50 Things to Do When Visiting Las Vegas

What’s going on, everybody? Today we’re going to talk about things to do when visiting Las Vegas. Let’s do it!

Stratosphere Hotel and Casino

First up, we’re at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino. What we’re going to do right now is head to the top of this tall Stratosphere. It is 1,149 feet (350 meters) tall and is actually the tallest observation tower in the United States, second only in the Western Hemisphere to the CN Tower in Toronto. We got the ticket for $18. I don’t know if that’s a temporary price change or if it’s permanent, but online it says $24. You will find roller coasters and other rides, like one that goes right out over the edge. I mean, you are way up here when you’re on this ride. There’s also another ride at the top that takes you straight up and down, and there’s bungee jumping. If you go down below to the encapsulated area, they have a rooftop restaurant. Down below, they have a hotel and casino at the bottom levels below the tower.

The Venetian

Next up, we’re headed over to The Venetian. This hotel and casino is modeled after Venice, Italy. Inside, you will find Italian-style art on the roof and marble on the ground, making it very much like a palace. They have shopping, restaurants, and an interior gondola, which we’ll be showing you next. This is more of a thing for couples or families, where you get to go around the gondola indoors and outdoors. They take you around as if you’re in a boat in Venice, Italy, and it goes through the shops and outside. This is called the Gondola Ride of the Venice Hotel. The ride varies between $34 to $39 per person and takes about 15 minutes.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Right next to The Venetian is the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Inside, you have life-size replicas of your favorite celebrities. It is cool and takes about 45 minutes to walk through and take pictures with these life-size figures. I personally enjoyed the Shaq one just because Shaq is so tall. The ticket here is around $37, and it’s $43 if you want the Universe 4D experience. This is a look at that 4D show you would watch after walking through the exhibit.

Las Vegas Sign

Next up, we’re heading to the Las Vegas Sign. Here, all you do is take a picture, but it’s at the south side of the Strip and is a historical monument.

Walking the Strip

Now, on to the Strip, which is probably the most popular thing to do in all of Las Vegas: walk the Strip. By the way, guys, we do put timestamps below in the description so you can bounce around from attraction to attraction. For me, the Strip starts at Mandalay Bay and goes all the way down to the Stratosphere, although I would really stop around Treasure Island or the new Hotel Hilton Resort World. That’s really where it is. You’re going to get the Wynn, The Bellagio, and if you wanted to know my favorite area in that whole area of the Strip, I would say aim for right in the center, which would be around Caesar’s Palace, Bellagio, The Venetian, or Paris Paris. This hotel right here, known as Palazzo, is actually an extension of The Venetian. So if you’re looking for a place that’s ritzy and high-end in a great location, consider the Palazzo.

Dining in Las Vegas

Now, what we’re going to do is show you my favorite thing to do in Las Vegas: eat. They have so many different restaurants in Las Vegas, everything from Gordon Ramsay to Guy Fieri. All of the major celebrity chefs have restaurants here, including Wolfgang Puck. You’re going to get top-of-the-line food quality, like Wagyu, sushi, tuna, and so much variety in cuisine, everything from Asian fusion to Mexican food and Italian food. You can see everything that we ate here, so many different cuisines. Price ranges vary too. A lot of people used to come to Vegas because they would get the $2.99 steak, but nowadays that $2.99 steak seems to be about $8.99 or $11.99, and you can typically find that on Fremont Street. But you can still get affordable food in Las Vegas, typically more of that fast food like you would find at Excalibur, Pizza Hut, and stuff like that in the food court. Basically, the cheaper the hotel, the lower the price of the food. The more expensive the hotel, the more expensive the food. Places like Circus Circus are going to have cheaper food because it’s a cheaper hotel.

Topgolf

Now, let’s talk about Topgolf. For those of you who like a little physical activity at night before you go out and really tie one off, you can tee off at Topgolf and smack some golf balls to let out some frustration, maybe from some losses that end up turning into some gains. We’ll see, right? That’s what Vegas is known for.

Shopping on the Strip

Now, we’re going to head over to another place to do some shopping because Shopping on the Strip and in Las Vegas is popular: the Shops at Crystals. Be advised that shopping here is going to be expensive because they have all the top-tier designer brands. Just walking around here, you’re going to get this feeling of luxury and ambiance that you won’t find in many other places around the country. So if you just want to walk around and do some sightseeing and exploring, that’s also okay. But if you want to get something really expensive, this is where you’re going to want to go: the Shops at Crystals. The cool thing about the Shops at Crystals is that it is connected to one of the best resorts in all of Vegas, the Aria. If you ask people what the best resorts in Vegas are, they’re typically going to say the Aria, The Bellagio, and the Wynn. So here we are looking around the Aria, a beautiful hotel and casino. Resorts like the Aria and Bellagio take on themes depending on the time of the year. We were here in February, which is time for the Chinese New Year, so that’s why you’re noticing a lot of Chinese New Year ornamentation around the Aria and other hotel resorts.

