Top 5 Thrill Seeking Activities in Nevada for Families on National Nevada Day

The state of Nevada offers a lot of time out in the sun when it comes to family vacations. You may think that hikes, trips to the Grand Canyon, and a day in Vegas is as exciting as it is going to get. But I want you to know that your family can participate in a few heart-racing and thrill-seeking activities during a vacation in Nevada. I can easily plan all these adventures for you, so you can focus on the fun you will have with your family. And since it is National Nevada Day, there is no better time than now to get started!

 

Top 5 Thrill Seeking Activities in Nevada for Families

Thrill Rides at the Stratosphere

At the Stratosphere, you will have numerous thrill-seeking activity options. The Sky Jump will have you leaping into the air from 829 feet above the ground. Your speed will reach up to forty miles per hour before you finally stop on the landing pad.

The X-Scream is a roller coaster that will have you hanging over the edge of the Sky Pod at 866 feet in the air. When the coaster reaches a stop, you will find yourself dangling twenty-seven feet away from the building. The mechanical arms of Insanity take you even higher to more than 900 feet off the ground. The arm extends out from the building more than sixty feet, as it spins you around.

Whitewater Rafting at the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is an amazing destination but imagine experiencing it during a whitewater rafting trip. The rapids can be slightly treacherous on the river through the canyon, but there is no better way to explore the history and rocky layers of the area. This is definitely a thrill-seeking activity for older children, but it is also one that everyone will remember forever.

Dig This!

If you have a heavy machinery lover in your family, or just think it would be neat to move dirt around using an excavator, Dig This! must be at the top of your itinerary. Dig This! is a heavy equipment playground. Your family can choose to use a bulldozer or excavator to pile up dirt, move massive tires, or dig trenches. Plan to get dirty during this family adventure during a vacation in Nevada for National Nevada Day.

ATV Tours

Despite being home to The Strip, Las Vegas is known for its numerous mountainous trails and sand dunes. During these tours, an experienced guide will take you through the desert or over to the sand dunes to take the ride of your life.

The Big Apple Coaster at New York New York

The Stratosphere is not the only location that has thrill seeking rides in Nevada. Over at New York New York, you will find the Big Apple Coaster. As this roller coaster travels more than 67 miles per hour, it will do a 180-degree twist, while diving and dropping 203 feet.

These are the top five thrill seeking activities in Nevada for families on National Nevada Day. They all sound pretty intimidating to me, but if your family loves the rush, you will want to do each one.

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