Best Things To Do in Las Vegas Strip

Without a doubt, the Las Vegas Strip is the heart of Sin City. Here you will find endless options for an absolutely unforgettable day or night out.

Nicolas Reffray

Nicolas Reffray

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Best Things To Do in Las Vegas Strip

Edificio naranja y blanco | ©rme2410

There are clearly many things to see and do in Las Vegas, and the vast majority of them can be found along Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as the Strip. Here you'll find the major hotels and casinos, as well as the best restaurants and shows the city has to offer.

Along its almost 8 kilometres you'll find the widest range of entertainment you can imagine. Top quality restaurants, shows and entertainment of all kinds, bars, sporting events, musicals and much more, the Las Vegas Strip is the place where it all happens.

1. Climb the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas

view of the building from below| ©richardthornton77
view of the building from below| ©richardthornton77

Feel on top of the world. At 350 metres high, the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas is the highest point in the city. From this place you will be able to observe the tireless rhythm of the Las Vegas Strip, its neon lights and the millions of people who are constantly passing through it.

During your visit to Las Vegas you can't miss out on everything this incredible tower has to offer, from a viewpoint at the top to a luxury restaurant with the best views of the city of sin, to a series of mechanical games only suitable for the brave.

And if you want an absolutely unique experience of pure adrenaline, then sign up for the world's highest skyjump- can you imagine jumping 350 metres into the void?

This is definitely a place to spend several hours, a real amusement park at 350 metres above sea level. Discover all that the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas has in store for you.

Interesting facts

  • Location: 2000, Las Vegas Boulevard (Strip).
  • Price: admission to the observation deck is around 21 euros.
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 1 am.

Buy your tickets for the Stratosphere Tower observation deck

2. Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas

Eiffel Tower view from below| ©JRE313
Eiffel Tower view from below| ©JRE313

Along the Las Vegas Strip you can find anything you can think of, for example a 165-metre high Eiffel Tower! That's right, at the entrance of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Resort you can enjoy this French icon, synonymous with romanticism around the world.

If you're travelling as a couple, you can't miss your tickets to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas and enjoy the 360 degree views from its observation deck. A real beauty that you can't miss if you're walking the Strip.

Even if you're not staying here, you can still tour the facilities and take the pictures you want. Inside the hotel you can also see other replicas of famous monuments, such as the Arc de Triomphe. In addition, on the roof you can enjoy an authentic Parisian sky 24 hours a day.

At night, as in the original Eiffel Tower, a light show is performed in which the tower is illuminated with different colours and a beam of light is projected. This takes place every 30 minutes and ends at midnight.

Interesting facts

  • Location: Hotel Paris, 3655, Las Vegas Boulevard South (Strip).
  • Price: admission to the observation deck is around 31 euros.
  • Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm to 12 am.

Book your tickets to go up the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas

3. Get your adrenaline pumping on the Big Apple roller coaster

Big Apple roller coaster from afar| ©Simon Q
Big Apple roller coaster from afar| ©Simon Q

In addition to Paris, along the Las Vegas Strip you can experience the Big Apple without having to get on a plane. At the New York New York Hotel in Las Vegas you have a Statue of Liberty next to an authentic New York skyline, which is sped through by an incredible roller coaster.

The Big Apple Roller Coaster is one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas. If you dare, you'll discover all the magic of the Big Apple on this fast-paced ride.

The effect they achieve is truly magnificent: you'll board a replica of a classic New York yellow taxi and speed through the main skyscrapers (including the Chrysler Building). You'll also see the main sites of the city, perfectly recreated, from Little Italy, an underground station, to all the charm of its streets.

There is also a restaurant area and arcade games for your continued enjoyment.

Interesting facts

  • Location: New York New York Hotel, 3790, Las Vegas Boulevard South (Strip).
  • Price: admission is around 20 euros.
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 12 am.

4. Enjoy the best casinos in Las Vegas

casino sign with lights| ©www.david baxendale.com
casino sign with lights| ©www.david baxendale.com

One of the main attractions of the city of Las Vegas has always been its imposing casinos. Who hasn't fantasised about becoming a millionaire thanks to a lucky wink of luck? Nowadays, the best casinos in Las Vegas are located along the Strip.

From the Wynn, with its sophisticated and elegant style, the classic Caesar's Palace, the imposing Bellagio hotel and casino or The Venetian, there are many options to try your luck.

Keep in mind that each of them has rooms with decorations that will leave you speechless, so I recommend that you visit a few of them and not spend all your time in just one. Here in Las Vegas the important thing is to try everything, basically because everything is there to be tasted and enjoyed.

As they are so close to each other you can easily walk through the different rooms, taking advantage of the fact that drinks are on the house.

5. Be amazed at the Bodies exhibition

Poster inside the Museum| ©Robin Zebrowski
Poster inside the Museum| ©Robin Zebrowski

Among The Strip's entertainment options, this is one of the most unique and different. Located at the Luxor hotel and resort, Bodies: The exhibition is like no other. Thanks to modern conservation techniques, you will be able to enjoy the human body as you have never seen it before.

