Vegas: Play in America's Playground
By Terrisa Meeks, Local Expert, Las Vegas
Visit Las Vegas, and one activity is a almost certainty: gambling. But what can you do when you're not being hypnotized by video poker machines or deciding whether to hit or stay on a blackjack hand? You can do some sightseeing, both in town and out of town. It's easy to spend an entire day exploring the sights along the Strip, from the impressive Stratosphere (extra points if you ride one of its thrill rides at the top) to the more sedate Bellagio Fountains. Take a drive out of town to see the historic Hoover Dam, or hike over the red sandstone in Red Rock Canyon. Las Vegas isn't the only thing in... Read more »
1- Type: Attractions, Free Attractions, Sightseeing
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 219 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Smoke, fire, and the power of geological forces present themselves every 15 minutes after dusk, accompanied... Read more »
2- Type: Theme Parks
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 126 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
One of the world's largest air-conditioned theme parks, Adventuredome is the perfect place to escape... Read more »
3- Type: Free Attractions
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 42 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Flying through the air with the greatest of ease, these circus acts take center ring over the main casino... Read more »
4Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
based on 238 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
The Secret Garden houses absolutely gorgeous big cats, including panthers, white lions, leopards, and the... Read more »
5- Type: Free Attractions, Theater Productions
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 231 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Ahoy, matey! A band of 17th-century pirates is shipwrecked and washes ashore in Sirens Cove, where lovely... Read more »
6- Type: Attractions, Tours and Excursions
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 167 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Can't make it to Venice, Italy, for an authentic gondola ride? Then head to Vegas for a stateside... Read more »
7- Type: Attractions, Museums
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 345 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Ever wanted to get your picture taken with Elvis Presley or Shaq? You can at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The... Read more »
8- Type: Free Attractions, Sightseeing
- Neighborhood: The Strip
based on 4,977 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Check the Bellagio's website for a listing of songs played during the show."
9- Type: Attractions, Family Friendly, Great Views, Theme Parks
- Neighborhood: Downtown
based on 536 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "The only other way to see the Strip from this height is in a helicopter."
10- Type: Architecture, Attractions, Historic Sites, Tours and Excursions
- Neighborhood: Las Vegas
Local Expert Tip: "Be careful to follow the signage once you approach the turn-off for Hoover Dam."
