Activities for Kids

It’s All Downhill: The 15 Most Awesome Slides in the World

Whatever thrill you seek, the world's most amazing slides will have an answer.

By Allison Sutcliffe August 20, 2017

No matter what age you are, there’s something thrilling about slides—the wind in your hair, that free fall feeling. That’s why we scoured the globe to find the coolest ones around. From artsy and playful to just plain heart pounding, these slides will turn your typical playground fave green with envy. Click through the gallery to view.

The Treehouse – Las Vegas, Nv

You’ve got to get past a larger-than-life preying mantis to get to this slide. But it’s all part of the show at this dynamic city playground, part of a larger shopping district constructed from 43 repurposed shipping containers and 41 locally-manufactured Xtreme cubes. Once the slide light turns green, riders activate the multi-sensory experience that shuttles them from under the sea on through to hyperspace, as they twist and turn down the 33-foot slide.

photo: Downtown Container Park via Yelp