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10 Amazing Things To See And Do in Las Vegas

10 Amazing Things To See And Do in Las Vegas
Of course there are a ton of things to do in Las Vegas, but while most people will head right for the casinos, we know there are tons of other amazing activities in and around Sin City. Read on for the coolest things to see and do in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Located just 17 miles outside of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is worth a visit to get outdoors and explore beyond the typical Las Vegas Strip scene. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the 19 marked trails through the park, enjoying the splendor of the crimson rock formations and vibrant desert colors. Occupying 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert, Red Rock features breathtaking geological masterpieces like cliffs of Aztec Sandstone.

Price: Budget

Hours: Visitor Center Open 8 am-4:30 pm

Watch out for: Dinosaur fossils

Address & phone number: 1000 Scenic Loop Dr Las Vegas, NV USA + 1 702-515-5350

The Mob Museum

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Mob Museum opened in a former courthouse in Las Vegas on February 14, 2012. The $42 million dollar museum features exhibits on organized crime in America with emphasis on their role in Las Vegas.
The Mob Museum opened in a former courthouse in Las Vegas on February 14, 2012 | © Planetpix / Alamy Stock Photo
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Explore a unique side of American history by visiting The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas. Hear true stories about organized crime and law enforcement in this interactive and world-class museum. From exhibits on wire-tapping and the Federal Government’s handling of mobs to the way mobs have been portrayed by Hollywood films, the museum is extensive and very visual.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Daily 10 am-7 pm

Watch out for: Interactive exhibits and visual media
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Accessible (Wheelchair), Accessible (Deaf)

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Located inside the Bellagio hotel and casino, the gallery holds paintings by Monet, Rembrandt, and Andy Warhol. If you’re looking for something fun and usual to do, try the ‘Art & Wine’ event from 5pm to 7pm, where wine is paired with the featured artwork and an interactive wine and art discussion begins at 6pm.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Daily 10 am-8 pm

Watch out for: ‘Art & Wine’ event

Address & phone number: Bellagio Hotel and Casino, 3600 Las Vegas Fwy, Las Vegas, NV USA +1 702-693-7871

Fremont Street Experience

A five-block entertainment district in downtown Las Vegas, you’ll find all sorts of wild activities like free light shows every night of the week, the ‘SlotZilla’ Las Vegas zip line, and the three-story waterslide at the Shark Tank at the Golden Nugget. There are all sorts of bars, restaurants, and casinos at the Fremont Street Experience, including Hogs & Heifers Saloon, frequented by many bikers, and Nacho Daddy, where you can try their scorpion shot, featuring an actual scorpion in your shot of choice.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Open 24 hours

Watch out for: A chunk of the Berlin Wall inside the Main Street Station men’s restroom. Women can be escorted in by security to see it too.

Address & phone number: Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV USA +1 702-678-5600

The National Atomic Testing Museum

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National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada | National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada
A museum in association with the Smithsonian Institution, The National Atomic Testing Museum is a science and history museum designed to tell the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site. You’ll find all sorts of interesting exhibits, including the opportunity to experience a simulated atmospheric bomb blast, an exhibit on the creation of the atomic bomb, and an exhibit on radiation.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12 pm-5 pm

Watch out for: Interactive exhibits
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Family Friendly, Accessible (Wheelchair), Kid Friendly

Paris Las Vegas

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Swept away from the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip, experience Paris Las Vegas, complete with dining, nightlife, and, of course, the lit-up, half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, or stop halfway up at the mid-air French restaurant. You can find all sorts of classic French food served in restaurants beside cute boutiques as you stroll along narrow and winding alleyways.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: 8am-2am

Watch out for: Cute boutiques and French-inspired cuisine
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Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

Featuring aquatic animals from tropical places around the world, the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is a journey through an oceanic palace. Rare animals not normally found in zoos include the Galapagos Shark and the Black Piranha. The reef also features endangered fish including the sawfish and the arowana.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Sun-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-10 pm

Watch out for: All kinds of aquatic animals

Address & phone number: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV USA +1 702-632-4555

Las Vegas Springs Preserve

The Las Vegas Springs Preserve is an oasis of nature away from Las Vegas’ neon lights and bustling casinos. You’ll find all kinds of things to do in this area from a visit to the Nevada State Museum, complete with a massive mastodon skeleton, to a tour of the botanical garden. The botanical garden is home to the largest collection of Mojave Desert cacti and succulent plants.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Daily 10 am-4 pm

Watch out for: The botanical garden

Address & phone number: 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV USA +1 702-822-7700

Adventuredome Theme Park

With all sorts of rides and attractions, including rollercoasters like the ‘Canyon Blaster’ – the world’s only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew rollercoaster – you won’t be bored here. Adventuredome is a great place to take the whole family, offering junior rides for the younger kids.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 am-6 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-12 am, Sun 10 am-9 pm

Watch out for: Rollercoasters

Address & phone number: Circus Circus Hotel, 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV USA +1 702-794-3939

The Neon Boneyard at the Neon Museum © Simon King/FlickrThe Neon Boneyard at the Neon Museum © Simon King/Flickr

Neon Museum

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Neon sign from old Stardust casino and hotel in Las Vegas in Neon Musuem
The Neon Museum, where old casino signs can live forever | © jaxpix / Alamy Stock Photo

A brand new museum opened in 2012, The Neon Museum includes the ‘Neon Boneyard’ where most of its signs, more than 150, are exhibited to inspire everyone from artists to designers to historians and students. You can take a guided tour of the Boneyard, getting close up to the signs that are loaned or donated to the museum by sign companies, individuals, and businesses.

Price: Mid-range

Hours: Every day 9:30 am-8 pm

Watch out for: Tours of the Neon Boneyard

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Accessible (Wheelchair), Accessible (Deaf), Kid Friendly, Family Friendly
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