Life is short. So listen up all you adrenaline junkies -- these thrills have been hand-selected for you.

Q: I want to be close to the thrill rides. Where should I stay?

A: Ah, you've got a great selection. Stay at the Stratosphere, and you'll be near the Big Shot, Insanity and X Scream, and Circus Circus is home to the Adventuredome. With Speed and the Las Vegas Cyber Speedway right on property, the Sahara is a good choice, not to mention it's within walking distance of the Stratosphere and Circus Circus. And at New York-New York you have The Roller Coaster; and the midway. Heading out near Primm? You'll want to stay at Buffalo Bill's to be near the Desperado and Turbo Drop.

Q: What rides are the best?

A: This one is a tough call. We have tons of rides, and while some say the best is Speed - The Ride, others claim it's The Roller Coaster at New York-New York. They're two of the town's best, that's for sure. Other favorites are X-Scream, Insanity and the Big Shot at Stratosphere. The best time to go up there is at night, when you can see Vegas at its finest.

Other great thrills: the Canyon Blaster at the Adventuredome, or Turbo Drop and Desperado in Primm. Desperado will scare the scream right out of you!

Q: What else should I check out?

A: The Cyber Speedway at Sahara simulates Las Vegas Motor Speedway's track. You can race your friends or just have fun tearing up the course. Another place you can enjoy a simulation of race car driving, among many other things, is at GameWorks. Games range from the high-tech to classic, and there is even a rock-climbing wall. The MaxFlight 2002 Virtual Roller Coaster defies the limits of physics, height and engineering.When you visit the Adventuredome, be sure to check out other rides such as Chaos,Disk 'O, Inverter, the Rim Runner and the motion rides.

If you're seeking an out-of-this-world experience, check out ZERO-G, a unique attraction which allows guest to experience commercial weightless flights. Used by NASA to train its astronauts, individuals can feel true 'weightlessness' without going into space. The adventure takes place inside a Boeing 727-200 aircraft complete with a padded floor and walls.

For those of you who are into fast cars, head out to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You can drive a race car or ride along with an experienced driver. The Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix offers a mini-racing experience with three styles of miniature race cars to choose from. The state-of-the-art Pole Position Raceway features indoor race karts guaranteed to stimulate both novice and experienced drivers.

Q: Is there anywhere to go skydiving in Vegas?

A: Do you want to take the plunge indoors or outdoors? If you can handle jumping out of a plane, there are several skydiving companies in Vegas you can call to take you up. Check the phone book in your hotel room or ask the front desk. If the great outdoors is not for you, you can find an indoor wind tunnel at Vegas Indoor Skydiving.

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