Things to do in Las Vegas
- Las Vegas was founded as a city on May 15, 1905, after a land auction by the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad.
- The city is located in the Mojave Desert, which receives less than five inches of precipitation annually.
- The street lighting on the Strip is estimated to be bright enough to be visible from the International Space Station.
- Despite its reputation, the city has a strict zoning code that prevents gambling operations from being situated within residential neighborhoods.
- The surrounding Las Vegas Valley is the largest urban center in the Great Basin region.
About Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a desert metropolis defined by its massive resort-casinos and legal gambling culture. Beyond the neon-soaked Strip, visitors explore cultural hubs like The Mob Museum to learn about organized crime's influence on the city's development. Families often utilize The Adventuredome Indoor Theme Park for climate-controlled recreation, while others head to Springs Preserve to understand the region's natural history. The city serves as a global center for entertainment, tourism, and convention business.
Highlights of Las Vegas
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Museums
This museum is housed in a restored 1933 federal courthouse and details the history of organized crime and law enforcement.
Places of interest
Experience an urban zipline that propels riders through the historic Fremont Street entertainment corridor.
Museums
This site preserves iconic vintage signs from the city’s mid-century casino and business history.
Museums
Explore a collection of occult and paranormal-themed artifacts housed within a historic mansion.
Amusement parks
Enjoy climate-controlled amusement rides and roller coasters located beneath a massive glass dome.
Parks
This cultural and nature center features botanical gardens and interactive exhibits on desert conservation.
Places of interest
Watch a free multimedia production featuring water, lights, and music that takes place nightly.
Museums
View extensive exhibits of prehistoric Nevada, including Ice Age fossils discovered within the Las Vegas valley.
Top things to do in Las Vegas
The 95 highest-rated places in Las Vegas, ranked by travellers.
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Parks
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area features a 13-mile one-way scenic drive showcasing Jurassic-period Aztec Sand...
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Museums
The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, occupies the restored 1933 Las Ve...
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Places of interest
SlotZilla Zipline is a multi-level attraction located under the Viva Vision canopy on Fremont Street. The attraction fea...
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Museums
The Neon Museum is an outdoor exhibition space dedicated to the collection, preservation, and study of iconic Las Vegas...
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Amusement parks
The Adventuredome is a 5-acre indoor amusement park located under a massive pink glass dome connected to the Circus Circ...
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Museums
Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum is a collection of paranormal artifacts housed in the historic 1938 Wengert Mansion in do...
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Parks
Craig Ranch Regional Park is a 170-acre public space built on the former site of the Craig Ranch Golf Course. The landsc...
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Parks
Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural and historical destination located on the site of the original water source for...
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Museums
Discovery Children's Museum is a three-story, 58,000-square-foot interactive facility designed for hands-on experiential...
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Parks
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs is a 2,040-acre oasis located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, distinct for its contras...
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Venues
AMC Rainbow Promenade 10 is a traditional multiplex cinema located within the Rainbow Promenade shopping center in north...
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Parks
Lorenzi Park is a historic 57-acre public space in Las Vegas featuring multiple man-made ponds and the Jaycee Park Theat...
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Places of interest
The Lake of Dreams is an open-air aquatic theater located at the Wynn Las Vegas, featuring multimedia shows that integra...
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Parks
Aliante Nature Discovery Park is a 20-acre municipal park in North Las Vegas featuring a prominent man-made dinosaur dis...
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Parks
Centennial Hills Park is a 120-acre municipal park located in the northwest Las Vegas valley. The facility features expa...
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Parks
Desert Breeze Park is a 240-acre regional park in Las Vegas featuring an extensive skate park, dedicated dog runs, and m...
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Parks
Lone Mountain Park is a expansive recreational facility located at the base of the Lone Mountain peak in northwest Las V...
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Parks
Fox Hill Park is a notable recreational space in the Summerlin master-planned community of Las Vegas, characterized by i...
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Parks
Gary Reese Freedom Park is a multi-use municipal recreational space located in East Las Vegas. The park features a publi...
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Museums
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a non-profit institution located near downtown Las Vegas that focuses on natural...
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Temples
Guardian Angel Cathedral is a mid-century modern Catholic cathedral located on the Las Vegas Strip, commissioned by the...
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Parks
Rainbow Family Park is a 10-acre municipal park located in the western Las Vegas Valley. It features a specialized adapt...
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Museums
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, is situated within the Springs Preserve campus and provides a comprehensive look at...
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Parks
Ed Fountain Park is a prominent municipal recreational site in Las Vegas, distinguished primarily by its specialized BMX...
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Parks
Bob Baskin Park is a community recreational space in central Las Vegas featuring dedicated pickleball and tennis courts....
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Parks
Majestic Park is a community sports facility in Las Vegas featuring four lighted baseball fields, a soccer field, and mu...
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Parks
Children's Memorial Park is a 33-acre recreational facility in Northwest Las Vegas featuring multiple athletic courts an...
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Parks
Lewis Family Park is a 10-acre community space located in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. The park features a dedicated do...
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Venues
First Friday Las Vegas is a monthly arts and culture festival held in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. The event tr...
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Parks
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park preserves the site of the first permanent non-Native American settlement i...
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Plan your visit to Las Vegas
March to May and September to November, when daytime temperatures are moderate and avoiding the extreme summer heat of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-4 days, which allows enough time to experience the major attractions along the Strip as well as off-strip museums and parks.
Visitors typically rely on ride-sharing services, taxis, or rental cars, though the Las Vegas Monorail and local bus systems connect major tourist zones.
Staying on the Strip offers proximity to the primary entertainment districts, while Downtown (Fremont Street area) provides a higher concentration of historic venues and lower costs.
Mid-to-high, as base accommodation and dining costs fluctuate significantly based on major events and conventions.
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