Las Vegas attractions

Many of the neon signs that once branded historic Las Vegas buildings have ended up here in the Neon Museum, also known as the Neon Boneyard. The museum has 250 discarded signs on display—including those from the Stardust, Moulin Rouge, Desert Inn, Aladdin, and Flamingo—memorializing Las Vegas’ history and culture while also preserving an art form for which Las Vegas is famous.

Love is in the air at the oldest wedding chapel in Las Vegas—which also pioneered the Elvis-themed wedding experience that’s now a Vegas classic. Celebrity weddings from Jon Bon Jovi to Billy Ray Cyrus lend glitz to the compact wedding chapel. While many couples opt for an Elvis-themed wedding or vow renewal, complete with a costumed officiant and singing, the chapel also does the traditional version.

Binion’s Gambling Hall, opened in 1951, is one of the oldest and most notable casinos in the city. It blends classic Vegas charm—think vintage poker rooms and neon‑lit signage—with modern gaming and multiple bars and restaurants. If you want a feel for the city’s past, with plenty of slots and table games to keep things lively, head to this Fremont Street landmark.

Located at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Adventuredome is one of the largest indoor theme parks in the country. Spanning 5 acres (2 hectares), it features more than 25 rides and attractions, including a corkscrew roller coaster, bumper cars, a pirate ship, and a 4-D theater. There are plenty of family-friendly options, including junior rides for smaller visitors, making this an all-ages favorite with something for just about everyone.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a family-friendly spot just north of downtown that’s all about discovery. You can come face-to-face with a roaring T. rex, walk through an Egyptian tomb replica, or check out real marine life in the live animal exhibits. With hands-on galleries, the museum takes visitors of all ages on a learning adventure across the globe.

Explore the connection between art and sexuality with a visit to the Harry Mohney Erotic Heritage Museum. Set in a city that has never been shy about sex, this Las Vegas–based museum showcases everything from vintage racy magazine covers and sex-positive contemporary sculpture to the world’s largest sex bike. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits showcasing international erotic artists and spicy events and performances.

Located just outside Las Vegas, inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Fortification Hill attracts serious hikers looking to conquer the 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometer) trail to the top, where they’re rewarded with panoramic views of the lake and the Hoover Dam. The mesa was formed millions of years ago by volcanic magma and basalt. The top has since eroded to reveal its light-colored granitic core.

A roulette ball’s throw from the Las Vegas Strip, Horseshoe Las Vegas has been smack-bang in the heart of the action since it opened its doors in the 1970s. Formerly known as both MGM Grand Hotel and Bally’s, it’s a quintessential Vegas casino–resort complex, home to a hotel, a huge casino and gaming arcade, several show and entertainment venues, plus bars, restaurants, and shops.

Even in a city built for glitter and glamour, Wynn Las Vegas stands out. The 5-star hotel and casino—along with its sister property, Encore—forms a bronze arc above a high-end section of the Las Vegas Strip. Revelers at the cabana-lined pool lounge from day to evening, while the 18-hole Wynn Golf Club combines lush greens with city views. After dark, nightlife ignites with table games, slots, and shows spanning dance, music, and illusion.

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.

Thrill-seekers looking for more than casinos and nightlife will want to visit nearby Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The speedway hosts a lineup of racing tournaments, including the Pennzoil 400 and NASCAR Cup Series. But you can do more than just watch from the grandstand. Sign up for an experience that puts you in the driver’s seat, or take a track tour and gain access to restricted areas such as NASCAR garages and the infield.

The New York-New York Hotel & Casino is one of the most recognizable structures on the Las Vegas Strip. Visitors can see downsized replicas of iconic Manhattan landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Empire State Building. Inside, the Big Apple theme continues with replicas of Greenwich Village and Times Square, as well as New York–themed eateries, a roller coaster, entertainment spaces, bars, and slot machines.

Calico Hills is a dramatic landscape of twisted red sandstone cliffs and canyons right outside Las Vegas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Popular with hikers, rock climbers, and photographers, this colorful swath of desert feels worlds away from the Strip, yet it's less than an hour’s drive. The area’s natural beauty, geological formations, and panoramic vistas make it one of the most iconic stops along the Scenic Drive.

Formerly known as Fitzgerald’s Casino, The D Las Vegas sits in the heart of the city’s historic downtown, just steps from the Fremont Street Experience and its popular sound-and-light shows. While offering a nostalgic nod to old-style Vegas, the renovated property delivers a fresh casino-hotel experience with multi-level gaming, bold red-and-black design, and dancing dealers that add to the lively atmosphere and give a playful modern twist to classic Sin City.

One of Las Vegas’ largest and most recognizable landmarks, Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino has been a stalwart of the Strip since the 1960s. Its opulent interiors are designed to give you the feeling of being transported back to the height of the Roman Empire. Aside from the casino, the property offers an array of amenities, including swimming pools modeled after Roman baths, more than 30 restaurants and bars, and an extensive shopping mall.