The Linq and High Roller

Now, we’re going to head away from the Aria over to an area known as the Linq. This is where they have the High Roller. They also have some museums here, Margaritaville, and many different restaurants. You can walk around here; it’s a really nice area. This is right in between Harrah’s and The Flamingo Hotel, right there on the Las Vegas Strip. I would say the best time to come to the Linq is in the evening, and you will also see some zip liners going across. But the big ticket here is the High Roller Ferris wheel. You go way up there, and it costs $23.50. Right next to the Linq and the High Roller is the Selfie Museum. For those of you who want to get in there and take some fun selfies, this is a cool museum to check out. It is $25 per person.

Drinks in Las Vegas

What would a time in Las Vegas be without trying some of the drinks? You have cocktails, beer, and the interesting thing about Las Vegas is you can walk with an open container along the Strip. Drinks in Vegas can add up, so a lot of people just buy something from the convenience store, drink it in their room, and tie one off before they actually go out. But they do have cocktail waitresses who come around and provide free drinks if you’re gaming. The thing is, the long wait to get that drink might end up costing you a lot.

The Mob Museum

Next up, let’s talk about The Mob Museum. This was one of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to, and it’s right here in Las Vegas. The history of the mafia and how the intelligence agencies of the United States brought down organized crime in the mid-1900s is really impressive. You learn so much about Las Vegas and the mafia in general across the country. Depending on your age and status, the prices vary anywhere between $16 to $25. If you’re a veteran, you get a benefit. Also, going online, you can get cheaper tickets. But like I said, this museum is definitely one of those things you want to add to your list while in Las Vegas. Down the road, they also have the Neon Museum, and it’s right next to Fremont Street in downtown.

Gaming in Las Vegas

Also, guys, as a reminder, if you check the links below, there are links to other videos, including California. Next up, let’s talk about some gaming. Here, you’re going to have slots, roulette, and craps. My favorite table is either roulette or maybe blackjack. I also like doing some of the slot action, although that tends to be risky with your money. Speaking of awesome gaming, head over to the Wynn, which I already mentioned as one of the best hotels in all of Las Vegas. Not just because of the gaming, but because when you’re in here, it is truly a palace, indoors and outside. Really amazing. If you can get a room here for $250 to $300 a night, it’s probably a steal, especially if you’re with your loved one. This is a romantic kind of hotel; you’re going to feel like royalty when you’re staying at the Wynn. This here is a look at the Wynn indoor garden. They also have a lake here. If you go outside, you’ll see different types of pools. They also have an indoor pool, which is good in the winter because Las Vegas gets cold in the winter, but it also gets extremely hot in the summer. Part of the Wynn is the Encore. It is a little bit more tame; there’s not the indoor lake and garden area, but it’s still another place to check out. It’s like a palace but more of a leisurely kind of experience at the Wynn property. That’s two different towers: one says Wynn and one says Encore. Same property but different actual concepts.

The Bellagio

Since we’ve already talked about the Aria and the Wynn, let’s talk about the third best property in Las Vegas on the Strip: The Bellagio. In here, you have The Bellagio Botanical Garden. There are several different things you can do in The Bellagio, but the Botanical Garden is impressive. It’s worth going in there, especially if you want to take some really cool pictures. Again, with the Chinese New Year theme. Also, I want to tell you we are going to be making several videos from Las Vegas: a travel guide and a things-to-know video. You’ll notice there are a lot of free activities in here, but if you guys want, we can make a video dedicated to the free things you can do in Las Vegas. Just drop a comment below if you want that. But do check the links below in the description and the comments for those links to the other Las Vegas videos.

The World’s Largest Chocolate Fountain

Next up, we’re going to show you The World’s Largest Chocolate Fountain, which is really impressive. That is right here in The Bellagio. So if you like chocolate, you’re definitely going to want to check out The Bellagio Patisserie. That is where they have The World’s Largest Chocolate Fountain. You can see there’s a Guinness Book of World Records certification right there on the wall, created by Jean Philippe Maury. It is actually a 26-foot, 3-inch tall circulating fountain of chocolate.

The Bellagio Fountain

Now, we’re going to go outside The Bellagio and show you The Bellagio Fountain. This is a show that starts in the late evening around 5 PM and stops around 7 or 8 PM, depending on when you’re there. You’ll have to verify those hours. It is free to watch; it’s right there next to the Strip. A lot of people like to dine right there on the water at the lake and then watch the fountain show while they’re eating. But do be sure to book a reservation before trying to get one of those restaurant seats; they are popular.

