Speed – The Ride, Las Vegas

Name: Speed – The Ride
Address: Las Vegas, United States

#102 among attractions in Las Vegas

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride

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Facts and practical information

Speed – The Ride is a roller coaster in storage at Akita Plaza. It was located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. It opened to the public on April 28, 2000, and closed on May 1, 2011. ()

Length: 1365 ftHeight: 224 ftCoordinates: 36°5'35"N, 115°10'19"W

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Paradise (The Strip)Las Vegas United States

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Speed – The Ride – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Roller Coaster, M&M's World, Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.

0.7 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Roller Coaster, Las Vegas
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Museum
M&M's World, Las Vegas
19 min walk • M&M's World in Las Vegas is a vibrant, multi-story shrine to one of America's most beloved candies. Situated on the Las Vegas Strip, this retail-entertainment venue spans an impressive 28,000 square feet, offering an immersive experience for chocolate lovers...
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Famous sign at the Strip's south end
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas
20 min walk • The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is an iconic emblem of the excitement and entertainment that epitomizes Las Vegas, Nevada. Standing tall on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, since 1959, this historic landmark is a must-see for tourists flocking to the...
~1430 ftSW
Aquatic creatures and exotic reptiles
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
7 min walk • Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is an enthralling aquatic adventure nestled in the bustling city of Las Vegas, Nevada. This impressive aquarium, located within the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the famous Las Vegas Strip, offers visitors an underwater journey through a...
~1490 ftNW
Lively pyramid-shaped casino resort
Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas
8 min walk • Luxor Las Vegas is a 30-story hotel and casino situated on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The hotel is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International and has a 120,000-square-foot casino with over 2,000 slot machines and 87 table games.
0.7 miN
Huge casino resort with trendy clubs
MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas
17 min walk • The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The MGM Grand is the largest single hotel in the United States with 6,852 rooms.
0.6 miN
Ritzy lodging with a roller coaster
New York-New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
17 min walk • New York-New York Hotel and Casino is a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, and is designed to evoke New York City in its architecture and other aspects.
0.5 miNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Novelty architecture
Excalibur Buffet, Las Vegas
12 min walk • Excalibur Hotel and Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Excalibur, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur, uses the Medieval theme in several ways. Its facade is a stylized image of a castle.
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
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~1200 ftW
High-end resort with 11-acre pool area
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
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0.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Showcase Mall, Las Vegas
19 min walk • Showcase Mall is a shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is known for its landmark facade, featuring a 100-foot tall Coca-Cola bottle and a colossal bag of M&M's.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Speed – The Ride?

Nearby attractions include Skyvue, Las Vegas (1 min walk), Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas (6 min walk), Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas (7 min walk), Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Las Vegas, Las Vegas (8 min walk).

How to get to Speed – The Ride by public transport?

The nearest stations to Speed – The Ride:

Train

Mandalay Bay (4 min walk)
MGM Grand (18 min walk)

Bus

Tropicana • Lines: Deuce (12 min walk)
Excalibur • Lines: Deuce (13 min walk)