
The Big Apple Coaster at New York New York
The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York is a 203-foot, 67 mph thrill ride over the Las Vegas Strip. Get an honest local review, height requirement, tips, and what to know before you go.
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The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York is a 203-foot, 67 mph thrill ride over the Las Vegas Strip. Get an honest local review, height requirement, tips, and what to know before you go.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum in downtown Las Vegas features dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, an African savanna, marine life, and a working paleontology lab. A perfect family-friendly, indoor outing just minutes from the Strip.

A lifelong local’s honest, up-to-date guide to the best things to do in Las Vegas — from Red Rock Canyon and the Strip’s free shows to museums, thrill rides, live entertainment, and hometown gems.

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