The top attractions in Las Vegas are among reasons why this dazzling city is a leading destination. Some are obvious, like world-class hotel-casinos and its enormous collection of dining spots. But visitors from all over the world also come to Las Vegas for its entertainment and leisure activities like golf, hiking and zip-lining.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, Paris Las Vegas
3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 727-4758
www.caesars.com
A distinctive Las Vegas landmark well before it officially opened in 1999 is the Eiffel Tower of Paris Las Vegas. In further detail, it’s a stunning half-size recreation of the original Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. A consistent top five attraction in Las Vegas, the Viewing Deck rises 460 feet above ground level. At the deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city, in particular the glamorous hotels along the Las Vegas Strip.
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Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 678-5600
www.visitlasvegas.com
Located in the historic section of Las Vegas, Fremont Street Experience is a lively pedestrian mall spanning five blocks. What’s more, it’s open 24-7 and consistently named a top five attraction in Las Vegas. But what most visitors and locals associate the Fremont Street Experience are the incredible light shows held nightly. With Viva Vision, you can see the world’s largest video screen. Even more impressive is that its canopy spans four blocks.
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High Roller
3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 322-0593
www.caesars.com
One of the newer attractions along the Vegas Strip, the High Roller is the world’s largest Ferris Wheel, at 550 feet tall. Located at the end of the bustling promenade of the LINQ Hotel, High Roller allows visitors to enjoy spectacular views of Las Vegas, particularly during the early evening hours.
Additional Information
Discounts are available online, including the popular Happy Hour cabins with an open bar, with tickets available from 12 pm to 1 am daily. Discounts are also available for older adults, US military members, students and Nevada residents.
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Mob Museum
300 Stewart Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 229-2734
www.facebook.com./themobmuseum
Once named among the top 20 museums in American by TripAdvisor, the Mob Museum chronicles the history of organized crime in the U.S., and the law enforcement efforts to curtail it. Housed within the former Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse, the Mob Museum has been open for just seven years yet quickly has become one of the most popular museums in Vegas.
What to See at the Mob Museum
The Mob Museum holds several notable exhibits, like the courtroom for one of the 1950s Kefauver Committee hearings and the authentic wall from the 1929 Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Neon Museum
770 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 387-6366
www.neonmuseum.org
A graveyard of sorts for vintage neon signs from casinos and hotels, there is really nothing in the world like the Neon Museum. Established in 1996 but only open to the public since 2012, the Neon Museum holds an ever-growing collection of quirky neon signs, many of which are considered culturally significant by historians. Among the many notable attractions in the museum’s Neon Boneyard are neon signs, some of which are still working, from famous but defunct casinos.
Casino Signs at the Neon Museum
Among those glittery signs are Fitzgerald’s, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stardust and Sahara. In addition, there are as kitschy motel signs and other businesses that went bankrupt or rebranded.
25 More Las Vegas Attractions Also Worth Visiting
Abbey Road Crossing
Las Vegas crosswalk on East Fremont Street that’s approximately the same distance and width as the Beatles’ famed crosswalk near Abbey Road Studios in London. Just outside of the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Abbey Road Crossing also features Beatles’ inspired art, including a replica of John Lennon’s Imagine memorial in New York’s Strawberry Fields in Central Park.
Adventuredome, Circus Circus
Opened more than 25 years ago, Adventuredome was once the world’s largest indoor amusement park. Despite its age, it remains one of the most popular family friendly attractions in Las Vegas, with 25 rides and attractions. For families with children, it may rank among the top five attractions in Las Vegas.
Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art
Currently closed but scheduled to reopen next mid-summer.
CSI: The Experience, MGM Grand
Interactive experience dedicated to the popular CBS television series CSI for the entire family.
Downtown Container Park
The Container Park is a hidden gem just past Abbey Road Crossing on East Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. An open-air dining, shopping and entertainment center built from large shipping containers. Is definitely worth seeing at night, when the gigantic metal bug and the rest of the container park is lit up with neon.
Fall Of Atlantis, Caesars Forum Shops
The Fall of Atlantis is an animatronic show that’s typically held hourly from 11 am to 10 pm on weekdays and until 11 pm on weekends. A popular attraction for all ages, Fall of Atlantis features a fire breathing dragon.
