Reaching a maximum height of 1,049 feet including the Stratosphere Tower, the Big Shot is the ultimate rush. Soar off into space as you're launched 160 feet in 2.5 seconds flat at 45 mph, feeling the experience of weightlessness as 4 Gs of force lift you off your seat. (Astronauts experience about 3.2 Gs on lift-off.) Riders then drop to 0 Gs and bungee up and down three times and practically float back to the launch pad one minute later.

Location: Stratosphere Hotel Las Vegas
Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. In cases of extreme weather conditions, schedule is subject to change.
Cost: $16.95 (includes admission to Stratosphere Tower). Tickets to ride the Big Shot, Insanity and X Scream are $24.95. Tickets for two rides are $20.95. An all-day ride pass is also available for $30.95
Age/Height/Weight restrictions: You must be 48 inches tall to ride