Things to do in Las Vegas

87 activities, venues and outings in Las Vegas, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 87.

DoThe Strip
"O"
The stage at the Bellagio contains a 1.5-million gallon swimming pool, from which most performers emerge and retreat to. It's an incredibly impressive show.
DoThe Strip
Absinthe
A carnival themed mix of comedy, acrobats, and provocative performances. Filled with blue comedy, not for the timid. Adults only.
$99 and up
DoThe Strip
Adventuredome Theme Park
America's 2nd largest indoor theme park with 25 rides and attractions for all ages.
Day pass $31.95. Under 48 in:$17.95. Individual rides: $6-12
DoWest of I-15
Area15
Just a hop away from The Strip, Area15 is an experiential entertainment amusement complex that has become a top Vegas destination since it opened at the end of 2019. Blacklights and fluorescent decorations abound to create an other-worldly gateway into alternate reality experiences. Open to all ages until 9PM.
DoThe Strip
Big Apple Coaster
A roller coaster that lifts riders up 203 ft, then drops down 144 ft, reaching speeds of MPH 67. Simulates a jet fighter's barrel roll, with a 180° turn, a section that leaving riders hanging in the air, then twists and dives.
Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri-Sun 11AM-midnight$25
DoThe Strip
Blue Man Group
The silent Blue Men perform all sorts of experimental music on unconventional instruments.
Nightly 7PM and/or 9:30PM$64-289
DoThe Strip
Circus Circus
Aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and trapeze artists take the stage at the world's largest permanent circus daily. Expect standing room only at most times.
From 11:30AM, every half-hourFree
DoThe Strip
Comedy Pet Theater
Extraordinary talents of performing pets. Highly entertaining for children.
Thu thru Tue at 4PM$35
DoNorth Las Vegas
Community College of Southern Nevada's Planetarium and Observatory
CSN Planetarium
It's not on par with L.A.'s Griffith Observatory or Chicago's Adler Planetarium, but this planetarium and observatory can still help give an understanding to the skies and open space beyond. There's also an adjacent astronomy store that's open during the show times. Be aware, however, that chairs do not lean back, so there is a lot of looking up on your part.
Fri 6PM, 7PM and 8PM; Sat 3:30PM, 6PM, 7PM, 8PM
DoNorth Las Vegas
Craig Ranch Regional Park
Skate and BMX park, sports fields and dog park. Includes the AMP, an outdoor amphitheater/ concert venue.
6AM-11PM. Skate Parkː 7AM-10PM
DoThe Strip
David Copperfield
One of the world's most famous magicians. Some of his best known illusions are making the Statue of Liberty disappear, walking through the Great Wall of China and flying over the audience (which he does nightly).
DoNorth Las Vegas
Exotics Racing School
After a training session, get behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 F1 or other race car and go up to 130 mph with an instructor in the passenger seat.
From $249 depending on the car and number of laps
DoThe Strip
Fantasy
Vocalist Lorena Peril takes center stage. Steamy choreography and striking vocals fused with a touch of comedy. The high-energy production show features a variety of performances including salsa, belly dancing routine and celebrity impersonations by comedian Sean E. Cooper.
Nightly 10:30PMFrom $39
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Henderson Silver Knights
The Golden Knights' top minor-league team, playing in the American Hockey League. They moved to the new Dollar Loan Center in Henderson shortly before the end of the 2021–22 season.
DoThe Strip
High Roller
Opened in April 2014, this is the world's tallest Ferris wheel at 550 feet. One revolution lasts between 30 and 45 minutes in an enclosed cabin with excellent views of the Strip.
Daily noon-2AMOnline tickets: $29 daytime, $39 nighttime, family/group options available
DoThe Strip
Hitzville The Show
Includes the Motown hits of Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Temptations, Tina Turner, The Four Tops and Motown diva Diana Ross & The Supremes as they rock the stage.
5:30PM daily except Sun$45-55
DoThe Strip
KÀ
Spectacular show that tells a tale of imperial twins on a journey to fulfill their destinies.
$69-150
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Las Vegas Aces
WNBA (women's basketball) team that relocated from San Antonio to Vegas in 2018. The arena is part of the Mandalay Bay casino resort.
DoThe Strip
Las Vegas Aces
WNBA (women's basketball) team that began play in Vegas in 2018, after having relocated from San Antonio. Their arena is part of the Mandalay Bay casino/resort complex.
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Las Vegas Aviators
Triple-A baseball club, the Aviators have been in Las Vegas longer than any other professional sports team. The Aviators began as the Las Vegas Stars in 1983, changed their name to the Las Vegas 51s, a reference to Area 51, in 2001, and became the Aviators for 2019 and beyond. They have won 2 Pacific Coast League crowns and 10 division titles. The team opened a new ballpark in Summerlin in 2019.
$5 to $30
DoWest of I-15
Las Vegas Aviators
Las Vegas Ballpark
