Tourist Attractions in Las Vegas

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Las Vegas

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About Las Vegas

Las Vegas, glittering with neon signs, has long been famous as the largest tourist centre in the USA. Gambling and luxury reign supreme here, casinos are open 24 hours a day, and an endless stream of shows and entertainment captures the tourist with a head. It is not without reason that in Las Vegas people forget about reality and everyday affairs and give themselves entirely to unrestrained fun.

The alluring glitter of giant casino hotels Luxor Las Vegas, Bellagio and Caesars Palace attracts tourists from all over the world like a magnet. Unusual collections of local museums make even hardened lovers of classics reconsider their attitude to art, and amusement parks do not want to leave at all. Las Vegas is an incredible city, a phantom in the desert and an alluring oasis that gives travellers the illusion of endless ease of life.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Las Vegas

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

 4.6/5

25897 reviews

The first thing a tourist sees when entering the city via the Las Vegas Strip is the famous welcome sign, which sparkles with bright lights and as if promising guests unforgettable experiences and fun adventures. The sign was installed in 1959. Its design in the popular mid-20th century googie style was developed by B. Willis. Since 2009, the sign has been on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Las Vegas Strip

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Las Vegas Strip is the central avenue and the heart of the city, where famous casinos (including the legendary Caesar’s Palace) and luxury hotels are located. Each building on this street can be seen as an exuberant burst of architectural imagination of the creators: there is a copy of the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge, the Egyptian Pyramid and the figure of the Sphinx, a medieval castle and other grandiose buildings.

Fremont Street Experience

 0/5

The Fremont Street Experience is a huge video screen in the form of an arched dome, which was erected on the street of the same name in 1995 to increase the attractiveness of this place for tourists. The height of this grandiose structure reaches 30 metres and its length is comparable to the length of 4 blocks. The screen was designed by LG, which was also the general sponsor.

Bellagio Hotel & Casino

 4.7/5

122685 reviews

Hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip Boulevard, which was erected in 1998. “Bellagio” is designed for almost 4 thousand rooms, it ranks 11th in the world rating of hotels by this indicator. One of its main attractions is a musical fountain, releasing more than 1000 powerful jets and equipped with 4.5 thousand light sources. Every day there is a light and music show, which usually lasts from lunchtime until midnight.

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Luxor Hotel & Casino

 4.2/5

88638 reviews

Entertainment complex, which includes a 4,500-room hotel and a casino. It is built in the form of a black 30-storey pyramid more than 100 metres high. A powerful beam of light bursts out of the top in the evenings, which is visible even from the Earth’s orbit. In front of the building is a huge sphinx figure. The Luxor Las Vegas gaming zone has an area of more than 11 thousand m² and consists of 87 tables and more than 1.5 thousand machines.

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Paris Las Vegas

 4.4/5

67796 reviews

Another grand casino hotel on the Las Vegas Strip Boulevard. From the architectural point of view, it is a copy of the French Hotel De Ville. The peculiarity of the complex is that it is surrounded by replicas of French landmarks: there is the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Paris Opera. The interior of the hotel is decorated in European style, which allows guests to forget that they are in the USA and not somewhere in the Old World.

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The Venetian Las Vegas

 4.7/5

106203 reviews

As the name suggests, this casino hotel is decorated in the style of a Venetian palazzo. There are 18 restaurants, 6 swimming pools, a fitness club, a spa and shops. The hotel lobby is painted with copies of Italian paintings, decorated with marble columns and arches. All frescos, statues and other interior elements look as if they are several hundred years old – they are practically indistinguishable from the originals.

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Wynn Las Vegas

 4.7/5

55809 reviews

“Wynn” was named after billionaire Steve Wynn, who made his fortune through the gambling industry. The complex consists of 60 floors, which makes it one of the tallest in Las Vegas. In addition to the hotel and gambling zone, there is a dealership centre for Maserati, Ferrari, AstonMartin and other luxury brands. The interior of the complex is decorated with works of art from S. Winn’s personal collection.

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Caesars Palace

 4.5/5

118731 reviews

An entertainment complex decorated in the style of Ancient Rome. It has existed since 1966. “Caesars Palace is famous for its entertainment shows and performances of pop stars (Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Celine Dion sang here). In 2003 “Coliseum” for 4300 seats was built for concerts. The hotel complex consists of six towers with about 4 thousand rooms.

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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

 4.1/5

56866 reviews

A casino hotel built in the form of a tower that reaches 350 metres in height. The Stratosphere observation deck is the highest in the USA. The complex was built in 1996. At first it was not very popular with visitors due to its location away from the popular places of Las Vegas, but thanks to favourable prices and competent marketing the hotel eventually became a success.

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Wayne Newton's Casa De Shenandoah

 4.5/5

209 reviews

The Wayne Newton House Museum is an American pop singer who for many years performed in the city’s casinos, for which he was nicknamed Mr Las Vegas. In the 1980s he was the highest paid entertainer in the world. The villa has a collection of rare cars, an exhibition of exotic animals, as well as a private jet, Arabian horses and other attributes of luxury living.

Place is closed permanently

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

 4.8/5

28654 reviews

The Botanical Garden and Conservatory are part of the Bellagio Hotel-Casino complex. More than 10 thousand plants of the garden are placed on a vast territory, various animal figures are made of flowers, which gives the place a fairy-tale look. There is a staff of 100 gardeners who water, prune and create new floral compositions every day to the delight of visitors.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Chapel of the Flowers

 4.6/5

3536 reviews

An iconic wedding chapel where couples from all over the world come to get married. The building itself looks modest and laconic, especially against the background of the grandiose sights of Las Vegas. But at the same time, the chapel is one of the most technologically advanced. It was here that the first ceremonies were conducted over the Internet and Skype. Several wedding packages are available to newlyweds.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The Neon Museum Las Vegas

 4.4/5

10149 reviews

The collection is fully dedicated to one of the main attributes of Las Vegas, without which this city is almost impossible to imagine – neon signs of all colours and shapes. Most of the exhibits are placed in the open air. In total, the museum exhibits about 150 signs. Many of them have not been updated or restored, so they are of some artistic interest.

Open time

Monday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

The Mob Museum

 4.6/5

15219 reviews

The exhibition is located in the former post office building. It is dedicated to law and order and the fight against organised crime. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, from firing a machine gun to learning about illegal business schemes. The museum opened in 2012 on the initiative of Mayor O. Goodman, who allocated $76 million from the city budget for its organisation.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

 4.5/5

8444 reviews

The main difference of Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas is the presence of a large section dedicated to local stars, including a figure of Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. The rest of the exhibit consists of famous actors, athletes, singers and other public figures. For example, the museum has wax copies of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez. The figures are made so well that they seem alive.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Atomic Museum

 4.6/5

3080 reviews

The museum is located in the suburbs of Las Vegas. It was established in 2005 as an exhibition hall of the Smithsonian Institution. The exposition is dedicated to the Nevada Test Site, where nuclear tests have been conducted since the 1950s. The collection includes deadly weapons from the Cold War, bunker interiors, and various measuring equipment. Special screens show a nuclear explosion.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

 4.6/5

2451 reviews

The exposition is located on the territory of the Luxor Las Vegas hotel-casino. It is quite popular with tourists, as it is dedicated to one of the major catastrophes of the 20th century – the wreck of the Titanic liner. In total, the museum has about 300 exhibits raised from the seabed: details of the ship’s plating, interior items, jewellery, personal belongings of passengers and even a preserved bottle of champagne from 1900.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Shelby Heritage Center

 4.6/5

91 reviews

A small collection of Mustang vehicles from Shelby American, Inc. Visitors will not only be able to view an exhibition consisting of retro models and new examples, but also hear the history of the brand from a guide and learn about the production of these vehicles by visiting the assembly shop. Tours of the museum are conducted 1 or 2 times a day free of charge. The exposition will be of interest, first of all, to passionate fans of cars.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

High Roller

 4.7/5

25352 reviews

The Las Vegas Ferris wheel is considered to be one of the largest in the world. Its height is about 170 metres. The grandiose attraction consists of 28 spacious cabins, each of which accommodates a record number of visitors (several dozen people). The wheel makes a full revolution in 30 minutes. During this time, everyone has time to fully enjoy the mesmerising bird’s-eye view of the city.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

The Adventuredome Indoor Theme Park

 4.4/5

10496 reviews

An amusement park for the whole family on the Las Vegas Strip Boulevard, covering an area of more than 20,000 m². There are 25 rides (including a steep roller coaster with a double dead loop), a golf course, a shooting gallery and a rock climbing wall. There is also a fun clown show for visitors. The park is located under the roof of the Circus Circus Hotel, but it is not only open to guests.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Dig This

 4.9/5

808 reviews

An unusual amusement park for adults where you can try your hand at operating an excavator, bulldozer and other heavy machinery. Only people from 18 years of age are freely allowed here (children from 14 to 18 years of age need to obtain parental consent). Safety is strictly enforced throughout the area: visitors are given helmets and waistcoats and are given a detailed briefing.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hoover Dam Tour Company

 4.5/5

241 reviews

The dam is located on the border of the states of Arizona and Nevada in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. It is not only the largest power plant in the region, but also protects the southwestern part of the United States from flooding. The dam is named after Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, who provided the money for its construction. The structure was built in 1935, since 1937 it has already become a popular tourist attraction.

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Mount Charleston

 0/5

Located in the southern part of Nevada, the peak is the highest point of the Spring Mountain range. From Las Vegas Strip Boulevard, the mountain can be reached in a variety of ways: on foot, by bicycle, or even on horseback (in winter, sleds and skis are popular). Charleston is located within Mount Charleston Wilderness Area National Park. There are plenty of picnic and camping areas near the summit.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

 4.8/5

23496 reviews

Nevada National Wildlife Refuge, which is visited by more than one million people every year. The natural territory is located on the border of the states of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California. The total length of hiking trails in Red Rock Canyon is more than 30 kilometres. People come here from noisy Las Vegas to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, as well as to see the unique landscapes of the Mojave Desert.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM