Big Shot Las Vegas is an outdoor thrill ride at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, at 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It launches riders from a high-rise platform, and you can pair it with access to The STRAT observation decks.
- Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Ride hours: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting; closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- Ticket options include a ride with Tower Admission starting at $33.95
- Minimum rider height: 48 inches
Where is Big Shot in Las Vegas?
Big Shot sits atop The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower on Las Vegas Boulevard. The ride rises from a platform 921 feet above the ground and reaches a height of 1,081 feet.
The STRAT describes the launch as sending riders 160 feet at 45 miles per hour. If you are planning time along the Strip, a visit to the Las Vegas Strip can be combined with a stop at the tower.
How do you get to The STRAT?
From Crown Motel rooms, the drive to Big Shot takes about 6 minutes, while the walk takes about 59 minutes.
The STRAT says its parking garage and valet are just off Las Vegas Boulevard. Taxi assistance is available at valet, and dedicated Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off areas serve the tower.
For broader transport planning, getting around Las Vegas from a downtown base is another consideration.
Self-parking costs $22, valet costs $25 Monday through Wednesday and $30 Thursday through Sunday, and oversized parking costs $40. Parking is open daily for 24 hours and subject to availability; guests with a valid Nevada license plate receive complimentary self-parking in the garage. Check the official site before you go for current transport and parking details.
What are Big Shot’s hours, tickets and ride requirements?
Hours may change without notice.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 2 PM–10 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The One Thrill Ride + Tower Admission ticket starts at $33.95, and the Unlimited Ride Pass + Tower Admission starts at $43.95. The STRAT also describes adding a thrill ride to the Tower Experience for $5, so the listed ride options and add-on span $5 to $43.95; check current ticket details when choosing.
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall and must fit securely in the passenger restraint. The ride rules advise against riding for guests with physical, mental or medical limitations, including neck or back injuries, high blood pressure, heart conditions, seizures, dizziness and motion sickness.
They also prohibit riding while intoxicated or under the influence of a prescription drug or controlled substance that could impair physical or mental abilities.
Guests with a physical disability must be able to load and unload themselves, sit upright with sufficient body control and be secured by the restraint. Prosthetics must be secured or removed.
During the ride, remain seated and facing forward, keep your head and back against the seat padding, hold the restraint with both hands and put loose items in the provided storage bins.
Can you combine Big Shot with The STRAT observation deck?
Yes. The Tower Experience includes access to indoor and outdoor observation decks. The indoor deck is enclosed and climate-controlled, while the outdoor decks are open-air.
Observation-deck hours are 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. You can buy Tower passes for the observation decks and thrill rides online, at the Box Office across from STRAT Café on the Casino Level, or at ticket kiosks.
Because Big Shot operates weather permitting and hours may change without notice, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
How high does Big Shot go?
The ride launches from a platform 921 feet above the ground and reaches 1,081 feet. The STRAT says riders travel 160 feet at 45 miles per hour.
Is Big Shot open every day?
Open daily. Hours may change without notice.
Can you buy a Big Shot ticket without Tower Admission?
The named ride packages include Tower Admission. The STRAT also describes adding a thrill ride to the Tower Experience for $5.
What is the minimum height for Big Shot?
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall and must be able to be properly secured by the passenger restraint system.