22. Big Shot, USA
This Big Shot, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is not at all related to American singer-songwriter Billy Joel or his 1978 hit song of the same name. This pneumatically powered atmospheric tower ride was once the official “world’s highest amusement ride” for its overall elevation. It was more recently surpassed by the noteworthy Sky Drop which is situated atop the famous Canton Tower in the capital city of Guangzhou, China. The tower ride is 160 feet tall and is located on the 921-foot high deck of the well-known Strat.
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