Organs, systems and complete bodies will parade before your eyes to amaze you. This exhibition has travelled the world, astounding and controversial, and Las Vegas is one of the few places where you can visit. You will be able to see real bodies in detail, from the bones to the different systems.

While it may be awe-inspiring, it is absolutely worth a visit to see, both inside and out, nothing less than what we are.

Facts and figures

  • Location: Luxor Hotel, 3900, Las Vegas Boulevard South (Strip).
  • Price: admission is around 33 euros.
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Reserve your tickets for Bodies: The Exhibition in Las Vegas

6. Enjoy the dancing water show at the grand Bellagio Hotel

illuminated fountain at night| ©Mayela
illuminated fountain at night| ©Mayela

One of the undisputed symbols of both the Strip and the city of Las Vegas is the Bellagio Hotel and its dancing water show. Even if you have seen it countless times in movies or series, being here, in front of this imposing hotel and its fountains, will fascinate you.

The Bellagio is one of the most renowned hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. After being used on the big screen during the movie Ocean's Eleven, its popularity skyrocketed.

The show that takes place in the lake at its entrance is a real marvel, one of those you can't miss. It goes on all day and all night without interruption, so it's always a good time to enjoy it.

With some 30 songs, over 1200 water jets to match and an incredible light show, the Bellagio dazzles the hundreds of thousands of visitors who stop daily in front of its entrance. You can't pass the Strip without stopping by.

Facts of Interest

  • Location: Bellagio Hotel, 3600, Las Vegas Boulevard (Strip).
  • Price: free.
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday, day and night.

7. Have your picture taken at the Las Vegas sign

welcome to las vegas sign| ©little33
welcome to las vegas sign| ©little33

If you're on a trip to Las Vegas, another classic on the Strip and in the city itself is to have your picture taken in front of its most famous sign. Built in 1959, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada sign is an icon.

It's not uncommon to see long lines to get your picture taken, as well as photographers selling their photos of this attraction.

Located at the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard, you can't leave Sin City without stopping by.

The design has remained unchanged since its inception, as it harks back to the city's landmark era, when the likes of Elvis, Frank Sinatra and many others strolled the streets, illuminated by hundreds of thousands of neon lights.

Facts of Interest

  • Location: 5100, Las Vegas Boulevard South (Strip)
  • Price: free.

Book a guided walking tour of the Las Vegas Strip

8. Ride the High Roller at The Linq

sunset on the high roller| © Kedar Gadge
sunset on the high roller| © Kedar Gadge

Seeing Las Vegas from above is a must-do experience, and one of the best options you have is the mega Ferris wheel located at The Linq complex: The High Roller.

At over 167 metres high, the High Roller is an excellent vantage point to marvel at all the lights of the city. You'll see the entire Las Vegas Strip and be able to take the best pictures of Sin City. Also, watching the sunset with your partner from the top can be a very romantic plan.

This giant Ferris wheel is located inside The Linq complex. It is part of the Caesar's Palace hotel and casino, where you can also find a good number of restaurants, bars and entertainment at all hours.

Facts and figures of interest

  • Location: 3545, Las Vegas Boulevard South (Strip)
  • Price: admission is around 20 euros
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday 2 pm to 12 am

Buy your ticket to the Las Vegas High Roller

9. Enjoy some world-class entertainment

lady gaga on illuminated billboard| ©Kevin Oliver
lady gaga on illuminated billboard| ©Kevin Oliver

You have to know that Las Vegas is one of the places where there is always something going on, from musical shows with the biggest stars to world-class sporting events to all kinds of world-famous shows. They all pass through the city of Las Vegas, and the Strip is where you can find most of them. They all pass through Las Vegas and the Strip is where you'll find most of them. My advice is to attend some of the best shows in Las Vegas to get up close and personal with the likes of Lady Gaga, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Motley Crue and so many others.

The good thing is that many of these events take place in the concert halls of the hotels themselves, so you may not even have to move, just come down from your room at the time of the event.

As I said, there's always something going on in Las Vegas. From Formula 1 to major boxing, tennis or football matches, you'll find plenty of variety here if you're a sports fan. The city has hosted some of the most famous boxing matches in history, so attending a sporting event at the legendary Caesar's Palace will make you feel like you're part of the city.

Book your ticket for one of the shows in Las Vegas

10. Take in a Cirque du Soleil show

Cirque du soleil ticket| ©jcsullivan24
Cirque du soleil ticket| ©jcsullivan24

If you want to experience something absolutely different and unique, I recommend you to get your tickets for one of the many shows that Cirque du Soleil has in Las Vegas. With an absolutely novel mix, this Canadian company has managed to conquer audiences of all ages around the world.

Each show has a common thread or main theme, around which unfolds a myriad of circus acrobatics, acting, dance, music and much, much more. Each show has a different team of artists, specially trained to give you an experience unlike anything you know.

Some of their shows focus on a famous personality, such as Michael Jackson in his One show, The Beatles in Love, or Lionel Messi in Messi10.

Cirque du Soleil is definitely one of the top 10 things to do in Las Vegas with kids. You won't believe what you're seeing. The vast majority of these Cirque du Soleil shows can be enjoyed along the Las Vegas Strip. Check which shows are available on your travel dates.

Book your tickets for a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas