STRAT Tower Observation Deck Ticket Las Vegas

The STRAT Tower, the tallest observation tower in the US

The STRAT Tower stands 1,149 feet, or 350 metres, tall and is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. It opened in 1996 as the Stratosphere and now carries the name STRAT. With a STRAT Tower ticket you ride to the observation level and spend as long as you like there.

The tower sits at the north end of the Strip, so it is not surrounded by other high buildings, and that is why the views are so open. Is the STRAT Tower worth visiting? If you want to see how the city is laid out from a very high point, yes, and it takes little time.

Views from the indoor and outdoor observation deck

The deck has an indoor level, where you can look through the windows in comfort, and an outdoor area where you feel the open air. To the south you look straight down the Strip, past the big resorts, and beyond it to downtown Las Vegas. In every other direction the flat valley meets the desert mountains.

The views are 360 degrees, so walk the full circle and compare the sides of the city. Bring a light layer, because it is cooler and windier at the top, and keep your phone strap around your wrist outside.

Best time to visit: daytime, sunset or night

The best time to visit the STRAT observation deck depends on what you want. Morning and afternoon give you clear long views of the mountains, while sunset brings colour and a chance to see the city switch on its lights. After dark the Strip glows below you, and many visitors call it the most memorable time, though it can be busier, so allow a little extra time to queue for the elevator.

The ticket is valid for one day, and opening hours can change with the season, so please check the current hours for your date. Weekday evenings are usually quieter than weekends.

Getting to the STRAT and planning your visit

Many travellers ask how to get to the STRAT Tower. It is on Las Vegas Boulevard, at the north end of the Strip, and most visitors arrive by taxi, ride or a short bus trip from the central Strip. Plan to spend about an hour on the deck and in the tower, or longer if you want a sunset visit.

The ticket covers admission to the observation deck only. Food and drinks are not included, and the thrill rides at the top are separate and not part of this ticket. Guests aged four and over are booked as adults, so check the booking panel for how your group is counted.