Things to do in Las Vegas
Visit The Strip for the spectacular sights of the dancing Bellagio Fountains and Mirage Volcano. The Stratosphere Tower and Eiffel Tower Experience both provide stunning views. Vegas history abounds Downtown at the Neon Boneyard and Fremont Street Experience. Span high-class to high-speed with visits to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art and the Auto Collections. Many attractions are free and open days and evenings; museums charge US$10-US$15 and are mostly open days.
Museums and Galleries
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1. Atomic Testing Museum - Museums and Galleries
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In the 1950s, the primary nuclear test-site in the US was just outside Vegas. Entertaining, interactive and emotional, the Atomic Testing Museum just off The Strip traces the history of the facility and the atomic age, both good and bad.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Opening hours
US$12; concessions US$9; under-7s free
Address
755, E Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89119
Telephone
+1 702 794 5161
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2. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art - Museums and Galleries
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The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art strikes a refined contrast with the kitsch of Las Vegas' Sunset Strip. Full of magnificent masterpieces, the impressive gallery holds works by some of the world's most respected artists, from Rubens to de Kooning.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$15; seniors & Nevada residents US$12; students US$10; under 12s free
Opening hours
Sun-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-7pm
Address
Bellagio Las Vegas Casino Hotel, 3600, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 693 7871
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3. Lied Discovery Children's Museum - Museums and Galleries
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The Lied Discovery Children's Museum in Downtown specialises in the kind of hands-on science, social, and historical exhibits that fascinate kids and provide a welcome distraction for parents. Best for the little ones but entertaining for teens as well.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$8; children US$7
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
833, Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas 89101
Telephone
+1 702 382 3445
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4. The Auto Collections - Museums and Galleries
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An immense classic car showroom, The Auto Collections at Las Vegas' Imperial Palace is full of motorised treasures. Collectors buy and sell here, while enthusiasts dream over rarities like the 1961 Aston Martin DB4/GT Zagato, worth a cool US$3 million.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$8.95; seniors & under 12s US$5
Opening hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
3535, Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 794 3174
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5. Clark County Heritage Museum - Museums and Galleries
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The Clark County Heritage Museum in Henderson leads visitors through the region's history - from the Gold Rush to Sin City's heyday. Fully restored homes from days gone by provide an insight into the way this city grew up.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$1.50; concessions US$1
Opening hours
Daily 9am-4.30pm
Address
1830, South Boulder Highway, Las Vegas 89002
Telephone
+1 702 455 7955
Attractions
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6. Mirage Volcano - Attractions
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The Mirage Volcano on The Strip is the closest you'll ever want to get to the real thing; a spectacle of fire, light, and faux-lava explosions that brighten the night sky. Crowds form early for the best views.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening hours
Daily dusk-12am every hour
Address
3400, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 791 7111
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7. Eiffel Tower Experience - Attractions
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The Eiffel Tower Experience is a half-scale replica of the original, soaring 50 stories above The Strip. A small observation platform provides stunning views and is a great place for a romantic moment if you need a place to propose.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$10; children US$7; evening US$15
Opening hours
Daily 10am-12.30am
Address
Paris Las Vegas Casino Hotel, 3665, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 946 7000
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8. Fremont Street Experience - Attractions
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The Fremont Street Experience in Downtown is a pedestrian mall with a twist. A four-block-long canopy of LED lights and symphony-worthy sound system come alive at night with eye-popping visuals amid the Glitter Gulch casino neon.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening hours
Daily dusk-12am
Address
1, Fremont Street, Las Vegas 89101
Telephone
+1 702 678 5777
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9. Stratosphere Tower - Attractions
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The Stratosphere Tower on The Strip is the tallest observation tower west of the Mississippi River at more than 335 metres. Observation decks provide stunning vistas and thrill junkies can get their kicks on terrifying high-altitude carnival rides.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$13.95; under-12s US$10; additional fees for rides
Opening hours
Daily 10am-1am; (until 2am Fri-Sat)
Address
2000, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89104
Telephone
+1 702 380 7777
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10. Bellagio Fountains - Attractions
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The light, sound, and water show that is the Bellagio Fountains on The Strip lures big crowds as geysers blast into the sky and streams seem to dance hypnotically to music. Best viewed at night for the full effect.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm every 30 minutes; Sat-Sun 12pm-8pm every 30 minutes; Daily 8pm-12am every 15 minutes
Address
Bellagio Hotel, 3600, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 693 7111
Special things to do
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11. Neon Boneyard - Special things to do
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The history of the neon art form and the city that it inspired is preserved here in Downtown's Neon Boneyard - a sea of signs from long-gone casinos and businesses. The boneyard is a dusty lot, so wear closed-toe shoes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$15
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 12pm and 2pm by advance appointment only
Address
777, Las Vegas Boulevard, North, Las Vegas 89101
Telephone
+1 702 387 6366
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12. Richard Petty Driving Experience - Special things to do
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The Richard Petty Driving Experience in North Las Vegas provides a rare opportunity to get behind the wheel of a NASCAR racer and satisfy your need for speed. Prices may be steep but the experience is unforgettable.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
From US$449
Opening hours
Varies by season
Address
7000, Las Vegas Boulevard, North, Las Vegas 89115
Telephone
+1 800 237 3889
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13. Mirage Dolphin Habitat - Special things to do
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The Mirage Dolphin Habitat on The Strip is an oasis in this overwhelming city, offering a chance to get up close to the residents of one of the most successful and well regarded breeding and study facilities in the world.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$15; 4-12s US$10; under 3s free
Opening hours
Daily 10am-7pm; hours vary seasonally
Address
3400, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 791 7111
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14. Venetian Gondolas - Special things to do
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A ride aboard the Venetian Gondolas on The Strip is both cheaper and, reportedly, less smelly than the real thing. Visitors are serenaded as they travel up the centre of a shopping mall for a real bit of Vegas fun.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$16
Opening hours
Daily 10am-11pm (until 12am Fri-Sat)
Address
3355, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109
Telephone
+1 702 414 1000
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15. Springs Preserve - Special things to do
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Located on the site of the Artesian springs that brought settlers to the area, the Springs Preserve near The Strip provides respite from the Vegas madness. It offers nature trails, desert-living displays, museums, an interpretive centre and an eco-friendly ethos.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$18.95; seniors & students US$17.05; 5-17s US$10.95; under 5s free
Opening hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
333, South Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas 89107
Telephone
+1 702 822 7700
