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  • 1. Area 15

    West Side

    Those who love hi-tech art served with a Burning Man or Electric Daisy Carnival vibe—and with the addition of air-conditioning—will gravitate to this indoor amusement...

    Those who love hi-tech art served with a Burning Man or Electric Daisy Carnival vibe—and with the addition of air-conditioning—will gravitate to this indoor amusement park inside a giant warehouse next to Interstate 15 (the name is a play on both the highway and the mysterious Area 51). The very fluorescent interior (the black-light averse may feel like they are trapped in a giant Spencer Gifts) even features two big Burning Man art installations: a giant skull covered in video graphics and the fantasy hot rod known as Flux Capacitor. No one in the target demographic will remember when Disneyland had free admission and separate tickets for the rides, but that's the business plan here. Each of the three big attractions is a separate admission: Omega Mart is an otherworldly convenience store, which leads into a walk-through funhouse full of immersive art from the Santa Fe--based arts collective Meow Wolf; Winkworld is full of art and tech surprises courtesy of Chris Wink, a co-founder and original member of the Blue Man Group; Museum Fiasco is an immersive, disorienting clublike bombardment of light and sound. Peripheral attractions include axe-throwing and rides on ski-lift chairs suspended from a ceiling track. Chill out with a cocktail in the "Digital Forest" or maximize this new era of carnival midway with a Korean Corn Dog from the Todd English restaurant The Beast. The complex also has both indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces. The Portal is a 7,000-square-foot indoor venue where projection mapping augments everything from a Van Gogh exhibit to drag shows. The outdoor A-Lot hosts electronic music masters such as Paul Oakenfold. Admission is free, but online reservations let you skip lines out front and may be required on busy nights.

    3215 S. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, USA
    702-846--1900

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    Rate Includes: Entry free; Omegaworld $45, Winkworld $15, Museum Fiasco $17
  • 2. Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    Center Strip

    The flowers, trees, and other plants in Bellagio's soaring atrium are fresh and alive, many of them grown in a 5-acre greenhouse. The artistic floral...

    The flowers, trees, and other plants in Bellagio's soaring atrium are fresh and alive, many of them grown in a 5-acre greenhouse. The artistic floral arrangements and ornamental landscaping here is breathtaking and in some cases monumental in scale. Displays change each season, and the holiday displays in December (for Christmas) and January (for Chinese New Year) are particularly dramatic.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-693–7111

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    Rate Includes: Free, Daily 24 hrs
  • 3. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

    Center Strip

    This gallery—one of the last of its kind inside Strip hotels—originally was curated from Bellagio founder Steve Wynn's private collection. Today, with Wynn long gone,...

    This gallery—one of the last of its kind inside Strip hotels—originally was curated from Bellagio founder Steve Wynn's private collection. Today, with Wynn long gone, the gallery operates independently, bringing in an average of two traveling exhibits each year from some of the most famous art museums in the world. Shows have featured works by Picasso, Fabergé, and Warhol. A new feature is the adjacent Artist Studio, where guests can interact with the artist in residence to discuss their art and observe the creation of it.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-693–7871

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    Rate Includes: $15, Daily 10–8
  • 4. Big Apple Coaster and Arcade

    South Strip

    There are two reasons to ride the Coney Island–style New York–New York roller coaster (aka Manhattan Express): first, with a 144-foot dive and a 360-degree...

    There are two reasons to ride the Coney Island–style New York–New York roller coaster (aka Manhattan Express): first, with a 144-foot dive and a 360-degree somersault, it's a real scream; and second, it whisks you around the amazing replica of the New York City skyline, giving you fabulous views of the Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, and, at night, the Las Vegas lights—you climb to peak heights around 200 feet above the Strip. Get ready to go 67 mph over a dizzying succession of high-banked turns and camelback hills, twirl through a "heartline twist" (like a jet doing a barrel roll), and finally rocket along a 540-degree spiral before pulling back into the station.

    3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-740–6969

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    Rate Includes: From $19, Sun.–Thurs. 11–11, Fri. and Sat. 10:30 am–midnight, weather permitting
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  • 5. Cowboy Trail Rides

    The best way to explore the mountains of Red Rock National Conservation Area is by horseback, and Cowboy Trail Rides has it covered. The outfitter...

