From Chicagoto the Grand Canyonand even to rural Chinaglass-bottomed observatories are the flashy attraction du jour, the new way to say “enjoy a view like you’ve never seen!” Now, thrill-seekers have yet another opportunity to experience death-defying heights. Skyslide, a glass-enclosed slide, has opened on the 70th floor of Los Angeles’s U.S. Bank Tower, separating willing guests from the street below with just 1.25 inches of glass. The 45-foot slide hangs on the side of the tallest building on the West Coast—hovering 1,000 feet above the street—with a drop down to the 69th story. The slide is part of the building’s $50-million makeover, which also includes an observation deck, restaurant, and bar on the top floors.
Admission to the observation deck costs $25, with 360-degree views from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Catalina Island. The slide itself costs $8 for a ride.