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	Stratosphere Hotel - attractions
		At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
		Visitors to the Tower are whisked from ground level to the observation decks in less than 30 seconds in double decker elevators traveling at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute or three floors a second.
		The tower is equipped with a special lighting system designed to provide a spectacular dancing light show nightly, which is visible throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
	www.stratospherehotel.com /attractions.html (421 words)

	The Tower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Tower is the tallest structure in the park.
		It replaced the Crane Ride in the Boomtown section as the park's observation ride.
		The Crane Ride was closed at the end of the 1968 season.
	www.parktimes.com /sections/tower/tower.htm (366 words)

	Observation tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has been suggested that Observation tower (ride) be merged into this article or section.
		Observation towers are an easily visible sight on the countryside, as they must rise over trees and other obstacles to ensure clear vision.
		The tower is the only radio tower which holds an insulator to have an observation deck.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Observation_tower (674 words)

	The C.N. Tower in Toronto .....................................................
		The CN Tower is not only one of the world's tallest buildings; it also holds the record for the world's highest wine cellar (in the restaurant) and the longest metal staircase.
		The tower's microwave receivers are located at a height of 338 m above the ground in the radome (the donut-shaped collar at the base of the SkyPod).
		The CN Tower has a glass floor on the lowest observation deck; it's 23.8 square meters of solid glass that is five times stronger than a commercial floor.
	www.worsleyschool.net /science/files/cn/tower.html (559 words)

	NewsPro Archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The ride opened in March 1997 but closed in 1999 as it quickly became known for it's roughness, low ridership and inability to run properly in windy weather - the cars failed to complete the circuit even if the wind speed was quite low.
		The ride, the Star Dancer, is an observation tower-style ride where passengers board gondolas which are transported to the top of a tower.
		Rides are $22 per person, with a choice of three ride options: upright throughout, upright then rotated head-first towards the ground, or head-first facing the ground the whole ride.
	www.coaster-world.com /arc57.html (1936 words)

	Delirium \| Paramount's Kings Island - Thrill Ride Review
		Delirium is a powerful ride that sends 50 outward facing riders on a continuous ring with their legs dangling free in the air - spinning madly at the bottom of a giant arm that swings back and forth up to 137 feet in the air.
		Delirium opened to the public at Paramount's Kings Island on April 12 behind an advertising campaign that described the ride's actions as "being caught in the heart of a storm." Guests lined up to experience the next generation of thrill rides and loved the end result.
		The Son of Beast wooden roller coaster, Drop Zone freefall tower and the Eiffel Tower observation tower all are seen from a unique perspective- nearly upside down.
	www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /thrillrides/delirium (1449 words)

	reviewjournal.com -- News - Tourists stranded on ride
		When the power went out, however, the ride didn't pull the riders back, and the tourists were stuck hanging over the ledge of the tower as temperatures dropped into the 50s and winds gusted at about 10 mph.
		He said the ride was designed with a manual override that allows workers to bring the X-Scream back to the observation deck in emergencies, but he could not explain why the tourists weren't returned to safety until power came back on.
		The ride was designed to stop in high winds and would have returned had the winds subsided.
	www.reviewjournal.com /lvrj_home/2005/Nov-16-Wed-2005/news/4336466.html (519 words)

	X Scream
		The X-Scream thrill ride is located on the Stratosphere Tower, the largest free-standing observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
		Once riders are loaded in and secured, the ride lifts to a 30-degree angle and the vehicle is released to dive over the Tower’s edge towards the ground far below.
		The ride height of the track above the Tower base is a maximum of 45 feet.
	www.interactiverides.com /pages/xscream.html (361 words)

	TOWER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Tower (Machine) is stated with the machine in parenthetical marks for a tower (machine) may be of several varieties.
		Rides such as these typically move very slowly (a few feet per second) and allow the patron the sense of reflection by coupling verticality with motion, like the Ferris wheel though the axis is reversed from a vertical to a horizontal one.
		The spieler on such a ride also has a key role in clearly indicating what the patron is to see: “to the east is the Ultratwister and beyond that...” A spieler on a rotating tower (machine) is instructed to use the ride as an opportunity to “talk up” the rest of the park to patrons.
	www.ltcconline.net /lukas/machines/4.htm (1121 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Insanity—The Ride consists of an arm that pivots out 64 feet over the edge of the Tower that will spins passengers at up to three “G’s” of centrifugal force.
		After a ride experience that may vary in length, the spinning ride experience slows as the finger like arms of the ride close and the swinging arm rotates back toward the loading platform.
		Other Stratosphere Rides: The X Scream, opened on Halloween 2003, is the newest ride to be built atop the Stratosphere Tower and is the third highest thrill ride.
	www.insanityride.com /downloads/InsanityFactSheet_copy.doc (736 words)

