Things to Do in Las Vegas

The Strip

The Las Vegas Strip, or simply The Strip, is quite possibly the most iconic 3.5-mile-long-stretch of boulevard in the world. Located along Las Vegas Boulevard, it is packed with over 20 of the world’s largest resort-casinos with a whopping 70,000 hotel rooms. The boulevard comes alive at night with the vibrant colors of neon signs, the energetic spirit of gamblers and party-goers, and the breathtaking beauty of architectural wonders, such as the 30-story pyramid-shaped Luxor hotel. It also features a barrage of exceptional sights, such as the brilliant water fountain display in front of the Bellagio, an exploding volcano in front of the Mirage, and the pirate-themed Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit in Las Vegas gives visitors the opportunity to experience one of the world’s biggest marvels and grandest tragedies, the iconic ocean-liner – Titanic. It is one of the most attended exhibitions in the world, viewed by over 25 million people, and features more than 250 authentic artifacts recovered from the ship’s wreck site. The exhibit also features comprehensive recreations of some of the ship’s most famous rooms, offering an entertaining and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Some of the items that can be viewed include floor tiles from the first-class smoking room, an unopened 1900 vintage bottle of champagne, a full-scale piece of the ship’s hull, luggage, and the ship’s whistles.

Luxor Hotel, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Phone: 702-262-4400

Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio

Situated across from the Bellagio Hotel’s front desk is an opening to the magnificent Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio . This massive space features soaring 50-foot-high glass ceilings and green oxidized copper framework and beams set in floral patterns. The uniqueness of this 14,000-square-foot floral oasis lies in its ever-changing seasonal displays. It kicks off with the Chinese New Year exhibit with spring, summer, fall, and winter displays following suit. The massive conservatory team transforms the space with the distinctive colors and sights that would be found in each of the seasons, offering an awe-inspiring beauty every time.

Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio, 3600 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, Phone: 888-987-6667

The Peppermill Fireside Lounge

The Peppermill Fireside Lounge is a must-visit spot on your trip to Vegas. In business since 1972, the restaurant is a Las Vegas icon, offering some of the original menu items, including the famous Peppermill burger. You may spot a celebrity while you socialize sipping one of their delicious cocktails. The lounge and restaurant have both been the backdrop for classic films and TV shows over the years.

Plan a romantic evening out, a special celebration or a Las Vegas proposal in one of the plush romantic neon-lit booths. Enjoying an easily acessible location on the Strip, The Peppermill Fireside Lounge serves great food 24 hours a day so you can easily plan a fun breakfast, lunch or dinner during your stay.

2985 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Dig This

Dig This is a fun addition to the vibrant Las Vegas Strip, but it sure isn’t a hotel. Instead of another glamorous hotel, New Zealand-born Ed Mumm decided to create an adult theme park unlike any other. His inspiration for this exhilarating yet unusual park came after he rented an excavator to begin building his home in Colorado. Once he was behind the wheel, he realized how fun it was to play around with these massive tools and set out to bring the experience to others. Visitors can now come to his 5-acre theme park to try their hand at operating machinery, including three Caterpillar 315CL hydraulic excavators and two Caterpillar D5 track-style bulldozers.

800 W Roban Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89044, Phone: 702-222-4344

Encore Beach Club

Encore Beach Club is an award-winning luxury resort, hotel, and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The resort has a massive 80,000-square-foot casino, 60,000 square feet of super modern convention space, 27,000 square feet of shopping space known as The Esplanade, five restaurants, seven bars, a nightclub, a spa, and a salon. There is also a beautifully landscaped, lush three-level pool complex with pagoda showers, cabanas, “lily pad” water lounges, and eight luxury bungalows. The whimsical design of the resort decor has both Asian and European influences, with a lot of red and butterfly motifs everywhere. The large windows in the public places and generous greenery allow natural light to brighten more areas of the resort than is common in Las Vegas.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-770-7300

Flamingo Habitat

Situated in the Flamingo Habitat just off the Las Vegas Strip, the Flamingo Habitat is a stunning representation of a tiny slice of Florida’s tropical atmosphere. Located on 15 acres of verdant tropical land, visitors will find winding pathways filled with swans, pelicans, turtles, hummingbirds, koi, and parrots. The central focus is of course the incredible flock of flamboyant flamingos relaxing on Flamingo Island in these exotic gardens. Dozens of Chilean pink flamingos sashay around the lush landscape, admiring the hotel’s gorgeous waterfalls and feeding on the aquatic life. Each day two morning presentations are featured, providing guests with the opportunity to learn about these incredibly unique creatures.

3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, Phone: 702-733-3111

Fremont Street Experience

The Fremont Street Experience is located in downtown Las Vegas, a five-block entertainment district that is both vibrant and energetic. One of the district’s biggest draws and its centerpiece is Viva Vision, the largest video screen in the world. It is suspended 90 feet above the pedestrian mall with the staggering dimensions of 90 feet wide and 1,500 feet long, featuring a 550,000-watt sound system and 12.5 million LED lights. Each night, Viva Vision showcases free light shows that last 6 minutes at the top of each hour. Visitors can also take their experience to new heights with a ride on the ShotZilla zipline, which spans the entire length of the street.

425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, Phone: 702-678-5600

Golden Nugget Hand of Faith

The Golden Nugget Hand of Faith is the world’s second-largest gold nugget, displayed in the aptly named Golden Nugget casino. This incredibly rare piece of history was discovered in 1980 by Kevin Hillier in the small town of Wedderburn, Australia. He ventured out on a beautiful spring day to do some exploring with his trusty metal detector and to his utter shock he managed to find this 875-troy-ounce, 61-pound mass of gold just six inches below the ground. After a thrilling press conference and an array of accolades, Hillier sold the gold nugget to the Golden Nugget casino, where it still resides today in a hallway near the lobby.

129 E. Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, Phone: 702-385-7111