FlyLINQ
Thrillseekers will love this zip-line located 12 stories above the LINQ Promenade. Options are available in a seated or superhero position.
Fountains of Bellagio
Spectacular water fountain shows are held frequently each day in front of Bellagio Las Vegas. Please check the link for times as schedules may vary.
Gondola Rides, The Venetian
Visitors to the Venetian Hotel and Casino can enjoy a ride inside an authentic gondola along the hotel’s Grand Canal. Visitors can also enjoy the Gondolier March, held daily at 9:50 am and 4:20 pm.
Hunger Games: The Exhibition, MGM Grand
A family friendly exhibition dedicated to the Hunger Games movie franchise, located inside the MGM Grand. One of the world’s largest hotels, the MGM Grand has so many attractions it could easily top a different listing of top five attractions in Las Vegas.
Ice Rink At Boulevard Pool, Cosmopolitan (seasonal)
Open each holiday season, at the Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool. Food and beverages will also be available onsite. Definitely a family friendly attraction.
M&M’s World
Huge retail store completely devoted to all things M&M’s. Located in Showcase Mall along Las Vegas Boulevard.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Located at the Venetian Hotel and Casino, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas features more than 100 wax figures of famous celebrities, politicians and more. The Las Vegas site is part of the world’s most famous wax museum chains.
Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium
Large semi-circular aquarium filled with more than 2,000 sea creatures. Dive-certified visitors have the option to enjoy a Dive Experience with a dive guide.
Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., Treasure Island
Family friendly attraction dedicated to the Marvel comic book superheroes from the Avengers.
Mirage Volcano
The Mirage Volcano is a long-standing, free attraction in front of the Mirage Hotel and Casino, along the Las Vegas Strip. Volcano shows are held nightly at 8 pm, 9 pm and 10 pm.
Palazzo Waterfall Atrium And Gardens
Located inside Palazzo Hotel and Casino, the Waterfall Atrium is open to the public 24-7. It’s located near to the entrance to the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian.
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Roller Coaster, New York-New York
One of the leading attractions at the New York, New York Hotel and Casino, the steel roller coaster features train cars that resemble New York City’s yellow taxi cabs.
Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat, Mirage
Officially known as Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, visitors can see fascinating animals like white tigers, white lions and bottlenose dolphins. A family friendly attractions.
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Stratosphere Tower Observation Deck
At 1,149 feet high, the Stratosphere Tower is the largest freestanding observation tower in the U.S. and the tallest tower west of the Mississippi. Located at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower, the observation levels features a number of attractions. For instance, thrill-seeking rides like Insanity and Big Shot! That’s not to mention the upscale dining at the Top of the World restaurant. Furthermore, he observation deck is consistently called the best place to see Las Vegas. In fact, it may appear on other stories about top five Vegas attractions.
The Park, Vegas
Located between the new MGM Las Vegas (formerly the Monte Carlo) and New York-New York, the Park is a large outdoor dining and entertainment center. Highlights include the Bliss Dance sculpture, Hello Kitty Cafe Las Vegas and Sake Rok, with the Park Theater and T-Mobile Arena just footsteps away.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Luxor
Located inside the pyramid-shaped Luxor, this 25,000 square foot exhibition features authentic artifacts from the Titanic. Other highlights include a full-scale recreation of the grand staircase and a portion of the promenade deck.
Wildlife Habitat, The Flamingo
The Wildlife Habitat is a 15-acre property at the Flamingo Hotel that home to a large number of unusual birds like Chilean flamingos, fish and turtles. The habitat is completely free and open to the public.
Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Built 50 years ago, this Las Vegas sign is a very popular spot for visitors. The sign is located on South Las Vegas Boulevard past Mandalay Bay and adjacent to McCarran International Airport. Because it’s in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard, visitors are strongly urged to be cautious when crossing the street. A top five attraction in Las Vegas for Instagrammers and members of other social media platforms
World’s Largest Permanent Circus, Circus Circus
Free circus acts with daily performances starting at 11:30 am. One of the best family friendly attractions in Las Vegas.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS from 2012-2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites. For example, CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. During his peak years he had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget and Radio.com.
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