SlotZilla Zipline, Las Vegas

Housed in an 11-story structure resembling a giant slot machine, the SlotZilla Zip Line is hard to miss. It is one of the most distinctive experiences in Las Vegas, sending riders soaring high above the Fremont Street Experience, both day and night, for an elevated view of the downtown entertainment district.

There are two zip lines in operation. The lower line carries riders in a seated harness, launching from 77 feet above ground and covering 850 feet, roughly half the length of the Fremont Street Experience. The upper line features a horizontal “Superman” flying position, launching from 114 feet and stretching 1,700 feet, the full length of the Fremont Street Experience. The lower ride lasts about 30 seconds, while the upper ride takes roughly one minute to complete.

The $12-million structure, which took 14 months to build, is decorated with oversized dice, a martini glass, a pink flamingo, coins, video reels, a giant arm, and two 35-foot-tall showgirls. The showgirl figures are replicas inspired by two real individuals, Jennifer and Porsha, who were known for frequently accompanying former Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman—a famously colorful local figure—at public events.

SlotZilla opened in 2014, and by August 2019, five years into operation, it had carried more than two million riders. Later that year, the Viva Vision canopy, the world’s largest single video screen spanning the Fremont Street Experience, underwent a $32-million renovation to support advanced 3D graphic technology.

The most dramatic time to experience SlotZilla is after dusk, when the Fremont Street Experience is at its busiest and the Viva Vision light shows create a more intense and visually immersive backdrop.