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28 Essential Things to Do in Las Vegas (+ Easy Day Trips)

Las Vegas, known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, dazzles with its iconic casinos, extravagant shows, and vibrant nightlife. Beyond the Strip, explore unique attractions like the Neon Boneyard and Red Rock Canyon. It's a playground for thrill-seekers and a hub for world-class dining and entertainment.

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go-on-a-day-trip-to-the-grand-canyon

Go on a day trip to the Grand Canyon

#28 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

West Rim
Half Day to Full Day
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24/7 daily
dine-drink-and-gamble-at-mgm-grand

Dine, drink and gamble at MGM Grand

#27 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
test-your-luck-at-luxor-casino

Test your luck at Luxor Casino

#26 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
mandalay-bay-casino-aquarium-and-beach

Mandalay Bay Casino, Aquarium and Beach

#25 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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$18.95 for adults; $10.95 for children 3-17
get-some-fresh-air-at-springs-preserve

Get some fresh air at Springs Preserve

#24 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

333 S. Valley View Blvd.
1 to 2 hours
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From $250
satisfy-your-inner-thrill-seeker-at-speedvegas

Satisfy your inner thrill-seeker at SPEEDVEGAS

#23 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

14200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
1 to 2 hours
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From $49
slotzilla-zipline

SlotZilla Zipline

#22 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

425 E. Fremont St. #160
Less than 1 hour
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Free
take-a-break-from-the-strip-at-downtown-container-park

Take a break from the Strip at Downtown Container Park

#21 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

707 E Fremont St.
1 to 2 hours
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$25 for pool access
stadium-swim-at-circa-resort-casino

Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino

#20 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

8 Fremont St.
1 to 2 hours
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$34.95 for adults; $19.95 for youths 11-17; free for children 10 and younger
the-mob-museum

The Mob Museum

#19 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

300 E. Stewart Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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Adults from $25; kids from $12.50
explore-colorful-signs-at-the-neon-museum

Explore colorful signs at the Neon Museum

#18 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

821 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
1 to 2 hours
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Adults from $30.65; kids from $14.15
ride-the-high-roller-observation-wheel

Ride the High Roller Observation Wheel

#17 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3545 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Less than 1 hour
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24/7 daily
admire-the-floral-display-at-wynn-las-vegas

Admire the floral display at Wynn Las Vegas

#15 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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Fees vary by attraction
linq-promenade

LINQ Promenade

#14 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3545 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free entry until 9 p.m.
area15

Area15

#13 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3215 S Rancho Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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From $15
sign-up-for-a-hoover-dam-tour

Sign up for a Hoover Dam tour

#12 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

81 Hoover Dam Access Rd.
Half Day to Full Day
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24/7 daily
paris-las-vegas-and-the-eiffel-tower-experience

Paris, Las Vegas and the Eiffel Tower Experience

#11 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
ride-the-big-apple-coaster-at-new-york-new-york

Ride the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York

#10 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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$20 per vehicle
take-a-drive-through-red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area

Take a drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

#9 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

1000 Scenic Loop Drive
Half Day to Full Day
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24/7 daily
fremont-street-experience

Fremont Street Experience

#8 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

425 E. Fremont St.
1 to 2 hours
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Free to enter
the-cosmopolitan-of-las-vegas

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

#7 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.
1 to 2 hours
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24/7 daily
shop-till-you-drop-at-caesars-palace

Shop till you drop at Caesars Palace

#6 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
take-a-gondola-ride-on-the-venetian-s-grand-canal

Take a gondola ride on the Venetian's Grand Canal

#5 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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Ticket prices vary by performance
attend-a-cirque-du-soleil-performance

Attend a Cirque du Soleil performance

#4 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
watch-the-bellagio-fountains-water-show

Watch the Bellagio fountains water show

#3 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
2 hours to Half Day
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From $104 per person
see-a-show-at-the-sphere

See a show at the Sphere

#2 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

255 Sands Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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24/7 daily
walk-the-strip

Walk the Strip

#1 in Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Boulevard South
Half Day to Full Day
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