Las Vegas attractions

If you’re into American cars, it doesn’t get much better than Las Vegas’ Shelby Heritage Center, the brainchild of race car driver Carroll Shelby. Shelby American is behind the AC Cobra and has churned out premier performance versions of Ford Mustangs and other cars. At this Las Vegas museum, fans can check out 25 of the company’s cars or take a tour for a more in-depth experience.

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.

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.

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’ 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.

Learn about the stories of the men and women who built the Hoover Dam at the Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum. Located inside the historic Boulder Dam Hotel, the small but fascinating museum houses a collection of interactive displays, dioramas, photographs, documents, oral histories, artifacts, and a short film.

Whether you’re choosing drive-through nuptials, an Elvis impersonator, traditional trappings, or an outdoor ceremony amid sweeping desert landscapes, getting married at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel is a quintessential Vegas experience. While the chapel itself looks more like an actual church than many Vegas wedding venues—it has a white steeple and everything—couples here can tie the knot with personalized ceremonies.

Customized vehicles are the star at this Las Vegas showroom made famous by the series Counting Cars. The small-but-mighty collection lets you see the craft and detail that goes into each of the artfully flipped cars and motorcycles. While many visitors are fans of the show, Count’s Kustoms is also a fun roadside pit stop and an opportunity to explore the city beyond the Strip. If you’re lucky, you might even see the owner Danny Koker himself.

Get up close and personal with some of the most fearsome creatures of the deep at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium. Designed to be a total sensory experience—with two underwater tunnels and multiple tanks and exhibits—the aquarium is home to more than 2,000 aquatic creatures, including many species of sharks. There’s even a shipwreck and a virtual reality (VR) theater.

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.

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’ 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.

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.

Note: The North Rim is closed to visitors following the impact of the Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025. A reopening date is yet to be confirmed. \ The North Rim draws travelers seeking a less crowded Grand Canyon experience. While the area lacks the South Rim’s extensive infrastructure and attractions, scenic drives and hikes abound amid the high-altitude landscape of leafy forests, unspoiled nature, and big views. Plus, you may spot wildlife including mule deer and elk, or even the herd of bison that wanders its aspen-wrapped meadows.

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.

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.

Experience the Titanic as it was before its infamous crash at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. The 25,000-square-foot (7,620-square-meter) space displays more than 350 objects recovered from the ship, including passengers’ personal items such as luggage, shaving kits, jewelry, and clothing. It also contains the largest piece of the ship ever recovered—a 15-ton (13.5-tonne) hunk of the ship’s hull.

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.

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.

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.

Fly LINQ is the only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip. It launches you from a 12‑story tower above The LINQ Promenade and lets you soar 1,121 feet (342 meters) toward the High Roller at speeds up to 35 mph (56 kph). It’s part thrill ride, part aerial tour—offering a chance to fly over the heart of Vegas in a unique way.

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.

If you’ve ever wanted to play inside a giant sandbox, book a session at Dig This Las Vegas. A reservation secures you a spot behind the controls of heavy construction equipment, which you can use to dig, push, and lift your way through an open-air playground of gravel mountains, junked cars, dirt piles, stacked tires, and more. It’s located right on the edge of town, with spectacular desert scenery that makes for an impressive backdrop.

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.

Through the 1950s and 1960s, the distinctive mushroom clouds that rose from the Nevada Test Site could be seen from the Las Vegas Strip, and watching them even became a popular tourist activity. Today, the National Atomic Testing Museum tells the story of the United States’ atomic testing program with exhibitions that cover everything from Atomic pop culture to the global impact of nuclear weapons.

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.

The King of Rock and Roll is available to do it all at the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas: he walks the bride down the aisle (if she wishes), performs the wedding ceremony, and sings classic hits. Alternatively, couples can choose to forgo the kitsch factor and opt for a traditional religious or non-religious wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony.

Experience the ultimate shooting adventure at Battlefield Vegas. Featuring a military-style complex with an indoor shooting range just off the Strip, and several desert training facilities, Battlefield Vegas offers visitors a first-person shooting experience with the largest collection of weapons available for public use in the country.

A short drive from Vegas leads to Seven Magic Mountains, a sculptural installation featuring seven towers of brightly painted chunks of stone, which appear to balance precariously upon each other. It was created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone and hints at the contrast between the starkness of the desert and the dazzle of urban life.

Stretching some 98 miles (158 kilometers) across Nevada’s remote desert, the Extraterrestrial Highway (State Route 375) is a road trip with a touch of cosmic mystery. Officially named in 1996, this lonely stretch passes near the secretive Area 51—the US Air Force facility where many believe the mysterious activities hail from—provoking tales of UFO sightings, alien lore, and roadside oddities.