	The Purple Martin Society, NA -- Purple Martin Tower
		There may be other Purple Martin towers, but the tower that Dennis Zwerenz constructed for his colony site and study of martins is truly one of a kind.
		The bottom part of the Tower structure not only anchors and supports the bird housing on top, but functions also as the elevator shaft for the 2,000–pound electric powered winch that carries the floor, and its human cargo, to the observation and nest box areas up at the top.
		Completely vinyl–sided, The Purple Martin Tower is pleasing to the eye and is designed to withstand the rigors, and the poundings, of the elements in different seasons.
	www.purplemartins.com /Topics/pmtower.htm (2077 words)

	Premier Rides - Rides
		This ride combines the thrill of a coaster, the fear of darkness, and the breath taking interactive action scenes, to leave each rider's adrenaline pumping.
		The ride is a highly visual attraction which can be enjoyed both while riding or while watching from an observation area.
		The 330 foot tower structure is not enclosed, thus providing an unobstructed view to the passengers from the moment they enter the elevator, at ground level up to the observation platform level at 243 feet.
	www.premier-rides.com /rides/types.htm (2058 words)

	Elitch Gardens : TOWER OF DOOM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ride availability may vary from day to day.
		Due to ride maintenance and other circumstances, certain rides and attractions (including new rides) may not be open to the public.
		Rides subject to availability and/or height, weight and safety restrictions.
	www.sixflags.com /parks/elitchgardens/Rides/towerofdoom.html (98 words)

	reviewjournal.com -- Community: Teens: Guide: Games & Rides
		Admission to the tower is $6 for adults; $4 for Nevada residents, senior citizens and children 4-12; free for children 3 and under.
		Cost: $12.50 per passenger; $5 for children 12 and under; and $50 for a private two-passenger ride (ride is 10-12 minutes).
		Rides are $8 for the Big Shot, $5 for High Roller.
	www.reviewjournal.com /community/teens/rides_games.html (879 words)

	Great Mid-Atlantic Rides - The Maryland Association of Mountain Bike Operators
		The highlight of the easy, out-and-back ride is a 1,000-foot, "S"-shaped boardwalk across Mattaponi Creek and an observation tower for viewing the river.
		The ski resort also gives novices and folks who only ride on paved roads and bike paths a chance to try out their mountain bikes where they were meant to be ridden--on a mountain.
		A trail pass to ride all the trails at Whitetail is $6.
	www.mambomaryland.com /rides.cfm (4447 words)

	Observation Tower Question - Atari Forums
		It seems that after observation, no one is sneaking onto the ride (which, now that I think of it, might be an interesting quirk and require more security guards).
		The fact that the ride is placed without borders (as opposed to the 3D Cinema) makes things confusing.
		To give a measure of boundaries to the ride, I've opted to place fencing around the ride as seen in the screenshot.
	www.ataricommunity.com /forums/showthread.php?t=466631 (381 words)

	Elitch Gardens : America's First HALFPIPE thrill ride is at Six Flags Elitch Gardens! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Now you can "snowboard" all summer long on the only ride of its kind in the United States.
		This thrilling ride features two freely-rotating circular cars on a gigantic 39-foot-long snowboard that rests securely on a halfpipe track.
		Sixteen brave boarders can ride at a time -- just be prepared for some dizzying 360s and whooshing drops.
	www.sixflags.com /parks/elitchgardens/Rides/halfpipe.html (181 words)

	MultiVu - Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower To Build Aggressive, New Genre of Extreme Thrill Ride Set To Open Early ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Insanity-The Ride, described as an inverted centrifuge, will be a one-of-kind attraction that is sure to gain a worldwide reputation as one of the most intense themed attractions built anywhere.
		Insanity-The Ride will be the fourth and final major thrill ride attraction to be built atop the Stratosphere Tower, which has become known for having a variety of unique amenities and attractions.
		The Stratosphere's Big Shot thrill ride and High Roller roller coaster are the first and second highest, and X Scream, which opened in 2003 is the third.
	www.prnewswire.com /mnr/stratosphere/20721 (648 words)

	Skylon Tower - Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Attractions - Skylon
		The Skylon Tower is located on Murray Street at Buchanan Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls overlooking Queen Victoria Park and the Falls.
		At approximately 520 feet, the Skylon Tower is the tallest structure in Niagara.
		The tower was opened in the autumn of 1964.
	www.cliftonhill.com /niagara_falls_attractions/skylon_tower (256 words)

	ThrillRide!
		At first, he was told that it couldn't be done: "You wanna build rides at the top of a 900 foot tower?!" But the visionaries at Structures and Machines Constructions, an Italian engineering firm, said they could deliver the coaster.
		And there's even more planned for the Stratosphere: Someday you may be able to ride up an exterior leg of the tower inside a giant 70 ft. high gorilla.
		The Tower is 1,149 feet tall, standing higher that the Seattle Space Needle, the Tokyo Tower and the Eiffel Tower.
	www.thrillride.com /BigShot/BigShot.html (916 words)

