Guide to Top Las Vegas Attractions
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There are so many unforgettable and fun things to do in Las Vegas. Many of these activities are free; others can be a strain on the wallet. Our guide to the top Las Vegas attractions will give you the information you need to decide what you can’t miss, and what you can save till next time.
Use our Working Joe Travel list of top Las Vegas attractions for your next adventure!
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After reading this guide, check off the activities you want to do. Then, click on the GoCity site to see how many attractions are covered with their Las Vegas Explorers Pass. You can purchase the pass for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions. Depending on the attractions you choose, you can realize significant savings.
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TOP 10 FREE LAS VEGAS ATTRACTIONS
Bellagio Dancing Fountains, Conservatory, and Botanical Gardens: The romantic 5-star Bellagio Resort offers great free attractions. Don't miss the spectacular Chihuly glass ceiling, Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Cirque du Soleil Gallery, and Fine Art Gallery. Finally, after dark, view the famous dancing fountains. Shows generally run Monday through Saturday, from 3 pm to 12 am, and last 15 minutes.
The Venetian/Palazzo Canals & St. Marks Square: Stroll the shoppes, promenades, and meandering canals (complete with gondolas) of the Italian inspired Venetian Resort, you can window shop under an intricately painted sky. Enjoy replicas of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Campanile. Don’t miss the costumed performance held daily in the Town Square. Try this combo tour Madame Tussauds with Gondola Ride.
Freemont Street: This pedestrian-friendly area is located off the strip in downtown Las Vegas. It has a fun party atmosphere. Freemont Street is a restored section of ‘Old Vegas.’ The area has nightly free concerts and light shows. There are many shops, casinos, bars, and restaurants to enjoy.
LINQ Promenade: To stay close to the Strip, but escape the relentless crowds, the LINQ Promenade provides a bit of respite. Located in the middle of Vegas Strip, you can eat, drink, shop and people watch in this pleasing entertainment district.
Mirage Hotel Volcano: After dark don’t miss the Mirage’s volcano eruption. Located in the middle of a tropical garden, most evenings the volcano erupts on the hour, complete with explosions, fireballs, and a musical light show. It’s a blast!
Paris Las Vegas Lightshow & Sights: The Paris Hotel offers a free nightly light show every half hour from sunset to midnight. After the show, stroll by the 540’ Eiffel Tower replica and into the hotel. See the Parisian inspired lobby, and stroll around the Moulin Rouge-themed casino.
SEE OUTSIDE THE STRIP: GREAT LAS VEGAS DAY TOURS
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: Smack in the middle of the Flamingo Hotel a 15 acre wildlife habitat flourishes. Stroll through a tropical garden of trails and waterfalls viewing Flamingos, Penguins, exotic birds, fish and turtles, ducks and swans.
Gilley’s Saloon Line Dancing: Generally, every Monday through Thursday from 7-8 pm Gilley’s Saloon at the Treasure Island resort offers a free line dancing lesson. Great instructors and good fun.
Circus Circus Carnival Acts: If you love a carnival, check out the permanent circus at the Circus Circus Hotel. Every day on the Midway Stage circus acts are performed on the half hour. You can see trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, and aerial dancers performing their acts. Good family fun.
New York New York Hotel Sights: It’s fun to tour the public spaces of this hotel. Themed after NYC in the 1940s, you will see replicas of the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal and other uniquely Big Apple images.
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David Copperfield - MGM Grand
Rouge "Sexy" Show - The Strat
Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil - Mandalay Bay
TOP LAS VEGAS ATTRACTIONS – WITH AN ADMISSION COST
Mandalay Bay Aquarium: Immerse in a marine environment at the stunning Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium. See sharks, crocodiles, turtles and other exhibits in tunnels beneath the aquariums.
The STRAT Tower and Thrill Rides: The Stratosphere Hotel Tower stands 1,149’ tall above the Las Vegas skyline. At the top of the tower there is a cluster of extreme rides: The Insanity, Big Shot, X-Scream, Free fall, and bungee jumping.
FUN IN-TOWN LAS VEGAS TOURS
Eiffel Tower Experience: Be transported to a Parisian city of old by viewing recreated versions of the Louvre, the Paris Opera House, and L’Arc de Triomphe. Then, climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower to view the city from its observation deck.
High Roller Observation Wheel: Located at the end of the LINQ Promenade, the Ferris wheel take visitors 550’ into the air for panoramic views of the Strip. It takes about 30 minutes for the 28 glass sided pods to complete a revolution. Get your ticket to the High Roller Wheel here.
The LINQ Zipline: Located in the middle of the Strip, a 114’ tower launches zip liners from the LINQ Hotel to the base of the High Roller Observation Wheel.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition: Be transported to the infamous Titanic. The Luxor’s Artifact Exhibition houses over 250-artifacts recovered from the bottom of the ocean floor.
Top Golf: Sports enthusiasts of all ages and abilities will enjoy this MGM Resort attraction. The game is played by hitting microchipped golf balls at mega-sized dartboard-like targets on an outfield and scoring points.
Venetian Gondola Rides: See the spectacular architecture of the Venetian Hotel is to splurge on a gondola ride. The hotel’s canals wind through the scenery of famous Italian landmarks and the Shoppes of the Grand Canal.
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Superhero-Zoom and SlotZilla Zipline: Head to Freemont Street to see a zipline inspired by a slot machine. Launch seated on the ZipZilla from 7 stories. Or, launch on the Super Hero Zoom superman-style from 11 stories.
Helicopter Ride: A short flight will take you above the Strip for outstanding aerial views. Longer flights to the Grand Canyon are hugely popular (and more expensive). There are champagne, dinner, and picnic tours. Consider this Las Vegas Nighttime Helicopter Ride.
TOP LAS VEGAS ATTRACTIONS – FOR KIDS
Mandalay Bay Aquarium and Beach: Kids love the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium It takes about 2 hours to walk through the tunnels beneath the aquariums. On most weekdays, admission to the Mandalay Beach is included. The 11-acre beach features wave rides and a lazy river
Big Apple Coaster & Arcade: The roller coaster at New York New York Hotel spirals through the resort, and then races outside for some adrenalin pumping views. There are also pay as you go video and arcade games.
Adventuredome Indoor Theme Park: This 5-acre amusement park is contained within an immense glass dome. Located at the Circus Circus Resort, the rides and attractions include roller coasters, a rock-climbing wall, mini-golf, arcade games, and carnival games.
Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N: At this Treasure Island family attraction lovers of superhero comics and movies can explore the science, engineering, and technology of the Avenger’s world including exhibits with Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America.
BODIES: The Exhibition: The Luxor Hotel offers exhibits of real preserved human bodies and organs. Exhibits examine the body from cultural and biological perspectives. Appropriate for families.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition: Also, at the Luxor, the Titanic exhibit houses over 250-aritifacts recovered from the bottom of the ocean floor. The 25,000 square foot exhibition space recreates famous rooms on the ship.
TOP LAS VEGAS MUSEUMS
Mob Museum: This museum traces the history of organized crime in America and the Las Vegas area. It uses high-tech exhibits and artifacts to look at the impact of the mob on American society.
Neon Museum: This quirky museum in downtown Vegas allows visitors to wander through indoor and outdoor “Boneyard” exhibition spaces. Large collection of restored and unrestored neon signs.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas: Pop by cavort with wax figures of Hollywood and celebrity pop culture icons.
Atomic Testing Museum: This affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute educates about the history of nuclear testing in Nevada. Learn about what was once considered to be safe in the dessert just outside of Las Vegas.
Hope you have fun! Laura and Randy
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