35 Unique Las Vegas Things to Do Besides Gambling
Are you visiting Las Vegas and looking for some activities to do besides gambling? This post is all about the best Las Vegas things to do besides gambling.
Are you planning a Las Vegas trip and looking for some fun things to do in Vegas that aren’t gambling? Las Vegas is filled with so many fun and endless things to do and see, and this blog will help you find those things!
Let’s be real, when you think of Vegas, your mind probably wanders straight to gambling and partying. While Vegas does have the best casinos and nightclubs in the world, Vegas also has some of the most unique things to do that you can’t experience elsewhere.
During your Vegas vacation, you’ll be sure to easily cross off some bucket list items, and this blog post covers the BEST activities to ensure you can have the best Las Vegas trip of your life!
These 35 best Vegas things to do that aren’t gambling will have you even more excited for your Las Vegas trip!
Best Las Vegas Things to Do
Las Vegas offers so much to visitors, and I’m here to help you find the best things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling!
1. Visit the beautiful rocks at the Seven Magic Mountains
The Seven Magic Mountains are beautiful multicolor stacked rocks located about 10 miles outside of the Las Vegas strip. This is the perfect location for an Instagrammable photo and quick city getaway!
2. See a Vegas Magic Show
Magic Shows are such a cool, and one of my favorite, experiences in Vegas! Some of the BEST magicians in the whole world perform in Vegas, and you can get a front-row seat to see the magic right in front of your eyes! How cool?! Below are some of the popular magicians to see:
- David Copperfield
- Shin Lim
- Mat Franco
- Criss Angel Mindfreak
- The Mentalist
- Penn and Teller
- Piff the Magic Dragon
Grab your tickets as early as you can!
3. Snap a photo in front of the Las Vegas sign
If this is your first time in Las Vegas, Nevada, then I highly recommend documenting your experience by snapping a photo in front of the infamous Las Vegas sign!
4. Discover local street performers on Fremont Street
Fremont Street is the street that put Las Vegas on the map and is considered as Las Vegas’ old downtown. If you’ve never experienced Fremont Street, I highly recommend visiting at least once during your trip. Fremont Street consists of some of the most unique street performers, local artists, live music, zip lining, and the BEST neon lights! Fremont Street is covered by an awning of Neon Lights!
5. Get the best shopping deals at the North Premium Outlets
One of the best things to do in Vegas, in my opinion, is shopping at the North Premium Outlets! You can find some of the best deals from your favorite brands! Such as Lululemon, American Eagle, Adidas, Nike, and so many more!
6. Grab drinks and a bite to eat as you browse the Promenade street
The Promenade is a small street right off the strip located between the Linq, Flamingo, and Harrah’s hotels. The street is a fun little spot to grab a bite to eat, such as In N Out or Gorden Ramsey’s Fish and Chips, and browse through some of the shops too. During your street browse, you can also grab some tickets to ride the High Roller Ferris Wheel!
7. Grab tickets to Las Vegas’ newest attraction: The Sphere
Have you ever experienced nosebleed seats and sometimes it’s so hard to see what’s happening on the stage because you’re so high up? Well, you’re in luck. The Sphere is probably one of the coolest experiences in Las Vegas right now. This attraction is a venue in the shape of a giant sphere with a projector surrounding the entire venue from the inside and outside. You can have nosebleed seats, but with a giant projector across the surface of the Sphere, it’ll feel like a front row seat to the entire show. You can book shows, concerts, and events here for such a fun experience!
8. Grab a delicious meal at your favorite celebrity-owned restaurants
Want to see what the hype is all about when it comes to famous-owned restaurants? Well, Vegas has it all! Grab a delicious meal at one of your favorite celebrity restaurants! Whether you’re a fan of cooking shows or reality television, you’ll be sure to find a familiar name on the list below:
- Hell’s Kitchen by Gorden Ramsey
- Gordon Ramsay Steak
- Vanderpump Paris by Lisa Vanderpump from Vanderpump Rules
- Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
- Wahlburgers by Mark Wahlberg
- Amalfi by Bobby Flay
- Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar
- Momofuku by David Chang
9. Stroll the Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip consists of SO many things to do and see. What better way to get the full experience than strolling the entire 4-mile strip while going in and out of each resort along the way?