    The best way to explore the mountains of Red Rock National Conservation Area is by horseback, and Cowboy Trail Rides has it covered. The outfitter runs one-hour, half-, and full-day trips from a location just east of the Red Rock Visitor Center. Some of the trips include lunch or dinner. Scenic packages include the Sunset BBQ Ride (1 hour 45 minutes) and the Canyon Rim Ride (2 hours). Beautiful views of the Strip give way to desert wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for jackrabbits, Joshua trees, and other notable desert life. The view of the Strip isn't too shabby either.

    4053 Fossil Ridge Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89161, USA
    702-387–2457

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    Rate Includes: From $69
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  • 6. Fountains of Bellagio

    Center Strip

    At least once on your visit you should stop in front of Bellagio to view its spectacular water ballet from start to finish. The dazzling...

    At least once on your visit you should stop in front of Bellagio to view its spectacular water ballet from start to finish. The dazzling fountains stream from more than 1,000 nozzles, accompanied by 4,500 lights, in 27 million gallons of water. Fountain jets shoot 250 feet in the air, tracing undulations you wouldn't have thought possible, in near-perfect time with music ranging from Bocelli and the Beatles to "Billie Jean" and tunes from Tiësto. Some of the best views are from the Eiffel Tower's observation deck, directly across the street (unless you've got a north-facing balcony room at The Cosmopolitan). Paris and Planet Hollywood have restaurants with patios on the Strip that also offer good views.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    888-987–6667

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    Rate Includes: Weekdays 3–8 every ½ hr, Mon.–Sat. 8–midnight every 15 mins, Sun. 7–midnight every 15 mins; Mon.–Fri. 3 pm–8 pm every ½ hr, Sat. noon–8 pm every ½ hr, Sun. 11 am–7 pm every ½ hr
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  • 7. Neon Museum

    Downtown

    Consider this Downtown museum the afterlife for old neon signs. The facility, which displays more than 150 signs that date back to the 1930s, opened...

    Consider this Downtown museum the afterlife for old neon signs. The facility, which displays more than 150 signs that date back to the 1930s, opened to the public in 2012. The old La Concha motel's iconic lobby was renovated and now serves as the museum's entry point. The sign collection includes the original signs from the Stardust, the Horseshoe, and other properties. To get up close, visitors must take an educational and informative one-hour guided tour. Daytime tours, especially in summer, can be scorching. For an alternative, try one of the nighttime tours, where you can see four of the signs illuminated the way they were intended to be. In 2018 the museum added "Brilliant," a separate experience in the North Gallery where a laser-light show set to music appears to reanimate some of the signs. The result is, well, illuminating.

    770 Las Vegas Blvd. N, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101, USA
    702-387–6366

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    Rate Includes: From $20, Reservations essential, Daily 10–8:30
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  • 8. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

    Summerlin South

    Red sandstone cliffs and dramatic desert landscapes await day-trippers and outdoors enthusiasts at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Operated by the BLM, the 195,819-acre...

    Red sandstone cliffs and dramatic desert landscapes await day-trippers and outdoors enthusiasts at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Operated by the BLM, the 195,819-acre national conservation area features narrow canyons, fantastic rock formations, seasonal waterfalls, desert wildlife, and rock-art sites. The elevated Red Rock Overlook provides a fabulous view of the cream-and-red sandstone cliffs. For a closer look at the stunning scenery, take the 13-mile, one-way scenic drive through the canyon, open from dawn to dusk. Other activities including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoneering, picnicking, and wildlife-watching. A developed campground, 2 miles from the visitor center, has 66 campsites (including RV and group sites), pit toilets, and drinking water for visitors wanting to extend their stay. A modest visitor center, operated by the Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association and open on weekdays, contains an informative history of the region, as well as a number of exhibits on local flora and fauna.

    1000 Scenic Loop Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89161, USA
    702-515--5350

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    Rate Includes: $15 per car, $10 per motorcycle, $5 per individual on bicycle or foot
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  • 9. Resorts World Las Vegas

    North Strip

    When it opened in June 2021, the first new casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade came at a time...

    When it opened in June 2021, the first new casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade came at a time when the city needed something to cheer about. The 3,500-room property was bankrolled by Genting Corp., a Singaporean outfit, and it features two hotel towers that comprise three separate Hilton brands: Hilton, Conrad, and Crockfords. The resort has more than 50 food outlets, including a hawker-style food court that brings together delicious morsels from all over the world. Hotel guests can get room service from any restaurant on-site. The 5.5-acre pool complex (the largest in all of Vegas) includes seven pools and trees from the Stardust, which sat on the site many years ago. Headliners such as Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, and Celine will pack theaters for years to come.

