16 Vegas Bucket List Activities That Are Actually Worth It
Want to skip the tourist traps and go straight to the good stuff? Las Vegas has so much more than slot machines and yard-long margaritas.
We’ve rounded up the absolute best activities that are worth your time and money!
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1. Experience the Fremont Street Light Show
The world’s third largest LED screen just got a $32 million glow-up, and wow, does it deliver!
This 1,375-foot-long canopy floats 90 feet above your head, packed with 49.3 million LED lamps and 16.4 million pixels.
Every hour from 6 PM to 2 AM, the screen lights up with mind-blowing shows featuring music from artists like Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, and Imagine Dragons.
Want to level up? Zip line underneath the light show for an adrenaline rush that’s totally social media-worthy.
2. Watch “O” by Cirque du Soleil
This aquatic masterpiece takes place in a 25-foot-deep pool holding 1.5 million gallons of water.
The show follows Philemon, a young Sicilian boy, through a mystical realm where flying ships soar and zebras dance.
World-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, and divers create pure magic in, on, and above the water.
Insider Tip: Splurge on the VIP package for the best views and a chance to meet the performers.
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3. Visit the Neon Museum Boneyard
This neon graveyard is where iconic Las Vegas signs go to tell their stories. Over 250 unrestored signs rest here, illuminated by ground lighting, while 26 fully restored beauties shine like they did in their heyday.
Each sign has a unique tale about the creative minds behind it and its role in Sin City’s colorful history.
The museum offers guided tours where you can snap incredible photos among these vintage treasures that span from the 1930s to today.
4. Ride the High Roller Observation Wheel
Soar 550 feet above the glittering Strip in a glass-enclosed pod that feels like your own private sky lounge.
This massive wheel (the tallest in North America!) takes you on a 30-minute journey with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the desert mountains and neon-lit casinos.
Want the best photos? Go at sunset when the sky turns cotton-candy pink and the city lights start twinkling to life.
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5. Take a Thrill Ride at the STRAT
Hold onto your hat – you’re about to scream your lungs out 1,149 feet above the Strip! The STRAT‘s heart-stopping rides will test your courage in the most epic way.
X-Scream sends you dangling over the edge like a giant teeter-totter, while Big Shot launches you 160 feet straight up at 45mph.
For the ultimate adrenaline rush, try SkyJump – a controlled free-fall that sends you plummeting 829 feet at speeds over 40mph while tourists below snap photos of your bravery.
6. Visit the Sphere
Have your mind blown at this $2.3 billion marvel that’s revolutionizing entertainment in Vegas!
The world’s largest LED screen wraps around you in stunning 16K resolution while 167,000 speakers create sound that feels like magic.
Insider Tip: Arrive early to chat with Aura the Robot and check out the holographic art installations before the main show.
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7. Explore the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
Float through a slice of Italy right in the heart of Vegas. Over 160 designer boutiques and shops line these winding indoor canals, where authentic gondolas glide beneath bridges and past charming cafes.
The cobblestone walkways and painted sky ceilings make you feel like you’ve jetted off to Venice.
Take a break from shopping to catch the street performers or hop aboard a gondola ride – the perfect way to rest your feet after hitting the stores.
8. Find Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan
Follow your nose to the third floor of the Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Tower, where an unmarked hallway lined with vintage vinyl records leads to Vegas’ most talked-about pizza joint.
This hidden gem dishes out mouthwatering New York-style slices starting at just $6.50. The white pie, loaded with ricotta and mozzarella, is a local favorite.
Insider Tip: Look for the corridor near Blue Ribbon restaurant, and don’t worry about the line – it moves super fast, even at 3 AM!
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9. Watch the Bellagio Fountain Show
Catch this spectacular water ballet that runs like clockwork throughout the day. Monday through Friday, the fountains dance every 30 minutes from 3 PM to 7:30 PM, then amp up to every 15 minutes until midnight.
Weekend warriors get extra shows starting at noon. Each performance pairs stunning water choreography with music ranging from classical masterpieces to modern hits.
10. Dine at Jaleo’s Foosball Table in the Cosmopolitan
You can actually eat dinner on a real foosball table at this vibrant Spanish hotspot! Chef José Andrés turned game night into the most unique dining setup in Vegas.
While you feast on world-class paella and tapas, you’re surrounded by amazing Spanish art and sculptures.
Insider Tip: Order their famous gin and tonic with crystal-clear ice spheres that keep your drink perfectly chilled.
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11. Visit The Mob Museum
This place is totally wild – housed in a 1933 courthouse where real mobsters once stood trial!
You’ll see the actual brick wall from the Valentine’s Day Massacre and artifacts that belonged to infamous gangsters like Al Capone.
The interactive exhibits are super engaging – try out the police training simulator or sneak down to the basement speakeasy for Prohibition-era cocktails.
12. Explore the Container Park
This super-cool hangout spot in downtown Vegas is built from 43 recycled shipping containers and 41 locally-made cubes.
A giant 35-foot praying mantis that shoots actual flames from its antennae greets you at the entrance. Inside, you’ll find 38 funky boutiques and restaurants spread across three levels.
The treehouse play area is perfect for families until 9 PM, then the whole place goes 21+ with live music and craft cocktails at spots like Oak & Ivy.
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13. Ride the NY-NY Roller Coaster
Hold onto your hat – this wild ride zooms through the NYC skyline at a heart-pumping 67 mph!
The coaster’s yellow taxi-themed cars whip you through two mind-bending inversions, including a unique heartline twist and dive that’ll flip your world upside down.
You’ll drop 144 feet, loop through the air, and zoom past a 150-foot Statue of Liberty.
Insider Tip: Grab the All-Day Scream Pass if you’re brave enough to ride multiple times.
14. Play at TopGolf Las Vegas at MGM Grand
TopGolf Las Vegas is a four-story driving range with 108 climate-controlled hitting bays overlooking the twinkling Vegas Strip.
Even if you’ve never swung a club, you’ll have a blast playing quirky games like Angry Birds and Sonic the Hedgehog with microchipped balls that track your every shot.
Between rounds, chill by one of two pools, grab tasty bites from two full-service kitchens, or hang at one of five bars.
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15. Zip Line on Fly Linq
Soar 114 feet above the LINQ Promenade on Vegas Strip’s first and only zipline. You’ll zoom 1,121 feet through the air at speeds up to 35 mph, taking in epic views of the neon-lit Strip below.
The fun starts with an elevator ride up the launch tower, where you’ll get geared up before whooshing past Brooklyn Bowl and O’Sheas.
Insider Tip: Book ahead – you can zip solo or race up to nine friends on parallel lines.
16. Visit the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
This stunning 14,000-square-foot indoor garden changes with the seasons, and every year, the schedule is packed with wow-worthy displays!
The best part? This gorgeous garden oasis is totally free to visit. Walk around to the back near Sadelle’s – you might spot hidden gems like the train that loops around the holiday tree.
