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10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas
Sky Combat Ace is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

1. Sky Combat Ace

7.0
1420 Jet Stream Dr #100 (Executive Airport), Henderson, NV
Attraction · 9 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: The four-hour “Top Gun” flight includes a 30-minute orientation and up to 40 minutes of riding.

Vegas Balloon Rides is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

2. Vegas Balloon Rides

4390 Polaris Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: You’ll see spectacular bird’s-eye views of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. The 10-story high balloon may look intimidating and you’ll reach heights of 800 feet.

Vegas Indoor Skydiving is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

3. Vegas Indoor Skydiving

8.1
200 Convention Center Dr (Las Vegas Blvd. South), Las Vegas, NV
Arts and Entertainment · 30 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: This isn’t your traditional skydive. For one, you’re in a padded room. And also, instead of leaping out of a plane and floating down to the ground, you’re floating upward in a wind tunnel.

SkyJump is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

4. SkyJump

7.9
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S (at W Bob Stupak Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Attraction · Gateway District · 50 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: SkyJump Las Vegas is the only SkyJump in North America, so believe us when we say it’s worth the thrill.

Xscream is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

5. Xscream

7.6
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S (btw Baltimore Ave and Philadelphia Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Attraction · Gateway District · 34 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: This ride gives “living on the edge” a whole new meaning. You might remember what it feels like to ride a teeter totter, but add a roller coaster ride and a height of 900 above the ground into the mix

The Desperado Roller Coaster is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

6. The Desperado Roller Coaster

5.5
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino, Primm, NV
Attraction · 18 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: If you really want to get your roller coaster fix, then get ready to embark on one of the steepest rides in North America. Located in Primm, Nev. at the California and Nevada state line.

Sun Buggy Fun Rentals is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

7. Sun Buggy Fun Rentals

9.1
6925 Speedway Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Racecourse · 17 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: Want to add some fast-paced, great outdoor thrills to your trip? Then spend the day on a custom-built mini Baja dune buggy racing over the Nellis Dunes.

Fremont Street Flightlinez is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

8. Fremont Street Flightlinez

425 Fremont St #160, Las Vegas, NV
Bar · Downtown Las Vegas · 47 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: As you coast down the 800-foot long cable, the wind twirls you around in your harness, giving you a 360-view of your surroundings. We recommend going at nighttime.

Exotics Racing is one of 10 must-do thrill rides in Vegas.

9. Exotics Racing

8.8
6925 Speedway Blvd # C-105, Las Vegas, NV
Race Track · 43 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: Offers everything from Ferraris to Lamborghinis, Porches, Aston Martin and Audi models.

10. Rim Runner @ Adventuredome

Las Vegas, NV
Amusement Park · 2 tips and reviews

VEGAS.comVEGAS.com: Once you plunge down the 60-foot drop, you’ll get drenched by the gigantic splash finale. You may shiver a little bit at the end of the ride, but we believe it’s the perfect antidote for Vegas’ heat.