Speed – The Ride, Las Vegas

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

#105 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: Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Luxor Las Vegas, MGM Grand Las Vegas, New York-New York Hotel and Casino.

~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.
~1200 ftW
High-end resort with 11-acre pool area
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
6 min walk • Mandalay Bay is a 43-story luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned by MGM Growth Properties and The Blackstone Group and operated by MGM Resorts International.
0.4 miN
Beach-themed lodging with a pool area
Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas
11 min walk • The Tropicana Las Vegas is a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. It offers 1,467 rooms, a 50,000-square-foot gaming floor, and 72,000 sq ft of convention and exhibit space.
0.7 miN
Theater, Circus, Concerts and shows
Zumanity, Las Vegas
18 min walk • Zumanity was a resident cabaret-style show by Cirque du Soleil at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The production was unveiled on September 20, 2003 and had its last performance on March 14, 2020. It was announced on November 16, 2020 that the show would be closing permanently.
0.5 miNE
Lively lodging with a pool and 24/7 dining
Oyo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
14 min walk • Oyo Hotel & Casino is a casino hotel near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. It is owned by Highgate and Oyo Hotels & Homes, and its casino is operated by Paragon Gaming. It is located next to the Tropicana and across the street from the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The hotel has 696 rooms with a 35,000-square-foot casino.
~1990 ftSW
Aquarium, Entertainment
Shark Reef Aquarium, Las Vegas
10 min walk • Mandalay Bay Convention Center, located in Paradise, Nevada is one of the largest privately owned and operated convention centers in the world. The 1,000,000 sq ft facility is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. It is attached to the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino, and is adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
0.5 miS
Church, Historical place, Wedding chapel
Little Church of the West, Las Vegas
13 min walk • Little Church of the West is a wedding chapel on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Built of redwood, it was intended to be a replica of a typical pioneer town church. It is the oldest building on the Las Vegas Strip.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Speed – The Ride?

Nearby attractions include Skyvue, Las Vegas (1 min walk), House of Blues, Las Vegas (6 min walk), eyecandy lounge, Las Vegas (6 min walk), Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas (6 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)