Multimedia and interactive exhibits at this museum tell the story of organized crime in the United States—and especially in Las Vegas, whose earliest development is tied to mob activity. The museum itself is located within a former courthouse, so visitors get a firsthand look at the very rooms where criminals and federal investigators once clashed. There’s even an on-site distillery and speakeasy-style bar that hosts weekly live music.

Travelers to Nevada can trade in the glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Strip for a look at ancient history at the Lost City Museum. Located on an Ancestral Puebloan prehistoric site in Overton, Nevada, the museum showcases artifacts that have been recovered from local archaeological sites as well as reconstructed Puebloan homes.

The old-timey facade of the Pioneer Saloon has an Old West feel—it evokes the Hollywood version, complete with gun-toting cowboys and rolling tumbleweed. It’s not just a facade, though. The Pioneer Saloon is the real thing: Among the oldest bars in Nevada, the bar has the authentic patina that comes from over a century of colorful characters, poker games, and occasional shoot-outs.

One of Las Vegas’ hottest attractions, the Sphere is a music and entertainment arena that immerses audiences in high-tech video and audio, literally wrapping up, over, and around them with an innovative dome design. Its multisensory 4D capabilities also allow guests to “feel” the experiences, such as the rumble of thunder or the gust of a cool breeze. The Sphere’s exterior—covered in LED displays—is equally impressive.

Among the most recognizable landmarks in the city, Luxor Las Vegas channels ancient Egypt on the exterior—with a pyramid-top spotlight that illuminates the night. Beyond the glass pyramid lies a complex of accommodations, entertainment, dining, and one of the city’s most expansive pool decks. Shows here range from family-friendly comedy to adults-only burlesque, while museum-style exhibitions showcase fascinating artifacts and history.

Experiential art and blacklight illuminations take precedence in AREA15, a massive entertainment complex that’s a far cry from the casino floors that dominate the Las Vegas Strip nearby. AREA15 is anchored by its largest attraction—Meow Wolf Las Vegas (Omega Mart)—a surrealistic hybrid between a make-believe supermarket, an art installation, and an escape game. Other key things to do at AREA15 include playing laser tag, ziplining around the ceiling, and shopping for rave accessories and glowing toys.

Whether you’re an avid toy collector or simply looking to take a nostalgic journey down memory lane, Toy Shack is a must-visit store in downtown Las Vegas. Though the shop’s floor-to-ceiling displays feature new items, its specialty is vintage and antique toys. Thanks in part to appearances on Pawn Stars, it’s become a pilgrimage spot for collectors and casual fans alike. Think old-school treasures from mostly ‘80s brands, including plenty of Barbies, GI Joes, and a massive Hot Wheels collection.

A classic hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Harrah’s combines a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on entertainment. Daily shows—including comedy, music, magic, and Elvis impersonation—mean that there’s always something for visitors of all ages to see. The casino has more than 1,000 slot machines, as well as progressive slots, video poker, table games, and Pai Gow poker.

Glittering stars of comedy, music, burlesque, and magic draw crowds to these performance spaces on Las Vegas Boulevard. It’s a sister theater to the Saxe Theater, which is located a short distance away within the Miracle Mile Shops. Together, they are where old-school Las Vegas glamour—think showgirls decked in sequins and feather headdresses—meet innovative offerings such as pole-dancing workshops and mind-reading.

Tuscany Casino offers a relaxed alternative to the high-energy megaresorts on the Strip. Tucked just east of Las Vegas Boulevard, this local favorite combines classic casino gaming with old-school hospitality and a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re here for slots, table games, or live entertainment, Tuscany delivers the essentials without the overwhelm—making it a favorite for both casual players and Vegas regulars.

Located inside the Bellagio Las Vegas, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a beautiful floral celebration of the seasons. Featuring a lush and over-the-top display of flowers, plants, and trees, complete with accompanying lighting, music, and scents, displays are switched out five times a year and never repeat.

Springs Preserve offers a green refuge in the desert, showcasing Las Vegas’s natural and cultural roots. Across 180 acres (70 hectares), you’ll wander botanical gardens, explore interactive museum galleries, stroll through desert trails, and learn about sustainable living. It’s a place where history, ecology, and innovation converge—ideal if you're with your family, love nature, or are just curious.

At the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, the story of the Silver State comes to life through immersive exhibits and rare artifacts. Visitors can walk through a recreated mine, see a historic coin press in action, and explore everything from ancient fossils to Indigenous art. It’s a compelling stop for travelers interested in the state’s natural wonders, cultural roots, and mining legacy.

The driest desert in North America, the Mojave is home to Death Valley National Park and Badwater Basin, the lowest point on the continent—282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. The Mojave’s 31,000 square miles (81,000 square kilometers) also encompass Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Mojave National Preserve, and more. The region attracts all kinds of visitors, from outdoorsy travelers interested in hiking and camping to rock climbers, road-trippers, and beyond.

The Las Vegas ARIA Campus is one of the Strip's most impressive complex developments, home to the ARIA Resort and Casino, The Shops at Crystals, multiple condominium complexes, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, and Vdara Hotel and Spa. Everything here embraces the city’s signature over-the-top excess, and most travelers will find themselves at the ARIA at some point, whether to shop, dine, stay, gamble, or relax.