High Roller

Standing at more than 545 feet high, the High Roller was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world at 550 feet, obviously securing its title as one of the best in the world. Located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, the High Roller remains the tallest in North America for the time being. Riding on the High Roller will offer some of the best views of Sin City. At night, the Ferris wheel is illuminated by more than 2,000 LED lights, a colorful spectacle.

Technically speaking, it's an "observation wheel," which means that rather than giving thrill-seekers a glimpse of an amusement park, it's intended to provide visitors with a full 360-degree perspective of the city. This entails 28 glass pods in Vegas that can accommodate up to 40 people apiece and rotate at a speed of one foot per second, or once every 30 minutes. With a height of 550 feet, The High Roller, which debuted in 2014, deserves recognition as one of the tallest rotating wheel experiences available worldwide.

Location: Nevada, United States

Entrance fees: Adult anytime ticket (starts 6 PM Daily): $34.75. Happy Half Hour (21+): $60. Youth (ages 4-12) daytime ticket (2 PM - 5:59 PM): $8.50. Youth (ages 4-12) anytime ticket $17.50