Las Vegas attractions

Big-name performers headline shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a performance venue on the Las Vegas Strip. From divas to comedians, long-running residencies by international stars are a specialty here. While the amphitheater shape riffs on ancient Rome, the technology is state-of-the-art. Its 156 speakers and wraparound seating mean this theater earns praise for excellent sound quality and great views from every seat.

Rio All‑Suite Hotel & Casino offers a lively, Brazilian‑inspired retreat just a short hop from the Las Vegas Strip. With its all‑suite layout, sweeping views, multiple pools, vibrant restaurants, and sizable casino floor, it blends resort comfort with energetic nightlife and gaming. Whether you’re after relaxing in a spacious suite, catching a show, or diving into the casino action, Rio delivers a full Vegas experience with its own colorful twist.

A paradise for candy lovers, M&M’s World Las Vegas™ was the first store in the world dedicated to these sweet and colorful crowd-pleasers. Spread out over four levels, this massive candy shop sells all sorts of M&M’s merchandise and offers visitors the option to personalize candies using a printer that combines customized messages, images, and a rainbow of colors.

Las Vegas isn’t a city that’s short on entertainment options, but even with its abundance of venues, the T-Mobile Arena stands out. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, this modern complex is home to the city’s first professional sports team, the Vegas Golden Knights, who play in the National Hockey League. It also hosts concerts, UFC matches, and other events year-round.

Tucked inside the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) offers a pleasant surprise for art lovers looking for a different side of Las Vegas. With its compact two‑room layout and rotating exhibitions, it presents works loaned from major museums and private collections—everything from classic masters to contemporary wonders. It’s a refined counterpoint to the casino floor.

A short jaunt from the Las Vegas Strip, the Allegiant Stadium is best known as the home stadium of the Las Vegas Raiders National Football League team. This massive enclosed stadium—which has a capacity of up to 65,000 people—is also a popular venue for college sports and international sporting events, as well as for mega-concerts by acts such as Billy Joel, Sting, and Coldplay.

The Circus Circus Hotel & Casino combines circus fun with Sin City entertainment. Catering to all ages, the hotel is home to the world’s largest permanent circus and the Adventuredome, an indoor amusement park featuring rides, midway games, and a classic arcade. The outdoor Splash Zone includes swimming pools, an all-ages water playground, and three waterslides. For the adult set, the resort’s casino offers slots and table games, plus a retro casino area with coin-operated slots.

Set apart by the record-setting observation tower that pierces the sky above Las Vegas, The STRAT(formerly Stratosphere Hotel and Casino) is easy to spot from anywhere on the Strip. Get your heart racing on a thrill ride, watch the sun set over the city from the revolving sky-high restaurant, groove in the REMIX lounge, or catch a show at The STRAT Theater. There’s something for all ages at this popular resort and casino.

A short drive north of the Las Vegas Strip, North Las Vegas Premium Outlets is an outdoor mall that spans 40 acres (16 hectares) and features around 175 designer and name-brand retailers. As one of Vegas’ premier shopping destinations, you can easily spend at least a few hours here, browsing the discounts and grabbing a bite to eat.

Topping the list of free and family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas, the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat offers an unexpected reprieve just steps from the go-go bustle of the Strip. Here you can explore 4 acres (1.5 hectares) of gardens populated with flamingos and other spectacular birds, as well as streams and waterfalls that are home to exotic fish and turtles.

While Zion National Park is known for its strenuous hikes and outdoor adventures, the nearby Zion Canyon Hot Springs is all about relaxation and rejuvenation. The unique natural attraction lets visitors relax in dozens of mineral-rich, geothermally heated pools surrounded by desert landscapes—a perfect way to soothe tired muscles after a day on the trails or to simply unwind and enjoy the tranquility of southern Utah.

Located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the Chapel of Flowers is one of the original wedding spots in Las Vegas. Since 1960, couples from around the world have gotten married, renewed their vows, or professed their love with commitment ceremonies at the Little Chapel. Wedding packages run from the affordable to the glamorous, held across a range of indoor and outdoor venues on the property.

Opened in 1952 as the sixth resort on the Las Vegas Strip, Sahara Las Vegas is among the oldest hotels on the Strip. It’s conveniently close to downtown and other major casinos, and its solid evening entertainment programs and varied dining options draw in plenty of non-resident guests.

Las Vegas has long been the wedding capital of the world, with more than 75,000 nuptials registered in Clark County every year. Paradise Wedding Chapel is one of the city’s premier all-inclusive venues for couples looking to tie the knot Vegas-style, whether with a traditional officiant or an Elvis impersonator to do the honors. The chapel offers both walk-in and by-reservation weddings, with veils, bowties, and even rings available for on-the-spot purchase.