    3000 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89019, USA
    702-676--7000
  • 10. The Arts Factory

    Downtown

    An intriguing concentration of antiques shops and galleries is found on East Charleston Boulevard and Casino Center Drive, anchored by the Arts Factory. This former...

    An intriguing concentration of antiques shops and galleries is found on East Charleston Boulevard and Casino Center Drive, anchored by the Arts Factory. This former warehouse with a colorful mural on the front houses studios and galleries for art of all types, including painting, photography, and sculpture. There's also a bistro on-site and a drop-in yoga studio. The Arts Factory comes alive on "First Friday" with gallery openings, exhibits, receptions, and special events. "Preview Thursday," the day before First Friday, offers the same artwork with fewer crowds. Guided tours are available on request (and with a reservation).

    107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104, USA
    702-383–3133

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    Rate Includes: Free, Daily 9–6; First Fridays 5–11 pm
  • 11. The Mob Museum

    Downtown

    It's fitting that the $42-million Mob Museum sits in the circa-1933 former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office Downtown where the Kefauver Committee held one...

    It's fitting that the $42-million Mob Museum sits in the circa-1933 former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office Downtown where the Kefauver Committee held one of its historic hearings on organized crime in 1950. Today the museum pays homage to Las Vegas's criminal underbelly, explaining to visitors (sometimes with way too much exhibit text) how the Mafia worked, who was involved, how the law brought down local mobsters, and what happened to gangsters once they were caught and incarcerated. Museum highlights include bricks from the wall of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, and a mock-up of the electric chair that killed a number of mobsters (as well as spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg). In 2018 the museum converted its basement into The Underground, which comprises a working distillery and an open-to-the-public "speakeasy" that has become a separate draw for locals in its own right.

    300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101, USA
    702-229–2734

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    Rate Includes: $30, Daily, 9–9
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  • 12. Vegas Indoor Skydiving

    North Strip

    This attraction, just north of Encore Las Vegas, provides the thrill of skydiving without a plane. After 20 minutes of training you enter a vertical...

    This attraction, just north of Encore Las Vegas, provides the thrill of skydiving without a plane. After 20 minutes of training you enter a vertical wind tunnel that produces a powerful stream of air. You'll float, hover, and fly, simulating up to five minutes of free fall, with more time for large parties. Airspeeds reach 120 mph. Plan to reserve at least two hours in advance, making payment in full. The place closes for private parties from time to time, so it's wise to call ahead.

    200 Convention Center Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-731–4768

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    Rate Includes: From $85, Daily 9:45–8
  • 13. "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" Sign

    South Strip

    This neon-and-incandescent sign, in a median of Las Vegas Boulevard south of Mandalay Bay, is one of Sin City's most enduring icons. The landmark dates...

    This neon-and-incandescent sign, in a median of Las Vegas Boulevard south of Mandalay Bay, is one of Sin City's most enduring icons. The landmark dates back to 1959, and was approved for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Young Electric Sign Company leases the sign to Clark County but the design itself was never copyrighted, and currently exists in the public domain. (This, of course, explains why you see so many likenesses all over town.) The parking lot in the median just south of the sign was expanded in 2015. If you prefer to go on foot, expect a 10-minute walk from Mandalay Bay.

    5100 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA

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    Rate Includes: Free
  • 14. A Little White Wedding Chapel

    North Strip | Other Attraction

    The list of ALWWC alums is impressive: Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Michael Jordan, Britney Spears, and Frank...

    The list of ALWWC alums is impressive: Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Michael Jordan, Britney Spears, and Frank Sinatra. Patty Duke liked it so much, she got married here twice. Try the Hawaiian theme, where the minister plays a ukulele and blows into a conch shell to close out the ceremony. Or, get hitched in a pink Cadillac while an Elvis impersonator croons. One of the five chapels is a drive-through, for the ultimate in shotgun weddings.

    1301 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104, USA
    800-545–8111
  • 15. Adventuredome Theme Park

    North Strip

    If the sun is blazing, the kids are antsy, and you need a place to while away a few hours, make for the big pink...