	San Antonio Tower of the Americas
		Built in 1968 for the San Antonio World’s Fair, the 750 foot tower is one of the highest free standing towers in the western hemisphere and offers a unique view of San Antonio that can only be seen from the San Antonio Tower of the Americas.
		Also open to the public is the observation deck with the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City, serving light snacks and soft drinks for.
		Tower parking is available off Bowie St., east of the park.
	www.sanantoniocvb.com /tower_of_the_americas.asp (361 words)

	Astrotower @ Astroland - Theme Park Critic - Nation's Best Theme Parks and Rides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Actually, a pretty depressing tower ride after you realize that you don't see many of the past rides there any more and that the park has become a cheap carnival with a classic wooden coaster overall.
		Well, this ride is your average observation tower.
		The ride is pretty much standard and somewhat fun if you are afraid of heights.
	www.themeparkcritic.com /scripts/ViewRide.asp?RideID=219 (478 words)

	Ski New Hampshire - Your one stop resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		There was a time when the special beauty and thrill of a mountaintop was reserved only for those dedicated hikers who had the strength and time to climb step-by-step to the mountain summits.
		The Scenic Sky Ride is a one-hour, round trip tour to the summit of Attitash.
		Rides are $12 for adults and $6 for juniors; kids five years and younger ride free.
	www.skinh.com /rides.cfm (668 words)

	izcool: Thrilling Day
		They have a car ride there where you drive a really old car on a track that has a rail on it (so you don't get off course), and only has one pedal (the gas pedal).
		One of the other rides I went on was an observation tower ride at the park, where you get into a huge doughnut-shaped glass room and sit on a bench going around it, and you get lifted up from the ground.
		I didn't see the show, but when I was on the observation tower ride, I seen that 103.5 KISS FM was there, amongst other stations that I'm not too familliar with.
	izcool.livejournal.com /203236.html (1630 words)

	a Day at Panama's Canopy Tower
		Early risers are rewarded with freshly squeezed orange juice in the Dining Room and coffee and crackers on the Observation Deck.
		Return to the Tower for a little bit more "hammock practice", perhaps a visit to the Ground Floor exhibit, and to watch the spectacular sunset over the canopy from the observation deck.
		Night ride in the Rainfomobile or the Birdmobile along Semaphore Hill Road to look for owls and other night "critters".
	www.canopytower.com /aday.htm (430 words)

	Stratosphere ~ Las Vegas Strip
		At 135 stories (1,149 feet), the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
		Visitors are whisked from ground level to the observation decks in less than 30 seconds in double decker elevators traveling at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute or three floors a second.
		Detail view of the outdoor observation deck and two highest thrill rides in the world – the High Roller and the Big Shot ride - atop the Stratosphere Tower.
	www.grisel.net /stratosphere.htm (252 words)

	CoasterGlobe: Park Reviews: "Miracle Strip Amusement Park" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 2002, the park will add a turbo drop tower; Screamscape (www.screamscape.com) reports that the park may run this as an observation tower ride during the day and early evening, then switch to its standard thrill ride configuration at night.
		The ride gets going with a good, steep, straight drop with considerable air (just the way it’s supposed to be done), followed by several more air-inducing hills and the infamous dragon mouth.
		The hops were the only part of the ride that let me down at all, as they didn’t deliver the big air they looked like they would.
	www.coasterglobe.com /reviews/view.cfm?reviewid=104 (961 words)

	Gyro Tower
		The Gyro Tower 1200 (made in Switzerland) is a ride as well as an observation tower.
		Knot's Berry Farm in Anaheim, CA has converted a Gyro Tower 1200 into a parachute drop and has used it as a featured attraction for years.
		It may also be adapted with additional hardware packages to accommodate the Parachute ride,..
	www.entertainmentdeveloper.com /tower.html (301 words)

	Penobscot Narrows BridgeFest
		The new bridge’s Observation Tower is the first such innovation of it’s kind in the United States and only the third in the world.
		While this new bridge is an engineering marvel in itself, it is the bridge’s 420 foot high Observation tower that will bring thousands of curious visitors to this coastal region, bordering the Mid-Coast region and the southern gateway to the Downeast Acadia region.
		The bridge’s Observation tower is fully accessible by elevator will be open from May through October.
	www.penobscotnarrowsbridgefest.com (345 words)

	Sydney & Harbour Views - Sydney Tower Oz Trek
		From the golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney Australia for breathtaking 360-degree views of our beautiful harbour city.Enjoy spectacular Sydney views, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour, with free telescopes and free guided tour on Observation Deck.
		Plus your ticket to the top includes OzTrek, the largest simulated ride in Australia, that takes you on an amazing virtual reality adventure across Australia's cultural history and geography.
		Sydney Tower + OzTrek is the perfect place to start your Sydney holiday or Sydney vacation, as you can orientate yourself to the whole city before you commence your Sydney activities.
	www.sydneytoweroztrek.com.au (170 words)

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