A Triple-A baseball club, the Aviators have been in Las Vegas longer than any other professional sports team. The Aviators began as the Las Vegas Stars in 1983, changed their name to the Las Vegas 51s, a reference to Area 51, in 2001, and became the Aviators for 2019 and beyond. They have won 2 Pacific Coast League crowns and 10 division titles. The team opened a new ballpark in Summerlin in 2019.
$5 to $30
DoDowntown
Las Vegas Lights FC
A professional soccer team in the USL Championship league, the Las Vegas Lights have played at Cashman Field since 2018.
Starting at $15
DoNorth Las Vegas
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
A 1200-acre complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The speedway also consists of a fan zone called The Neon Garage which has live entertainment, areas for fans to watch their favorite driver's car get worked on, and is home to the Winner's Circle.
DoThe Strip
Las Vegas Raiders
NFL (Football) team that began playing in Las Vegas in 2020 after relocating from Oakland.
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Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
NFL (football) team that began playing in Las Vegas in 2020 after relocating from Oakland.
DoWest of I-15
Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
NFL (Football) team that began playing in Las Vegas in 2020 after relocating from Oakland.
DoThe Strip
Lockdown Escape Rooms - Highland
Three themed rooms for 2-8 players: Hostage Rescue, Mob Boss, and Crazy Professor rated from easy to medium difficulty.
Noon-Midnight (reservation required)$35 per player
DoWest of I-15
Lockdown Escape Rooms - Sahara
Three themed rooms for 2-6 players: Pharaoh's Curse, Wrongfully Accused, and Cursed Cabin, all rated medium difficulty.
Noon-Midnight (reservation required)$35 per player
DoThe Strip
MSG Sphere at The Venetian
A one-of-a-kind spherical theatre that hosts musical performances, unique films, and other shows.
DoWest of I-15
Machine Guns Vegas
Shooting range where you can use fully automatic weapons. Like many ranges in the Vegas area, they are tourist oriented, so interested foreigners to the US, or first-timers should not feel shy about dropping by and seeing what it's about.
9AM-6PM
DoThe Strip
Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly
Family friendly comedy and magic in an intimate setting from winner of America’s Got Talent Season 9.
nightly 7PM and 9:30PM except Wed and ThuFrom $46
DoHenderson and East
Maverick Helicopters
Helicopter tours that will take you over the Grand Canyon or above the neon lights and mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip, as well as helicopter tours that include rafting down the Colorado River.
$114-599
DoThe Strip
Mystère
A classic Cirque show, full of amazing feats, impressive costumes, and humor. Definitely worth the time and money. Although it's family-friendly, it verges on too intense and psychedelic for younger children, so consider avoiding for children who are under eight.
$69-119
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NASCAR
Las Vegas hosts NASCAR for a weekend every year, usually in March. The race draws about 150,000 race fans to the city. Many cheer for Vegas natives Kurt and Kyle Busch. Aside from NASCAR, the speedway hosts many other racing events throughout the year.
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National Finals Rodeo
Arguably the city's most prominent sporting event is the finals of the annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, held over 10 days in December just off the Strip at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.
DoHenderson and East
National Finals Rodeo
The season-ending event of the annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit is held over 10 days in December just off the Strip at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.
DoHenderson and East
Number One Escape Room Las Vegas
The Number One Escape Room is a live escape room game. You have no tools except your wit and brains. You and your team of 2-5 people have 60 minutes to break out from one of six unique locked rooms.
$35 per player
DoWest of I-15
Penn and Teller
Penn and Teller have been in showbusiness for nearly 30 years, and have kept their resident show at the Rio up to date throughout that time. A must-see for any fan of magic or comedy before the duo presumably retires in the upcoming years.
Daily at 9PM$75-85
DoHenderson and East
Pinball Hall of Fame
Old-style pinball machines and the newest ones from Stern are there, all in very good condition. Some favorite arcade games too. Definitely worth a look.
Sun–Thu 10AM–9PM, Fri–Sat 10AM-10PMFrom $0.25 per game
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Professional Bull Riders World Finals
Another major rodeo event is the finals of the Professional Bull Riders series, a separate circuit dedicated to bull riding. The PBR finals, held in late October/early November at the T-Mobile Arena, have more of an international flavor than the NFR—while the NFR is exclusive to the US and Canada, PBR runs national series in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, and all of these countries, especially Brazil, are represented on the U.S. circuit.

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