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Vegas is a shimmering party scene at the edge of the Mojave Desert. A-list entertainment, glitzy casinos, and celebrity-chef restaurants are the games in town, but spectacular scenic beauty is not far from the Strip—Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon are less than an hour away.

Top 15 things to do in Las Vegas

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Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam

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The Hoover Dam (originally known as Boulder Dam) is an inspiring symbol of American engineering, built during America’s Great Depression as the then-largest dam construction project in the world. Travelers have flocked here for decades to see picturesque views of Lake Mead and the Colorado River, and today, the dam receives more than 1 million annual visitorsMore
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Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas Strip

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Lined with Sin City’s top hotels and largest casinos, the glittering 4.2-mile (6.8-kilometer) Las Vegas Strip is the United States’ biggest adult playground. Look out for over-the-top architecture, revel in trendy nightclubs, take in dazzling shows and avant-garde performances, and sink forks into five-star dinners. Hotel highlights include iconic complexes such as Treasure Island, the Venetian, MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace.More
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Grand Canyon West Rim

Grand Canyon West Rim

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The Grand Canyon’s West Rim, located just outside Grand Canyon National Park, is home to the vast Hualapai Indian Reservation and includes 108 miles (173 kilometers) of picturesque canyon views. The closest section of the canyon to Las Vegas, the West Rim is famous for the lofty Grand Canyon Skywalk, Guano Point, and Eagle Point.More
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Fremont Street Experience

Fremont Street Experience

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Spanning four city blocks, the Fremont Street Experience is a massive outdoor mall and the site of Las Vegas’ very first freestanding casino building. Today, it hosts 10 different casinos with games and tables, plenty of restaurants, and free concerts and other live entertainment, with multiple performances staged each day. It’s also notable for its famous Viva Vision canopy, which projects thousands of different color combinations and images overhead.More
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Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

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Constructed in 1959, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is an icon from the era of classic Vegas. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, the neon landmark welcomes visitors driving into the city from the south on Las Vegas Boulevard, aka the Strip.More
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Fountains of Bellagio

Fountains of Bellagio

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The Fountains of Bellagio in front of the Bellagio Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip are like many Sin City attractions: an over-the-top spectacle, but in a good way. The waterworks are synchronized with a changing playlist and light show, so visitors will never see the same show twice.More
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Stratosphere Tower

Stratosphere Tower

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Standing 1,149 feet (350 meters) above the Las Vegas Strip, Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the United States. From the top, visitors enjoy 360-degree views of Las Vegas from an observation deck, aboard thrill rides, or over a drink or meal at one of several bars and restaurants.More
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Grand Canyon South Rim

Grand Canyon South Rim

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The South Rim is the most popular area of Grand Canyon National Park, boasting easy access to the canyon, the bulk of available amenities and services, and the panoramic vistas for which the natural wonder is famous. One of the most famous attractions in the American Southwest, the area offers breathtaking views over the Colorado River and the chance to immerse yourself in Native American culture.More
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Grand Canyon Skywalk

Grand Canyon Skywalk

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The Grand Canyon Skywalk—a horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottomed bridge that juts out 70 feet (20 meters) above one of America’s most scenic sites—is not for the faint-hearted. Situated 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) above the Grand Canyon, the panoramic West Rim and Colorado River views are undeniably fantastic though.More
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Zion National Park

Zion National Park

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Carved over time by the Virgin River, Zion National Park is a remarkable 148,000-acre (59,893-hectare) stretch of white, pink, and red rock formations in southern Utah's canyon country. The state's first national park draws hikers, birders, and nature lovers with its cliffs and mesas, waterfalls and wildflowers, and varied wildlife from jackrabbits to condors.More
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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It’s hard to believe that Sin City is only a few hours away from Lake Mead National Recreation Area, with dramatic and often surreal scenery of sharp craggy mountains, deep canyons, and desert basins. Coboldmprising the areas around Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, this recreation area attracts water sports enthusiasts, boaters, and nonboaters alike.More
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Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas

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Downtown Las Vegas thrived as the city’s gambling district until the 1980s when new resorts and casinos pulled the crowds away from the area toward the Strip, the city’s main thoroughfare today. After a period of neglect, Downtown has seen revitalization over the past few years, transforming it into a Las Vegas cultural and entertainment hub in its own right.More
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High Roller Observation Wheel

High Roller Observation Wheel

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The 550-foot rotating observation tower at the heart of LINQ in Las Vegas is far from your normal carnival Ferris wheel. Climb aboard the glass-enclosed pods—home to music and video displays, as well as thousands of LED lights—and admire the view from one of the world’s largest observation wheels as it completes a full 30-minute rotation.More
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Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon

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The 195,819-acre (79,245-hectare) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada comprises a network of narrow canyons, seasonal waterfalls, rock art sites, and surreal rock formations with ample opportunity for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and desert wildlife watching, all a short drive from Las Vegas.More
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Colorado River

