13-mile scenic drive and stopped at a few different spots to take pictures (no hiking this time, check out when we hiked Zion); and we saw quite a few desert tortoise crossing signs, hoping to catch one, but no luck!

You can choose to just drive the scenic route, or park alongside the road or in one of the designated lots and hike or do other recreation activities within the Red Rock formations. The cost to visit the park for one day is $7/Private Vehicle, see all of the other Amenity Fees and Passes here. The Visitor Center was also very informative and houses innovative exhibits to share knowledge about the Red Rock's geology and surrounding area, and has a bookstore (a major plus that there are clean restrooms as well).

This was a great nature detour before continuing onto the rest of our stay at Downtown Las Vegas; can you believe that more than a million people visit the area every year and can experience more than 30 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, and nature observing? All in all, Red Rock Canyon should be a definite stop when staying in Vegas; and check out my outfit from this trip here.