Things To Do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas beyond the scoreboard: what is worth the trip on the days there is no game.
Along the Strip corridor
Keep the outing close to the main resort and arena corridor.
- Sphere — East of the Strip · 255 Sands Ave: Immersive shows, concerts and Sphere experiences in the venue’s wraparound visual-and-sound environment.
- Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens — Center Strip · Bellagio: A 14,000-square-foot conservatory transformed through the year with seasonal horticultural displays.
- Shark Reef Aquarium — South Strip · Mandalay Bay: An educational aquarium experience with sharks, sea turtles and other aquatic animals, with conservation information from the venue.
Immersive art & Las Vegas history
Explore the city’s visual culture, immersive spaces and defining stories.
- AREA15 — West of the Strip · 3215 S Rancho Dr: An immersive entertainment district with art installations, ticketed experiences, live events and dining.
- The Mob Museum — Downtown · 300 Stewart Ave: Exhibits exploring organized crime, law enforcement and their continuing place in American history.
- The Neon Museum — Downtown · 770 Las Vegas Blvd N: Preserves and interprets iconic Las Vegas signs and the design history behind the city’s visual identity.
Desert, gardens & family discovery
Build a daytime outing around nature, local history and hands-on learning.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area — West of Las Vegas: Mojave Desert scenery with a scenic drive, hiking, climbing and visitor information managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
- Springs Preserve — West Las Vegas · 333 S Valley View Blvd: Museums, botanical gardens, trails and exhibits focused on Las Vegas history, desert life and water.
- DISCOVERY Children’s Museum — Downtown · 360 Promenade Place: Three floors of hands-on play and learning galleries designed for children and families.