Colorado River

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The Colorado River is a spectacular sight to see, meandering for 1,447 miles (2,330 kilometers) with red rocks and canyons framing it on both sides, leading up to the Hoover Dam. The Colorado River is one of the major water sources for California and Nevada, and, not surprisingly, it's a major recreational destination—activities on the river include hiking, biking, rafting, and boating.More

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Choosing the Right Las Vegas Show For You

Choosing the Right Las Vegas Show For You

Top activities in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Helicopter Night Flight with Optional VIP Transportation
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The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket

The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket

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Half-Day Emerald Cove Kayak Tour
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Half-Day Emerald Cove Kayak Tour

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Dunes Tour by ATV

Las Vegas Dunes Tour by ATV

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Grand Canyon South Rim, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Las Vegas
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Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Champagne Toast
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Recent reviews from experiences in Las Vegas

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Great tour!!!
Maria_V, Aug 2022
Grand Canyon West Rim With Hoover Dam Photo Stop From Las Vegas
Thanks Jerry 👍🤗 If we ever go back to Las Vegas the Grand Canyon tour will be at the top of our list of things to do.
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The trip was very fun and...
Kelly_S, Aug 2022
Hoover Dam Comedy Tour with Lunch
The Hoover Dam is an amazing site to see and I am glad we did this while vacationing in Las Vegas.
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Open Air bus tour
Barbara_L, Aug 2022
Big Bus Las Vegas Open Top Night Tour
It's a great way to see Las Vegas.
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Fantastic tour
Flemming_W, Aug 2022
Las Vegas Lights and Sights Strip Tour by Limousine
Will recommend this to anyone wanting to see Las Vegas with the lights on.
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Perfect Tour of Las Vegas
Sharif_F, Aug 2022
Downtown Las Vegas Evening Tour by Segway
A fantastic experience from beginning to end, Josh is the perfect tour guide and this is the ideal way to see Las Vegas.
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Spending time in Vegas
Marian_W, Jul 2022
Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Scooter with Food Tour
Also, we got to see more of Las Vegas than the other times we visited.
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Tony_B, Jul 2022
Go City: Las Vegas All-Inclusive Pass with 35+ Attractions
It was good a lot of activities.
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The sceneries are unexplainable— “See it yourself”.
Douglas_R, Jul 2022
Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour with Hoover Dam Stop, Meals and Optional Upgrades
Hotels , casinos, restaurants and other things to do and don’t.
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Unforgettable experience.
Mark_C, Jul 2022
Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight with Optional Transportation
Fantastic to see Las Vegas at night from the sky.
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Humphrey family
foot_g, Jul 2022
All Shook Up
the whole fally loved it .
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Slingshot in LV
A_R, Jul 2022
Polaris Slingshot Rentals
It was a bit warm, however it was summer in Las Vegas so it’s hot everywhere.
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Grand Canyon
Shen_D, Jul 2022
Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas
This trip is well worth doing the experience is amazing getting to see the dessert around Las Vegas, also fly over Hoover Dam and then fly through the Grand Canyon before landing at the bottom for fizz and snacks.
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Las Vegas 1st Time Visitors
GLENDA_S, Jul 2022
Round-Trip Private Transfer Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas City by Business Car
He share important info about places to visit in Las Vegas because we are first time visitors.
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Great flying over Las Vegas
Jose_T, Jul 2022
Grand Canyon Helicopter and Eagle Point Rim Landing Tour
Overall, great way to see Las Vegas, Grand Canyon West rim and do the Skywalk.
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I highly recommend this trip!
Kristin_C, Jul 2022
Grand Canyon West Bus Tour With Hoover Dam Photo Stop and Optional Skywalk
This was an awesome way to see the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas.
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Amazing!
Patricia_H, Jul 2022
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil® at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
We had to see the MJ show and it did not disappoint.
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Great option to see Grand Canyon in 12 hrs
BHAVYAKGP_R, Jul 2022
Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour & Hoover Dam Photo Stop with Optional Skywalk
The tips we got from Ian on things to do in Las Vegas was very useful
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polly_j, Jul 2022
Purple Reign, The Prince Tribute Show at the Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas
I would recommend anyone who is coming to Las Vegas to see this show!
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Brilliant bus tour
Lyn_K, Jun 2022
Big Bus Las Vegas Open Top Night Tour
Time for leaving was excellent as we were able to see Las Vegas in the day and the sparkling night.
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Really good tour to see Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam
Sharon_H, Jun 2022
Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour & Hoover Dam Photo Stop with Optional Skywalk
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All about Las Vegas

When to visit

It's in summer that you’ll find Vegas’ hottest pool parties—and temperatures. To avoid the suntanned throngs of international party-goers, plan a visit in late spring when the pools are open, spring break is over, and the crowds are relatively thin. Travelers looking to snag a deal can do so in chilly December, before the holiday season kicks in.

Getting around

Bus: Buses are excellent for getting around the roughly 4-mile Strip. RTC buses and Deuce double-deckers run 24/7 along the Strip and downtown. If you’re staying at an off-Strip casino or hotel, chances are they offer limited shuttle buses there, too.