10. Experience the Las Vegas nightlife
One of the best Las Vegas things to do is to experience the unique nightlife it has to offer. Some of the nightclubs host DJs such as Marshmallow, The Chainsmokers, Aoki, and so much more! However, make sure you get on the list through a guest list to get into any of the Las Vegas nightclubs!
11. See a concert at Resort World Las Vegas
Resort World is a new hotel that recently opened in 2021. Famous artists who are working to get their Las Vegas residency usually perform at the Resort World stadium every night for a couple of months. Depending on the time you are visiting, I recommend checking to see who is playing and booking some tickets to the new Resort World venue! See who is performing here!
12. Watch the fountain show at the Bellagio Las Vegas
The fountain show is one of the most popular things to see during your Las Vegas strip stroll where you can see fountains creating a beautiful show, that most of the time, people have to stop a watch because it’s so mesmerizing! Luckily, you have plenty of chances to see the fountain show, as it runs every 15 – 30 minutes, depending on the day of the week and time of day.
13. Go see a comedy show with Carrot Top at the Luxor Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The shows in Las Vegas are unmatched, especially if gambling isn’t your thing. I’ve seen multiple comedy shows, and I must say, Carrot Top is probably one of the funniest shows I’ve seen. Carrot Top is a goofy red-head, who utilized inventive props throughout his show. You can score tickets to see his show for under $50 too!
Here are some other recommended comedians:
- George Lopez
- Daniel Tosh
- Terry Fator
- Rita Rudnor
- John Caparulo
14. Ride the Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York, New York Resort & Casino
A coaster on the Las Vegas Strip? Is there anything Vegas doesn’t offer? No, not really haha. The New York, New York Resort & Casino is an extremely cool resort, where you feel like you’re in NY. You can find the best pizza, a Hershey’s chocolate store, and a replica of the Statue of Liberty! How cool?! To see the entire “city” of New York through, I recommend grabbing some tickets for the Big Apple Roller Coaster where you can ride throughout the entire resort!
15. Grab tickets to a Cirque Du Soleil show
Cirque Du Soleil is a unique show with acrobatics, skating, live music, and beautiful graphics. This is BY FAR one of the best shows in Las Vegas!
16. Go shopping at the Miracle Mile Shops in the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The Miracle Mile Shops are unique indoor shops with an outdoor blue sky with clouds ceiling making you feel like you’re outdoors! Even if you don’t decide to do any shopping here, I recommend strolling through the beautiful Planet Hollywood resort, as it does connect to multiple other resorts for you to check out too!
17. Go mini golfing at the Twilight Zone Mini Golf
Are you a fan of spooky things? And mini golf? If so, the indoor glow-in-the-dark 18-hole miniature golf experience is a perfect affordable getaway from the casinos. Aside from mini golf, the Twilight Zone offers bowling lanes, arcade games, and if you’re looking to get married – you can also book a wedding here!
18. Take a Gondola Ride at the Venetian Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The Venetian Las Vegas Resort & Casino is an Italy-inspired resort with a unique indoor-outdoor Gondola ride for anyone to enjoy!
19. Conquer your fear of heights with the X Scream experience at the STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
Is one of your biggest fears heights? Mine too, and the X Scream will put that to the test. The X Scream experience is a rollercoaster that teeter-totters you face first over the edge of the STRAT tower at 866 feet tall. After being shot over the edge, you are then dangling weightlessly before being propelled back to where you started. It is the ultimate experience to test your fears. If you’re ready for the challenge, book your experience here.
20. Get the ultimate city view at the top of the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas
Have you always wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Because… same. However, you can get a replica experience at the Paris Las Vegas!
21. Experience Vegas’ Indoor Skydiving
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go skydiving? Well, now you can experience it yourself! Even better, you can experience it without leaving the comfort of the ground. Indoor skydiving is a unique thrilling sensation where a 1000 horsepower motor keeps you soaring!
