The Stratosphere Tower

2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

Las Vegas, Nevada 

The Stratosphere Tower (now known as The STRAT is 1,149 feet tall including the antenna spire.  It is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building in Las Vegas.  It is the second-tallest observation tower in the Western Hemisphere, surpassed only by the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Top of the World is a renowned fine-dining restaurant located 844 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.  It features a 360-degree rotating dining room that completes a full revolution every 80-90 minutes providing panoramic views.  The menu focuses on high-end American steakhouse fare, seafood and cocktails. Top of the World is consistently recognized by Wine Spectator for its wine list and lauded for its romantic ambiance. Arriving prior to sunset is highly recommended to witness the transition from daylight to the city's night lights. 

The Stratosphere groundbreaking was November 5, 1991 with construction beginning February 1992. It opened April 30, 1995 at a cost of $70 million.  The architect was Ned Baldwin who was also the supervising architect of the CN Tower.  

Fireworks from the STRAT

December 31, 2020