TOP 10 Things to do in LAS VEGAS - Amazing Travel Guide

In this Article, we'll show you the top 10 things to do in Las Vegas.

The suggestions are based on our many trips to this entertainment capital of the World.

And share your own experience or ask a question in the comments below.

Here are our top 10 picks:

NUMBER 10: Linq Promenade

Linq Promenade This open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district, the high-energy LINQ promenade offers  an array of diverse experiences all in one place.

The plaza features around 40 shops, restaurants,  bars, a live music scene, and other exciting attractions.

For an electrifying experience, ride the Fly LINQ Zipline right above the promenade.

You can fly seated, superhero, frontward, or backward at up to 35 miles per hour.

With 10 side-by-side ziplines, you can even fly together with your family or friends.

Also, be sure to check out the High Roller Ferris wheel which offers 360-degree views of Las Vegas Valley.

Take a 30-minute ride in one of its 28 cabins,  or even select one of their open-bar cabins or yoga class high above Vegas.

NUMBER 9: Neon Museum Las Vegas

The Neon Museum offers a collection of iconic Las Vegas neon and other signs  that were taken down when businesses, casinos, and other famous landmarks were closed,  demolished, or renovated.

It includes pieces from the 1930s to the present day.

Neon Museum features a visitors’ center located inside the former La Concha Motel lobby,  Neon Boneyard Main Collection, and North Gallery - an additional site for special events.

For a truly unique experience, visit Neon Museum by night when several of the signs light up.

Of course, there are other museums in Vegas worth exploring, like the Mob Museum  with an insight into the worldwide impact of organized crime or National Atomic Testing Museum showcasing U.S. nuclear weapons testing programs through rare artifacts,  like a nuclear reactor, atomic weapons, etc.

NUMBER 8: Unique Stores Vegas

Unique Stores Vegas is a place full of unique stores that you will hardly find anywhere else in the World.

Taste Coca Cola products from around the World in the Coca Cola store, and personalize your candies  with messages, colors, and Las Vegas images in M&M’s World located right across The Park.

Or experience a chocolate wonderland in Hershey’s Chocolate World, located right next to the  Brooklyn Bridge and New York-New York.

And even when you want to get a cocktail on the street,  choices in Vegas are slightly different from other places in the States.

You can,  for example, order a yard-dog drink in one of Fat Tuesdays locations and explore the strip with your drink in your hand.

NUMBER 7: Food Experiences

Food Experiences Las Vegas offers plenty of buffets and fast-food options  and is even one of America's premier culinary destinations.

Located in the Cosmopolitan Block 16 Vegas Urban Food Hall showcases curated eateries based in different  U.S. states.

Indulge in various mouth-watering specialties along with craft coffee,  tequila, cocktails, and other beverages.

Or if you prefer Italian cuisine, you can even shop for fresh Italian groceries  at this 24-hour upscale food hall.

Eataly at Park MGM houses restaurants, takeaway counters,  a cafe, bars, and more.

There are plenty of other upscale dining options to choose from in  this part of the city, such as Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen located in Caesar's Palace.

If you prefer cheaper food options, explore Chinatown.

Of course, there are many other unique bars and restaurants to discover.

Check our travel guide for more suggestions.

BTW, our mobile-friendly travel guide covers the top 20 things to do in Vegas  and things to know before you visit, including itinerary suggestions and Google maps.

NUMBER 6: The Las Vegas Sign

The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign was built in 1959 and is considered to be the official southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.

Betty Willis, visual artist, and graphic designer,  intended to design a unique sign in its shape, style, and content.

You can find other similar signs all over Las Vegas,  like variation of the sign “Welcome to Fabolous Downtown Las Vegas” on Fremont Street.

NUMBER 5: Hotels and Casinos Vegas offers an array of extravagant resort hotels and casinos.

Most of them are located  on The Strip, an approximately 4.2 -mile- long stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard.

The hotels feature miles of indoor shopping areas full of designer stores, fancy restaurants, casinos, and entertainment areas.

From Paris with the iconic Eiffel Tower replica, the Venetian that uses real Venice as a basis for its design and even houses the famous Madame Tussauds Museum, to New York New York with  Statue of Liberty replica, Vegas is full of famous world landmark inspired casinos.

The enormous MGM Grand offers trendy clubs, luxurious Caesars Palace was the first themed resort along the Las Vegas Strip and if you prefer fancier hotels,  choose Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, Vdara Hotel & Spa or Aria Resort & Casino.

You can you also  explore the newest hotels, like Resorts World Las Vegas or Circa Resort & Casino.

If you want to gamble, attend a pool party, or just relax by the pool, there's a  ton of places where you can do that.

Countless concerts, pool parties,  and other exciting experiences take place in Vegas all the time,  day and night.

It is no secret that Las Vegas is considered the world capital of entertainment.

Almost every big hotel in Vegas offers a famous show or a concert on a regular basis.

And if you are in the mood for shopping, explore Grand Canal Shoppes located within The Venetian Resort or The Forum Shops at Caesars.

There are plenty of others shopping destinations,  like the upscale Shops at Crystals in CityCenter complex or Miracle Mile Shops.

NUMBER 4: Adventures From supercar driving

Adventures From supercar driving experiences, or even more exciting adventures, like Ziplining - there are  countless activities to choose from in Vegas, depending on your mood.

You can even take a helicopter tour to experience Vegas from a different angle or go all the way to Hoover Dam.

Although Vegas is considered the playground for adults, there is an abundance of fantastic  activities for children.

If you're looking for family fun and an amusement park vibe,  don't skip Adventuredome located inside Circus Circus,  an indoor theme park with fun rides, game arcades, and miniature golf.

NUMBER 3: SkyPod

SkyPod, located in the The Strat Hotel, formerly the Stratosphere tower is the tallest freestanding  observation tower in the U.S.and features one of the highest thrill rides in the World - X-Scream.

Their SkyJump holds the Guinness World Record  as the highest commercial decelerator descent facility.

NUMBER 2: AREA15

AREA15 is a destination, an experience, and a platform all in one, opened just a few years ago.

It is supposed to be the first experiential retail-entertainment complex in the World.

Besides its innovative technology, AREA15 offers experimental entertainment, live events,  immersive shopping, extraordinary art installations and design elements,  exciting dining options, and a customizable indoor and outdoor event space.

NUMBER 1: Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is an area located in the northern part of the city.

Fremont Street is a street in downtown Las Vegas.

It was the city’s original center and home to the first  famous casinos, such as Binion’s Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, and Fremont Hotel and Casino.

Part of the street is covered by an enormous LCD display featuring Viva Vision light shows,  SlotZilla Zip Line, and concerts.

Container Park is an open-air sustainable shopping complex  that consists of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and galleries built from shipping containers.

Don’t skip a vast praying-mantis sculpture that shoots flames from its antennae.

Of course, there are other interesting neighborhoods to discover,  like bohemian Arts District, a vibrant cultural  hub is located right next to Downtown or Chinatown with many shops and eateries.

And here is the bonus that we promised.

There are many impressive places around Vegas  to discover.

Don’t skip Hoover Dam, one of the largest dams in the World.

When it was  completed during Great Depression in 1936 it was the tallest dam in the World.

Red Rock Canyon  is another beautiful scenic area, a popular place for hiking, biking, and rock climbing.

And if you have some time left, don’t skip Death Valley with Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America.