From day time activities to night time fun, people find themselves with more than just a handful of interesting Things To Do in Las Vegas. TripWiser has all the Las Vegas information you need to know to help you plan your Sin City trip.
City Deals. The first thing you need to do in Las Vegas is to purchase a Las Vegas Power Pass. The pass entitles you free admissions to various Las Vegas attractions as well as discounts or special offers from many restaurants, retail stores and a lot of other activities.
Getting Around. There are several means to get around Las Vegas. The fastest way to get from point A to point B is via taxi, but the taxi fares do add up. Renting a car (or a limousine) is also an option. The best and cheapest mode of transportation, however, is the Citizen's Area Transit (CAT) Bus 301. It is a bus service that travels the length of Las Vegas strip to Downtown Las Vegas. Tickets for the bus service costs only $5 and is valid for the whole day.
Starters. Enjoy a panoramic view of Las Vegas and all its surroundings before setting off to see the city up close at the Stratosphere Tower Observation Deck.
Tours. The best thing to do to get to know Las Vegas is to join any of the tours available in the city. The tours offer an introduction not only to Las Vegas strip, but also to the city's museums, zoos and other attractions in the area such as the Hoover Dam and the Red Rock Canyon.
Museums. From the Atomic Testing Museum to the Gallery of History, and the George L. Sturman Museum of Fine Art, there are just so many museums in and around Las Vegas to feed the curious mind. Whatever your line of interest is, there is a museum in Las Vegas that focuses on your field that you can go to.
Casinos. The most popular of all things to do in Las Vegas is none other than the games of chance. Casinos in Las Vegas are all over the strip, and slot machines are found from the airport the convenience stores. All you have to do is find yourself a lucky seat!
Chapels. If you have been waiting for the opportunity to say “I Do”, Las Vegas offers a long list of traditional, elegant and even interestingly themed wedding chapels for you to have your wedding ceremony.
Shopping. From high-end to outlet stores, Las Vegas has malls that will fit your shopping budget on and off the strip. The hotels alone, such as Caesars Palace's Forum, house upscale retail stores that will feed your shopping drive. And let's not forget the Venetian!
Entertainment. There is a reason why Las Vegas is called the Entertainment Capital of the World. Entertainment jaunts in Las Vegas are all over the strip. You can catch a world-class performance by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage or check out the world's largest collection of cars at the Imperial Palace Auto Collections.
Dining. Discover the culinary wonders of Las Vegas – from the classic American dishes to exotic and ethnic cuisines. Las Vegas definitely serves every craving for every budget.
Nightlife. In Las Vegas, you do not need to go far to have the best night of your life. The hotels have clubs and bars that you can have a drink and dance the night away at such as Tao in The Venetian, Blush in Wynn, Studio 54 at the MGM Grand and more.
For The Kids. Las Vegas is not known as a place for kids, though for a while the city did try to be more family friendly. If you do end up taking the kids, there are also many things to do in Las Vegas for the kids. Below are some great ideas to do with the kids in Las Vegas:
- Animals – Wildlife sighting is possible in a busy city such as Las Vegas. Aside from Las Vegas Zoo, there are places in the city where you can find some of the animals you rarely encounter everyday – white tigers and dolphins at The Mirage, flamingos and African penguins in Flamingo Hilton and parrots in Tropicana.
- Circus Circus – The kids will surely be amazed by the flying acrobats and the entertaining magicians. The best thing about Circus Circus is that admission is FREE!!!
- Rides – Kids are going to scream their lungs out as they experience thrilling rides such as Sahara's Speed and Stratosphere's Big Shot.
- M & M's World – Visit the four-story entertainment complex where you can shop for M & M clothes, home decors and, of course, candies.
Check out the blogs and itineraries of people who have been to Las Vegas. Feel free to modify their trips and save them as your own. Or you can always create your own trip from scratch. Whatever season you plan to have your Sin City vacation, you can be sure that you will find your itinerary full of all the fun things to do in Las Vegas.