Las Vegas
Time Needed: multi-day
Experience Type: museum, offbeat & fun
Las Vegas sparkles with neon lights, over-the-top hotels, and non-stop entertainment. Beyond the Las Vegas Strip, discover stunning natural landscapes and public art that highlight the city’s lively mix of nightlife, history, and outdoor adventure.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Visit the Neon Museum – Join a guided tour of the Neon Boneyard, home to more than 250 vintage signs from historic hotels and casinos that showcase the city’s colorful past.
- Experience Old Vegas – Stroll Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas for dazzling light shows, street performers, thrilling ziplines, and historic casinos, like the Golden Nugget.
- Explore Free Attractions on the Strip – Watch the Bellagio’s fountain show, visit the flamingo habitat at The Flamingo, or catch circus acts at Circus Circus without spending a dime.
- See Seven Magic Mountains – Admire seven neon-colored, 30–35-foot-tall stacked boulder towers in the desert south of Las Vegas. This art installation is ideal for photos and exploration.
- Explore Red Rock Canyon – Take a 13-mile scenic drive to marvel at red sandstone cliffs, spot desert wildlife, and experience this dramatic landscape minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
Itinerary Idea: See Las Vegas after dark. Book an open-top bus tour that passes the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and classic casinos. Take in the Strip’s nighttime glow while hearing about the city’s history, along with plenty of great photo ops.
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