Area 15

Next up, we’re over to Area 15. Now, Area 15 is a complex of different attractions inside this multi-acre arena. You have Meow Wolf, the Illumination outside, and many exhibits. You could spend a whole day in here going through each exhibit. Try to book a ticket that comes with multiple attractions in one if you can. The prices can go over $100 per person, so if you do end up taking the whole family, try to block out a good six hours to a full day because that’s how many activities are here. You can also get tickets for a lot cheaper than that; it just depends on how many activities you want to do while you’re there.

Fremont Street

From Area 15, if you want to get off the Strip for a bit, head over to downtown. This area is called Fremont Street. It’s a little bit different vibe than the Strip because it’s covered, and it is interesting. They’ve got The Golden Nugget and a few other popular hotels here. They’ve got a new one called Circa, so definitely check out Fremont Street. You can see there are lots of street performers. They’ve got some zip lining that goes on here and a big light show on the roof. Again, another free activity that you can do in Las Vegas. Right here, you’re going to have the bars. You can stay at the patio bar or any one of these resort bars right there on the Fremont Strip. It’s a cool thing to do. I would say it’s worth checking out for at least a few hours while you’re in town. It’s a different vibe than the Strip. This is downtown Las Vegas, totally different than the Strip. Two different cities, actually, because the Strip is actually in Paradise. This is Las Vegas. The Strip has more of that modern, new-world feel, whereas the Fremont experience has that old-world, vintage kind of Elvis Presley vibe going on. You’ll see the older cars and lots of kicking back out here. Also, you’re going to have the Circa, which I talked about previously. This is like the premier hotel and casino right there in that area. If you’re looking to stay right here, what the Circa has that I really enjoy for the casino is the sportsbook, probably one of the best in Vegas. Here is a great look at that sportsbook: lots of TVs, and it’s really spacious and big. So do check that out if you’re into sports betting.

Getting a Limo

Now, we’re going to talk about something you can do with your friends as a group: get a limo. So if you’ve hit it big and you want to cruise up and down the Strip in style, get a limo or one of these tricycle cars or sports cars and cruise up the Strip on your own.

Shows in Las Vegas

Next up, let’s talk about shows. They have the Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, Thunder from Down Under for the ladies, and comedy shows. There are many shows up and down here. You’re going to check The Luxor, Excalibur, Bellagio, Mirage—they all have different types of shows. MGM also. Shows typically range anywhere between $50 on up to $150 to $200 per person, depending on the show you’re going to.

New York-New York

Now, let’s talk about another complex resort area: New York-New York. New York-New York is interesting because it has the big roller coaster. It’s also a resort casino with varying different rooms depending on which tower you’re staying in. They also have shows here, and it’s connected to the T-Mobile Arena, which is where the Golden Knights play hockey. For me, I’m always impressed with the roller coaster. You can see right here that the roller coaster just wraps around New York-New York. Also, in New York-New York, they have Hershey’s Chocolate World, another place for chocolate lovers. You get every single type of Reese’s flavor you could possibly imagine here. I would say do some taste testing and see which one you like the best.

The Luxor

Next up, we’re heading to an older casino called The Luxor. Obviously, it’s the pyramid with the big light at the top. The Luxor is getting dated, but it’s still a very popular place to go. They have the Titanic art and shows like Fantasy and Carrot Top Live. Also, if you go to the top, they have this exhibit called Bodies, which to me is a bit creepy. I don’t personally go in there, but the other one that people do go to is the Titanic, which is an old artifact museum from the Titanic. So if you want to learn about the Titanic while you’re in Las Vegas, believe it or not, that’s where you’re going to go: The Luxor. You can see the Egyptian fusion with the Titanic Museum and how the rooms slope up.

The Golden Nugget

Now, we’re going to talk about The Golden Nugget. When you go to The Golden Nugget, you have to go to this place called The Tank. It’s like this indoor aquarium where they have these huge sharks and a slide that goes right through it. The only way you can access it, though, is by staying at The Golden Nugget, which is right there on Fremont. But, I mean, check out the size of these sharks and the fish that are in that tank while you’re going through that slide. Really cool.

The Flamingo

Now, let’s talk about The Flamingo. The reason The Flamingo is so interesting is because it’s basically the original hotel and casino on the Strip that Bugsy Siegel founded way back in the day. So it’s kind of a historical relic of sorts. You can stay here for a cheap price too. It’s right next to the Linq, like I said, in a great location, and it’s a total classic. This is also one of those areas where you’re going to get more bang for your buck staying at The Flamingo.

Fashion Show Mall

Now, let’s talk about a mall. This mall that I’m going to show you next is called Fashion Show Mall. It is a state-of-the-art mall indoors. They have lots of restaurants here. It’s right across the street from the Wynn, right on the Strip. So if you go inside here, you’ll see it’s got lots of quality shopping and