22. Soar above the largest observation wheel in North America: The High Roller
Get the ultimate 360° view in the center of the Las Vegas Strip with the High Roller observation wheel. Fun fact: It’s the largest in North America!
23. Visit the Bellagio chocolate fountain
There’s nothing sweeter than a beautiful chocolate fountain in the Bellagio Resort & Casino where you can embrace your inner Willy Wonka!
24. Go clubbing and eat some delicious tacos at the Taco Bell Cantina nightclub
You heard that right, Taco Bell opened a club… well sort of. Taco Bell Cantina is unlike any other Taco Bell you’ve ever been to. This 3-story fast food/restaurant/nightclub consists of alcoholic beverages and DJs to create the best club night of your life!
25. See the second-largest gold nugget in the world
At the Golden Nugget Resort & Casino, you can find the second largest golden nugget in the entire world!
26. Say… I do?
Is there a better way to get to say “I Do” than Las Vegas? I don’t think so. Actually, fun fact – I am planning my Vegas wedding right now! Here are some of the best and most famous chapels in Vegas:
- Little White Wedding Chapel
- Elvis Chapel
- Bliss Wedding Chapel
- Vegas Weddings
- Hartland Mansion
- Graceland Wedding Chapel
- Chapel of the Flowers
27. Get the ultimate Instagram selfie at the Museum of Selfies
This unique, groovy, interactive museum creates beautiful wall displays for the best backdrop for any selfie! From an emoji pool, gold bath, optical illusion bathroom and so much more, you’ll be sure to get the best selfie of your life!
28. Check out the Las Vegas history of lights at the Neon Museum
One of the best Vegas things to do is learning about the history of the city and how it became what it is today – a city of neon lights! Literally! At the Neon Museum, you can do a self-guided or guided tour to browse through all the Las Vegas vintage lights that were previously displayed throughout the city from previous years. Tickets sell out pretty quickly, I recommend grabbing tickets early!
29. Take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour around Las Vegas
What better way to experience the entire Las Vegas city than at your own pace with a convenient hop-on-hop-off bus tour? You can book an entire day-time bus experience while picking and choosing exactly what you wanna see and do!
30. Take a photo with your favorite celebrity at the Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is a unique celebrity wax museum, where you can experience a wax-made replica of your favorite celebrities and snap some selfies with them too! The wax figures look so realistic, it’s amazing!
31. Immerse yourself into the world with the FlyOver Las Vegas
The Flyover Las Vegas is a unique immersive experience with a wraparound screen where you feel like you are soaring across the world! There are multiple experiences, such as the Wonders of the American West, Iceland or Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
32. Learn why Las Vegas is known as Sin City at the Mob Museum
Las Vegas isn’t called Sin City for no reason and the Mob Museum is the perfect place to learn the name behind Sin City. Dive into the history of Las Vegas and learn exactly why the organized crime and law enforcement mobs gave Las Vegas the nickname: Sin City.
33. See Vegas from a different point of view on a high-speed zip-line
Zip lining is a fun attraction in Las Vegas, and luckily, there are multiple locations to experience the popular high-speed ziplining! Fremont Street and Promenade street are the top locations for some high-speed ziplining fun!
34. Visit the magical Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden
The Bellagio Resort & Casino is a beautiful upscale resort with a breathtakingly beautiful indoor conservatory and botanical garden filled with plants, flowers, and trees. During the holidays, the conservatory and botanical garden are composed of seasonal scenes creating a magical and picture-perfect experience!
35. Embrace your inner child at Area15
Area15 is one of the most famous attractions in Las Vegas, Nevada. You are taken to another world the moment you step inside the Area15 warehouse. Nothing is as it seems, especially at the Omega Mart. It may seem like a grocery store, but it is an interactive exhibit with secrets to discover and hidden portals taking you to an alternate world.
Las Vegas, Nevada is a hidden gem for the best things to do that doesn’t require gambling, which makes for the perfect trip for anyone at any age to enjoy!
This post is all about the best Las Vegas things to do.
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