    If the sun is blazing, the kids are antsy, and you need a place to while away a few hours, make for the big pink dome behind Circus Circus. The 5-acre amusement park has more than 25 rides and attractions for all age levels, and is kept at a constant 72°F. The newest attraction is a roller-skating rink, with skate rentals available. The El Loco roller coaster includes a barrel roll and a number of G-force drops. Also check out the Canyon Blaster, the world's only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster, a huge swinging pirate ship, bumper cars, several kiddie rides, a minigolf course, two Bank Heist Laser Challenges, a rock-climbing wall, and much more. There are even attractions with computer-generated iterations of the Angry Birds and SpongeBob SquarePants. And Neon Nights on Friday and Saturday give everything a whole new glow.

    2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-794–3939

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    Rate Includes: From $6 per ride, all-day pass $34 for those 48 inches and taller, $20 for under 48 inches, Hrs vary; call or look online
  • 16. Chapel of the Flowers

    North Strip | Other Attraction

    Enjoy a brief facsimile of a traditional ceremony at this venue, designed to be a turnkey wedding operation, with two chapels and an outdoor...

    Enjoy a brief facsimile of a traditional ceremony at this venue, designed to be a turnkey wedding operation, with two chapels and an outdoor garden, as well as on-site flower shop, photography studio, and wedding coordinators. It's still Las Vegas, so an Elvis impersonator is available for all ceremonies.

    1717 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104, USA
    800-843–2410
  • 17. CityCenter Fine Art Collection

    Center Strip

    CityCenter includes $42 million in public art. Pieces range from sculptures to paintings and elaborate fountains. Our favorite: Big Edge, an amalgam of kayaks and...

    CityCenter includes $42 million in public art. Pieces range from sculptures to paintings and elaborate fountains. Our favorite: Big Edge, an amalgam of kayaks and canoes by Nancy Rubins.

    Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA

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    Rate Includes: Daily 24 hrs
  • 18. Clark County Marriage License Bureau

    Downtown | Other Attraction

    A no-wait marriage certificate can be yours if you bring $77 cash (there's an additional fee for credit cards), identification, and your beloved...

    A no-wait marriage certificate can be yours if you bring $77 cash (there's an additional fee for credit cards), identification, and your beloved to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. Unless the office is unusually busy, the process normally takes less than an hour.

    201 E. Clark Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101, USA
    702-671–0600
  • 19. Clark County Museum

    Step into the past (quite literally) at this modest museum, a 30-acre site that features a small exhibit hall with a time-line exhibit about southern...

    Step into the past (quite literally) at this modest museum, a 30-acre site that features a small exhibit hall with a time-line exhibit about southern Nevada from prehistoric to modern times. The facility also offers a collection of restored historic buildings that depict daily life from different decades in Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, and Goldfield. Other attractions include a replica of a 19th-century frontier print shop, and a 1960s wedding chapel that once stood on the Las Vegas Strip. There are also buildings and machinery dating from the turn of the 20th century, a nature trail, and a small ghost town. The museum also hosts a memorial to the 58 people killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting. If you can't get to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, west of the Strip, this is a worthwhile substitute.

    1830 Boulder Hwy. S, Henderson, Nevada, 89002, USA
    702-455–7955

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    Rate Includes: $2, Daily 9–4:30
  • 20. DISCOVERY Children's Museum

    Downtown

    The DISCOVERY Children's Museum is one of the most technologically sophisticated children's museums in the entire country. The facility comprises nine theme exhibition halls, all...

    The DISCOVERY Children's Museum is one of the most technologically sophisticated children's museums in the entire country. The facility comprises nine theme exhibition halls, all of which are designed to inspire visitors—both children and adults—to learn through play. The star of the show: a 12-story exhibit dubbed "The Summit," with education stations on every level and a lookout that peeks through the building's roof. Parents of the smallest visitors will also love "Toddler Town," an area designed for those who are still crawling or just learning how to walk. And since this particular author has been in the news lately, stop in at "Young at Art," which asks: "Have you wondered what it would be like walking into a Dr. Seuss book?" While you're at an institution of both fun and learning, remember the good doc's immortal words: "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

    360 Promenade Pl., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, USA
    702-382–3445

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    Rate Includes: $15 for nonlocals; $13 for locals with valid Nevada ID, Closed Mon. Aug.--May, Tues.–Fri. 9–4, Sat. 10–5, Sun. noon–5
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