Hollywood may need 90 minutes to tell an action story, but the Adventuredome at Circus Circus demands only 72 seconds of your time. What's more, this story is written in 650,000 pounds of twisting steel— otherwise known as the coaster El Loco. A doughnut roll, inverted drop, and negative 1.5 Gs thrill riders on its indoor track, which boasts a slew of impressive stats:

• Top speed: 45 miles per hour
• Tallest point: 90 feet, taller than Circus Circus' tallest clown
• Top hits: a custom soundtrack of rock and hip-hop plays through in-seat speakers
• Top marks: CNN named it one of the "most insane new U.S. roller coasters" in 2014

El Loco casts a massive footprint over the coaster level of Adventuredome, where it shares the bill with the double-looping, double-corkscrewing Canyon Blaster. Yet these two behemoths only account for part of Adventuredome's five acres. Pint-size junior rides, such as the Miner Mike coaster, let kids experience an age-appropriate adrenaline rush. Modern coaster thrills also pair with classic carnival games, clown shows, and family rides, including the Circus Carousel.