10 Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

#1 Walk the Strip

Stroll past the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign and follow the Strip, the vibrant heart of the city. Along this stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South you will pass many of the best known sights, from the Bellagio Fountains and Paris Las Vegas with its Eiffel Tower to Luxor's pyramid and sphinx and the Venetian's Grand Canal. Day and night feel very different, so allow time to wander, people watch, visit casinos and pause for photos.

• Price: free
• Address: Las Vegas Boulevard South
• Time to spend: Half Day to Full Day

#2 See a show at the Sphere

The Sphere is a huge globe shaped music and entertainment venue wrapped in LED screens. Since lighting up in 2023 it has become one of Las Vegas's most striking landmarks, cycling through images such as a blinking eye, a snow globe or a glowing planet. Even if you do not go inside, it is worth seeing from nearby hotels or car parks, where you can watch the constantly changing animations on its surface.

• Price: from $104 per person
• Address: 255 Sands Ave
• Time to spend: 1 to 2 hours

#3 Watch the Bellagio fountains water show

The Bellagio combines an elegant casino with one of the Strip's most famous free attractions. Inside, table games, slot machines and poker tournaments draw serious gamblers, but many visitors head straight outside to the lake. Here the Bellagio fountains perform every 15 to 30 minutes, with powerful jets of water shooting and swaying in time with music and lights. Shows run both day and night and are easy to watch from the pavement along Las Vegas Boulevard.

• Price: free
• Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 2 hours to Half Day

#4 Attend a Cirque du Soleil performance

Cirque du Soleil has become a hallmark of Las Vegas entertainment, replacing traditional circus acts with theatrical productions full of acrobatics, music and elaborate staging. Several different Cirque shows run in casinos along the Strip. At the Bellagio, "O" features synchronised swimmers, divers and aerialists performing in, on and above a vast pool that serves as the shifting stage. Whichever production you choose, expect a carefully choreographed spectacle that matches the city's taste for big, immersive shows.

• Price: ticket prices vary by performance
• Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 2 hours to Half Day

#5 Take a gondola ride on the Venetian's Grand Canal

The Venetian recreates highlights of Venice with painted skies, bridges and a winding Grand Canal lined with shops and cafes. Street performers sing, play music and pose as "living statues" to create an Italian style atmosphere. For a fee (from around 39 dollars per person) you can take an indoor or outdoor gondola ride while a gondolier steers and sings as you glide under bridges and past balconies. It is a calm, sightseeing focused break from the casino floors.

• Price: free
• Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 2 hours to Half Day

#6 Shop till you drop at Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace is a classic Strip resort styled after ancient Rome, with grand columns, statues and frescoes. Beyond the busy casino, visitors flock to the Forum Shops, an air conditioned mall with around 160 boutiques and restaurants, from luxury labels to brands such as Levi's and Nike. It is an easy place to cool off, browse and stroll. Later you can stay on for nightlife at Omnia, drinks at Vanderpump Cocktail Garden or shows at the Colosseum.

• Price: free
• Address: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 2 hours to Half Day

#7 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan, often called "The Cosmo", is a modern, stylish resort where people come to see and be seen. Opened in 2010, it offers sleek rooms, highly rated restaurants and lively bars, making it a fashionable alternative to the Strip's heavily themed hotels. Hidden spaces are part of its appeal, including several speakeasies and a restaurant disguised as a pawn shop. The multilevel Chandelier Bar, wrapped in strands of crystal, is especially popular for cocktails and people watching.

• Price: free
• Address: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 1 to 2 hours

#8 Fremont Street Experience

Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas has been transformed into a pedestrian zone covered by a huge LED canopy. The Fremont Street Experience offers light shows overhead, live music stages, street performers and a zip line running high above the crowds. Classic casinos such as the Golden Nugget now sit alongside newer bars and attractions, giving the area a lively "old meets new" feel. For a nostalgic diversion, seek out the vintage Sigma Derby horse racing game at The D.

• Price: free
• Address: 425 E. Fremont St.
• Time to spend: 1 to 2 hours

#9 Take a drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Around 17 miles west of the Strip, Red Rock Canyon provides a dramatic desert escape from the city. A 13 mile one way scenic drive loops through red sandstone cliffs and open Mojave Desert. You can stay in the car for viewpoints or stop to walk short trails and longer hikes that begin along the route. Facilities are limited, so bring water, sunscreen and a hat. The vistas, colours and quiet make a strong contrast with neon lit Las Vegas.

• Price: $20 per vehicle
• Address: 1000 Scenic Loop Drive
• Time to spend: Half Day to Full Day

#10 Ride the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York

New York-New York stands out with its mini Manhattan skyline, featuring replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge. Inside you will find New York style pizza places, casual pubs, souvenir shops and family friendly attractions. Hershey's Chocolate World offers hundreds of sweets and a chocolate Statue of Liberty, plus an arcade. The main thrill, however, is the Big Apple Coaster, which races around the exterior with high drops, loops and twists.

• Price: free
• Address: 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
• Time to spend: 2 hours to Half Day

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