The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York - New York

The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade is an outdoor attraction at the New York-New York, a resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Featuring 180-degree twists and rapid vertical drops, this roller coaster offers an adrenaline-pumping experience on the famous Las Vegas Strip. NYC-themed cars and stations are integrated into this amusement-style attraction that stands below replicas of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and Statue of Liberty. Click to book your Big Bus Tours.

Background and Technical Details

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The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York-New York originally opened in 1997 as the Manhattan Express. TOGO, a Japanese firm that specializes in amusement rides, built this major attraction in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The New York-New York Hotel spent approximately 25 million dollars on the construction of this modern roller coaster. The steel tracks measure 4,777 feet in total length to accommodate the high-speed manoeuvres of the thrilling rides. The maximum vertical drop at the Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York-New York is just more than 140 feet. Under ideal conditions, the cool cars on this roller coaster can accelerate up to 67 MPH. Click to book your Big Bus Tours.

Ride Features and Highlights

The cars at the Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York-New York resemble the iconic yellow taxi cabs that navigate the busy streets of New York City. Additionally, the main station at this attraction are modelled after traditional subway stations in NYC. Your ride begins with a gradual climb to a height of 180 feet. From this peak, you'll quickly go down 144 feet to reach the maximum attainable speeds on the tracks. The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade has a 180-degree twist that will surely make you scream with excitement. In fact, very few amusement parks in North America have such an aggressive design in their roller coasters. A ride at the Big Apple Coaster normally lasts just less than three minutes. During this brief thrilling adventure, you could enjoy some overhead views of the Las Vegas Strip. In 2018, the Virtual Reality Experience made its debut at this popular roller coaster. By wearing a headset, you could enjoy a virtual 4-D adventure in the Las Vegas Valley. You'll feel real G-forces and other realistic sensations as you become immersed in a science fiction setting involving aliens and scientists.

Visiting The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York - New York

The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade is set up at the New York-New York Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Built to mimic the iconic skyscrapers of NYC, this massive resort stands at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Road. Running through most of Nevada, Interstate 15 has exits near this hotel. This major highway is known as the Las Vegas Freeway on a local scale. Parking at the resort is available at the North Garage and South Garage. RTC buses also stop near the property on Tropicana Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. The Las Vegas Monorail has a stop at the MGM Grand, which is located just across the New York-New York on the eastern side of the Las Vegas Strip. Additionally, this NYC-themed resort has pedestrian bridges that are linked to the MGM Grand and Excalibur. After landing at McCarran International Airport, you'll only be a short drive away from the New York-New York. From Uber cars and taxis to limousines and shuttle vans, this popular hotel provides convenient ground transportation options to and from this busy airport.

Location: New York-New York Hotel at 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 89109

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