Things to do in Las Vegas

Choreographed jets dance to music in front of the Bellagio, free and running nightly on the Strip.

The mid-century neon sign at the south end of the Strip is the classic Vegas photo op.

A five-block pedestrian canopy downtown lights up with a free nightly LED sound-and-light show.

A 726-foot Depression-era dam straddling Nevada and Arizona, with tours deep inside its generators.

Retired casino signage rests in an outdoor boneyard, telling the Strip's story in cracked glass and neon.

A restored 1933 federal courthouse turned deep-dive into Las Vegas's organized crime history.

A 13-mile scenic loop through red sandstone cliffs, minutes from the Strip, with hiking for every level.

A 550-foot observation wheel at the LINQ with glass cabins that circle the Strip skyline in 30 minutes.

Walk through a sunken-ship tunnel surrounded by sharks, sea turtles, and a rare golden crocodile.

Ugo Rondinone's stacked, neon-painted boulder towers rise from the desert just south of the Strip.

Striped-shirted gondoliers sing you down an indoor replica of Venice's canals inside the resort.

A half-scale Eiffel Tower replica with an open-air deck 46 stories above the Strip.

Acrobats, divers, and synchronized swimmers perform in and above a 1.5-million-gallon stage pool.

Three cobalt-painted performers mix percussion, comedy, and paint cannons in a high-energy stage show.

Hundreds of restored pinball and arcade machines from the 1950s to today, all pay-per-play.

Museums, botanical gardens, and desert trails built around the natural springs that gave Las Vegas its name.

Boutique shops and food stalls stacked from shipping containers, guarded by a fire-breathing praying mantis.

An enormous open-kitchen buffet at Caesars Palace with nine live cooking stations and hundreds of dishes.

Narrated helicopter sightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon, the Las Vegas Strip and Southern California.

Guided kayak tours on the Colorado River below Hoover Dam, including a stop at natural hot springs.

A large immersive entertainment district near the Las Vegas Strip with art installations, rides and themed experiences.

A five-acre Las Vegas shooting range complex offering military and video-game-themed firearms experiences plus a free vehicle museum.

Nevada's only city without legal gambling, and the gateway to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

Comedian-guided day tours from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon.

18-and-over cabaret variety show blending aerial acrobatics, dance and comedy at The STRAT.

Guided road, mountain and e-bike tours through Red Rock Canyon from a Las Vegas outfitter.

Over 100 vehicles from film and TV, from the DeLorean to the Batmobile, near the Strip.

Narrated paddlewheeler cruises on Lake Mead with views of Hoover Dam and Black Canyon.

Marina on Lake Mead renting powerboats, pontoons, and personal watercraft for a day on the water near Las Vegas.

Las Vegas tour operator running guided ATV and off-road excursions through the desert and Lake Mead backcountry.

Comedy magic show at the Flamingo blending stand-up humor with tricks, featuring Piff and Mr. Piffles the magic chihuahua.

High-energy variety show at the Rio blending acrobatics, aerial acts, dance, and a custom water stage.

Indoor adventure park with a zipline, trampolines, escape rooms, VR, and axe throwing inspired by the Spy Ninjas YouTube series.

Open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center on Las Vegas Boulevard with over 100 stores and restaurants.

Comedy hypnosis show with audience volunteers at the Four Queens Hotel on Fremont Street.

Las Vegas helicopter sightseeing company flying tours over the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire and Zion.

Small-group off-road jeep tours from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Hoover Dam.

Guided day tours from Las Vegas to Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park and other desert landmarks.

A year round indoor horror experience at Area15 with four haunted houses, live entertainment and themed food and drinks.

A live Las Vegas tribute show recreating the music and comedy of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Small-group Las Vegas tours exploring mob history, true crime and haunted legends led by expert storytellers.

Private classic car museum with a decades-spanning collection of vintage hot rods, street rods and memorabilia.

Rage room venue where guests suit up to smash plates, electronics and more during timed sessions.

Craft distillery in Henderson offering tours, tastings and a retail shop for spirits made on site.

Ride indoor roller coasters, play mini golf and catch free clown shows under a glass dome at Circus Circus.

Tour the Raiders' domed stadium near the Strip, from locker rooms and suites to the 85-foot Al Davis Memorial Torch.

See how America tested nuclear weapons in the Nevada desert, with a simulated blast in the Ground Zero Theater.

Browse the working pawn shop from the TV show Pawn Stars, with cases of jewelry, art, memorabilia and antiques.

Boat, fish and camp on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, or hike and drive desert canyons near Hoover Dam.

Watch NASCAR and drag racing or ride a shuttle tour through the infield, suites and Neon Garage of this 1.5-mile tri-oval.

Walk 4.2 miles of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with resort casinos, fountain shows and neon landmarks.

Walk into a 30-story pyramid fronted by a sphinx replica, with a casino, shows and artifact exhibitions inside.

Pose with more than 75 wax figures of musicians, film stars and Vegas legends at The Venetian on the Strip.

Stay at a Strip resort with a 45-foot bronze lion out front, a vast casino floor, Cirque du Soleil's Ka and an arena.

Walk the sidewalk of this arch bridge 890 feet above the Colorado River for an elevated view of Hoover Dam.

Hike forested trails, picnic and play in winter snow in the Spring Mountains, a short drive west of Las Vegas.

Walk a scaled-down Manhattan skyline on the Strip, ride the Big Apple Coaster and play the casino floor.

Watch films and concerts inside a 366-foot globe wrapped in a 16K screen, with an LED exterior lit outside.

Catch Vegas Golden Knights hockey, UFC fight nights and big concert tours at this arena just off the Strip.

Ride up a 1,149-foot tower for indoor and outdoor observation decks, thrill rides at the top and a revolving restaurant.

Ride a gondola through indoor canals, shop the Grand Canal Shoppes and see replicas of Venice landmarks on the Strip.

Drive and hike among bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops and see petroglyphs more than 2,000 years old.

Stay, dine and shop at a curved bronze-glass resort tower, then watch the free Lake of Dreams show after dark.

An Italian steakhouse inside Tuscany Suites & Casino serving prime steaks, pasta and a Caesar salad tossed at your table.

An Italian-style coffee bar inside Tuscany Suites & Casino, pouring espresso drinks alongside pastries, paninis and salads.

A heavy-equipment playground where you drive real excavators, bulldozers and skid steers under an instructor's guidance.

An L.A. street food stand on the Strip serving piled-high hot dogs, street corn, tacos, loaded fries and beer.

Chicago's stuffed deep-dish pizza chain at the Grand Bazaar Shops on the Strip, with a patio and full bar.

Self-guided ATV and UTV rentals on desert trails and sand dunes near the Nellis Dunes, north of Las Vegas off I-15.

A casual cafe at Tuscany Suites & Casino serving all-day breakfast, comfort classics and nightly dinner specials.

A casual pizzeria inside Ellis Island Casino off the Strip, baking hand-stretched pies in stone hearth ovens.

A craft beer pub at Tuscany Suites & Casino pouring 365 rotating beers alongside burgers, tacos and pub fare.

Tandem skydives from 12,500 feet at Jean Airport south of Las Vegas, with views of the Strip and the Mojave Desert.

A non-gaming, non-smoking all-suite hotel a block off the Las Vegas Strip, with kitchens, balconies and a spa.

An all-hours pub and cafe inside Ellis Island Casino, a block off the Strip, known for its off-menu sirloin steak special.

The Wahlberg family's burger chain at the Grand Bazaar Shops on the Strip, with burgers, tots, shakes and cocktails.