Rail: The monorail runs limited, expensive routes next to the east side of the Strip roughly every five to eight minutes. Separate trams operate between casinos; they’re free but slow and are designed for passengers to get off at the casinos that run them.

Rideshare and cab: Uber and Lyft rides along the strip are sometimes half the price of taxis, and even cheaper when riding with other passengers. Cab drivers expect a tip, and will only pick up at taxi stands as it’s illegal to hail from the street.

Traveler tips

Vegas is full of surprises, and offers much more than a trip along the Strip. For something different, try shopping for antiques downtown or rubbing elbows with locals at Fremont East (away from the LED canopy and zipline at the Fremont Street Experience). Also, culture hounds can explore gourmet restaurants, art venues, and newer hotels that have taken the focus away from gambling and put it on stylish design. Whatever your desires, there’s a good chance Vegas can dish it up.

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A local’s pocket guide to Las Vegas

Jenny Crossling

Viator's resident Vegas expert, Jenny feels incredibly fortunate to live in what she believes to be one of the most vibrant, exciting, and colorful cities in the world.

The first thing you should do in Las Vegas is...

a hop-on hop-off tour to get your bearings along the Strip and in the Fremont Street area. Get to know the crossroads, too, as that’s how locals give directions.

A perfect Saturday in Las Vegas...

involves visiting the Mob Museum, the Neon Museum, and the Fremont East district, where there are plenty of cool restaurants and bars. Finishing your evening with a cocktail at Circa.

One touristy thing that lives up to the hype is...

Vegas’ entertainment scene. From stars like Celine Dion and Britney to over-the-top shows and world-class sports teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and the Raiders, Vegas has it all.

To discover the "real" Las Vegas...

head to the desert. Red Rock Canyon has great year-round outdoor activities; the Valley of Fire has incredibly stunning scenery; and Lake Mead is a boaters paradise.

For the best view of the city...

go to the Skyfall Lounge or the Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay for a view of the Strip. Or, visit the Apex Rooftop Bar for panoramic views over the entire valley.

One thing people get wrong...

is thinking we all live on the Strip (not the suburbs) and that Las Vegas has no culture, when there’s actually a thriving arts district and Performing Arts Center. Oh, and we don’t all work in casinos.

People Also Ask

Why is Vegas called Sin City?

Before the Strip became the center of Las Vegas, in the early 1900s, Fremont Street was where it was at—gambling, prostitution, and liquor sales were easily accessible within a 2-block area. It’s here where the city gained its famous nickname: Sin City. After World War II, mob bosses came to town to form casino empires, further cementing the moniker.

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What is the best month to go to Vegas?

March through May and October to November are the best months to go to Las Vegas. This is when travelers will encounter the best weather for walking the Strip and participating in outdoor activities like hikes. During the summer, daytime temps regularly climb into the triple digits, with August being the hottest month. Also, keep in mind that some resort swimming pools are closed from October through February.

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What kind of activities do they have in Las Vegas?

Of course, most Vegas visitors will want to try their luck at the city’s countless casinos packed with table games and slot machines. Beyond that, Las Vegas and the surrounding area offer a unique mix of nightlife and entertainment including top-name acts and natural attractions like the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam.

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What should I do on my first trip to Vegas?

Since the city’s architecture can trick the eye like a desert mirage, get your bearings along the Strip and in the Fremont Street area by exploring the resorts on your own or via a hop-on hop-off bus tour. And be sure to attend a show—whether you’re into acrobatics, show tunes, or adult-only revues, there’s something for everyone.

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What is there to do in Las Vegas Nevada besides gamble?

If gambling’s not your thing, there are still plenty of activities outside the casinos including spas, shopping, dining, and even rides such as the High Roller Observation Wheel. Also, the nearby Grand Canyon is a popular day trip option for those visiting Vegas, and the neighboring Hoover Dam is also a must-see.

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What can you not miss on the Las Vegas Strip?

The Fountains of Bellagio, located in front of the Bellagio Hotel on the Strip, are like many Vegas sights: over-the-top but in a good way. Among all the glitz and glam, the elegant waterworks attract visitors and locals alike who marvel at the synchronized show that’s choreographed to music. The show changes every 15 minutes.

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What is the best thing to do in Vegas for couples?

Besides getting married in one of Las Vegas’ 50-odd wedding chapels, couples can take a romantic ride in an authentic gondola at the Venetian hotel. A gondolier steers the boat along an indoor/outdoor waterway as they serenade you in Italian. Or dine atop the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel and Casino.

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What do locals do in Vegas?

Unless they work at one of the casinos, hotels, or resorts, locals aren't likely to hang out on the Strip. You might find them at Fremont Street, though, where there are dozens of watering holes. Other fave local neighborhoods include the Arts District and Chinatown. And outside Vegas, the Red Rock Canyon is where outdoorsy locals go.

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