A trip to Las Vegas doesn’t necessarily mean gambling and drinking all day and all night. It’s not just about moments with Elvis or pool parties. Las Vegas has transformed itself into a city that’s far more than just casinos and bars. Yes, the casinos, bars, and Elvis are still all over Sin City, but so are the numerous fun and exciting attractions in Las Vegas that are perfect for visitors of all ages. This is true whether you’ve never been to Las Vegas before or you’ve been multiple times. For the most exciting trip that includes excitement, adventure, mystery, and so much more, try something different on your next trip when you choose from a wide variety of Las Vegas tourist attractions.
With a city that is pretty much alive 24 hours a day, a visit to Las Vegas gives visitors the chance to pack in as many or as little activities for a memorable trip. If you choose to sleep all day and party all night, many attractions are open at night so you can do what you want, when you want on your Vegas trip. If you travel with family to Las Vegas, attractions are a great way for everyone in your group to find something they love as most of the Las Vegas attractions are suitable for people of all ages.
Below you’ll find a list of some of the top attractions in Las Vegas. Whether you try one or try them all, they are sure to add to the fun of any Las Vegas trip. But for the best and most complete Las Vegas trip, definitely try at least one or more of the many attractions available.
Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas: Go Anytime
Not everyone has the opportunity or the money to travel to France, but did you know that you can take a trip to Paris of sorts when you visit the half-sized replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas? Synonymous with the Las Vegas Strip, the Paris Las Vegas resort offers visitors to Las Vegas the chance to not only see, but travel up inside the Eiffel Tower without ever having to fly to Paris.
High Roller Observation Wheel
Centrally located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, the High Roller Observation Wheel offers guests spectacular views of the Strip and beyond both during the day and at night. For anyone looking to take in the view of Las Vegas from above, a quick spin on the High Roller Observation Wheel is just that. Located in the LINQ Promenade, it’s definitely hard to not notice the High Roller from anywhere on the Strip. Situated on Las Vegas Boulevard across from Caesars Palace, the High Roller Observation Wheel has become one of the newer icons of the Las Vegas Strip.
The Hunger Games: The Exhibition
Diehard fans of The Hunger Games are going to want to check out The Hunger Games: The Exhibition on their next trip to Las Vegas. Watch the books and movies you love come to life through the many interactive displays and activities while you explore everything Panem. From costumes to props to actual sets used in the films, you won’t believe your eyes when you recognize items from Katniss, President Snow, and others. Grab everyone you know and get ready to join the rebellion against the Capitol.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Want to hang out with some celebrities in Las Vegas? Meet them all at the world famous Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. Open 365 days a year, guests are always welcome at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas located at The Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Now you can get up close to all of your favorite celebrities without any negative consequences or anyone thinking you’re a stalker. The best part about Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is definitely taking selfies with celebrities as it is highly encouraged.
Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
Marvel’s The Avengers isn’t just for those who passively watch the Avengers movies on a screen. Now you and your friends and family can enjoy the ultimate immersive Marvel’s The Avengers experience at Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. The Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibit is a massive 31,000 square feet filled to the brim with all things Avengers.
The Mob Museum
For as long as Las Vegas has been around, mobsters have somehow always been connected to Sin City. Now visitors to Las Vegas can spend a day at the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street and learn more about who these gangsters were and their effect on law enforcement and society. While you can always read books or watch films that cover the mob and gangsters, there’s nothing like seeing actual artifacts and the stories associated with real-life mobsters in an interactive experience.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Sea turtles, giant rays, Komodo dragons, piranhas, and of course many different species of sharks call Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay home. Some 2,000 animals, in fact, can be viewed throughout the attraction’s massive 1.3-million-gallon main tank.
Big Apple Roller Coaster
This legendary thrill ride twists and turns around the replica New York City landmarks that surround the famous New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. An arcade with popular games new and old can be found nearby, too.
REAL BODIES at Bally’s
Have you ever wondered why your body does certain things? Located at the center of the Strip in Las Vegas is the REAL BODIES exhibit at Bally’s Las Vegas. Visitors have the chance to view more than 20 human bodies and over 200 anatomical specimens, all perfectly preserved to provide information and entertainment at the same time for people of all ages. You’ll get to see real bodies up close and personal and see how the human body actually works. Visitors will get to view the human body at its best literally from the inside out.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition (at The Luxor)
This wildly successful exhibit allows you to imagine yourself a passenger of the fabled RMS Titanic. Visitors move through replicas of some of the ship’s most iconic rooms while encountering approximately 350 artifacts recovered from the vessel’s wreckage.
BODIES . . . The Exhibition (at the Luxor)
The Las Vegas edition of the popular BODIES . . . The Exhibition attraction is located at the Luxor along the Strip. This innovative exhibition is full of preserved human bodies, letting you observe the inner structures of the human form as never before.
Skypod at the Strat
To experience Las Vegas from a completely different 360 degree point of view, climb up to the Skypod Observation Deck on the towering 1,149-foot-tall STRAT Tower. The Skypod at the STRAT offers visitors excitement with activities like the SkyJump or the X-Scream roller coaster that dangles over the edge of the Skypod. But you can also enjoy great views, dining, drinks, and more when you pay a visit to the Skypod at the Strat.
Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat is about as close as you can come to experiencing the thrills of a zoo along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. This popular attraction is home to dolphins, tigers, lions, leopards, and more.