The Black Canyon carves a dramatic stretch along the Colorado River, just downstream from the Hoover Dam, where volcanic cliffs, emerald-green waters, and hidden hot springs create a striking natural escape from the buzz of Las Vegas. Accessible only by water or trail, it’s a place where adventurers and nature lovers find a perfect mix of beauty, solitude, and adrenaline.

This striking feat of engineering connects Arizona and Nevada over the Colorado River. Perched about 900 feet (275 meters) above the canyon floor, the concrete-and-steel arched bridge is the second tallest in the US and offers scenic views of the Hoover Dam from above.

Located within the Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall in downtown Las Vegas, the Golden Nugget is a fun alternative to the hotels and casinos on the Strip. It dates back to the 1940s, making it one of the oldest casino resorts in the city, and is famous for the "Hand of Faith," a massive gold nugget that's on display in its lobby.

The Grand Canal Shoppes is a shopping and dining destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring over 160 stores, including luxury brands. The mall evokes an Italian piazza with cobblestone walkways, a ceiling fresco resembling the sky, and, most famously, an indoor canal, where you can take gondola rides. The mall also boasts a variety of attractions, including escape rooms, karaoke experiences, and Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

An 800-pound (360-kilogram) Statue of Liberty made of chocolate stands in this shop dedicated to the big-name American chocolatier, Hershey’s. Visit the flagship store inside the New York-New York Hotel & Casino to customize candy bars and play the lead role in commercials—or shop for just about as much chocolate as you could want on a visit to Vegas.

A human-made reservoir, Las Vegas Lake may not have the majesty of Lake Mead—a much larger reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam—but it does offer a serene setting for water sports and activities, not far from the famous Strip. It's part of a Mediterranean-themed residential community, with boat rentals, village-style shopping, and multiple luxury resorts.

Just west of the Las Vegas Strip, the Palms Casino Resort is a two-tower hotel known for its party vibes and over-the-top suites. Highlights across the complex include a spa, multiple pools, table games, slots, entertainment venues, and 10 different restaurants.

Conveniently close to the Las Vegas Strip and the Las Vegas Convention Center, the sprawling Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is a popular place to stay the night or spend a few hours placing bets at the sportsbook or catching a show. It was this very hotel where Elvis Presley had his Las Vegas residency between 1969 and 1976.

Themed after an extravagant marketplace in ancient Rome, the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is full of up-to-the-minute goods. The unique complex is one of the premier luxury retail destinations along the Las Vegas Strip, with more than 160 shops, galleries, and restaurants, set among grand sculptures, columns, fountains, and a vaulted faux-sky ceiling.

The Shops at Crystals is an upscale shopping destination featuring luxury brands, which is an extension of the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Known for its striking architecture and art installations, The Shops attracts visitors seeking high-end retail, fine dining, and a break from the casinos. It's a must-visit if you’re looking to browse or buy.

Zombie Burlesque is a wildly entertaining, campy musical that blends comedy, burlesque, and undead hijinks. Set in a 1950s‑style “Club Z,” sexy zombies perform variety acts, dance numbers, and sing backed by a live big band. You’ll be laughing, cringing, and tapping your toes all at once. This is Las Vegas entertainment with a twist you won’t see anywhere else.

Spread out over more than 18 blocks, the Las Vegas Arts District feels worlds apart from the neon lights and casino floors of the Strip. Just south of downtown, it offers everything from vintage shops and boutiques to hip cafés and restaurants, plus—as the name suggests—plenty of artists’ studios and galleries.

There’s no shortage of places to shop on the Las Vegas Strip, but at 2 million square feet (186,000 square meters), Fashion Show Las Vegas is easily the largest. Home to over 250 retailers, more than 30 restaurants, and entertainment options, it’s a one-stop destination with a range of brands for all ages and styles.

On the western outskirts of Las Vegas, right next to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is a great option for travelers wanting the casino experience while being close to nature. It still features all of the trappings of a casino resort, including a large gaming floor and multiple restaurants, but with a more secluded feel.

Nothing in Vegas is modest—and this counts for the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well. This sprawling space spans millions of square feet, making it one of the largest—and busiest—convention centers in the world. Here you can see trade shows, live performances, sporting events, and much more.

In downtown Las Vegas, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is one of the oldest and the longest continuously running casinos in Sin City. In operation since 1941, the El Cortez is the only existing casino on the National Register of Historic Places, and offers slots, table games, sportsbook, and high-limits action.