Choose from 88 Fun Things to Do in Nevada
Historic Route 66
- Some modern maps don’t show Route 66, but detailed directions are available online.
- Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica, California, but only segments of the original road remain.
- Fuel up often along the road, especially in western states like Arizona where gas stations can be scarce.
- Don’t forget sunglasses; the east-west orientation of Route 66 means you’ll likely be driving into the rising or setting sun at some point.
Hidden Valley
There's more to do in Las Vegas than hit the slots. Take a short trip to Jean, Nevada, and escape the bright lights and take a ride through the desert in an ATV!
Once you're in Jean, you can cruise through the surrealist scape of the sand dunes of Jean Dry Lake. Set out on an adventure through rugged desert and mountain terrain. Travel through historic Hidden Valley, extinct lava beds, Roach dry lake and then enter the rugged McCullough Mountain Range.
With the astonishing views of mountains and canyons around you, you'll feel like you're one with the desert on your ATV exploration. Then, make your way to the Hidden Valley National Monument Overlook for unprecedented vistas of the surrounding desert.
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Jean is located just 30 minutes from of the Las Vegas Strip in southern Nevada.
Mob Museum
- Expect to spend at least two hours exploring the exhibits.
- It’s worth paying the small fee for the audio tour to get an insider’s perspective.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible and offers limited parking for a fee.
- Due to the graphic nature of the subject matter, the Mob Museum may not be suitable for children under 12.
Chapel of the Flowers
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Harrah's Las Vegas
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Bellagio Hotel and Casino
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Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Lake Mead is a must-visit for adventure travelers and those looking for an escape from Las Vegas.
- Always wear a life jacket when out on the lakes as conditions can change quickly.
- Don’t forget to bring sun protection and plenty of water.
- Wi-Fi is available at several locations throughout the park.
- Several areas of the park, including Boulder Beach, Willow Beach, and Callville Bay, are wheelchair accessible.
Rhyolite
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Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Though it’s a bit rough around the edges, the 100,000-square-foot casino offers several table games and more than 1,700 slot, video poker and video keno machines. Excalibur’s casino truly excels in catering to the new gambler by offering several lessons each day (excluding holidays): poker at 11:00 a.m., roulette at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., blackjack at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and craps at noon and 8:00 p.m.
The resort’s race and sports book offers wagering on every major collegiate and professional sport including football, hockey, basketball, baseball, mixed martial arts, auto racing, golf and tennis.
If traveling with small children, no visit to Excalibur is complete without a stop in the Fun Dungeon, which has a large variety of carnival midways, prize redemption games, sports games and arcade games. The Tournament of Kings is an interactive dinner show that includes lots of medieval action such as jousting and fireworks.
Calico Hills
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Bellagio Fountains
- The hotel offers several dining and nightlife options, as well as rooms overlooking the fountains.
- Many tours of the Strip include a stop at the Fountains of Bellagio.
- The Bellagio is also home to O by Cirque du Soleil, with performances Wednesday through Sunday, as well as occasional Mondays and Tuesdays.
Rick's Restorations
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Ethel M Chocolates Factory
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Fremont Street Experience
- Fremont Street is a must-see for first-time visitors to Las Vegas.
- Guided tours of Fremont Street last anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours.
- Visit during the day and at night to see all sides of the Fremont Street Experience.
Fortification Hill
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High Roller
- A nighttime ride is a must on a romantic Vegas date.
- Choose between a standard admission ticket and a multi-attraction pass that includes admission to two other sites, such as the Hoover Dam, Madame Tussauds, Zombie Burlesque, or the Mob Museum.
- Remember to use the restroom before getting onboard; restrooms are not available during the ride.
- This attraction is completely wheelchair accessible.
Red Rock Canyon
- Red Rock Canyon is a must-see for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven ground.
- The canyon provides little shade, so don't forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of drinking water.
- Most tours from Las Vegas last four to six hours.
Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino
Monte Carlo’s casino floor includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space, which includes more than 1,600 slot and video poker machines. The resort offers all the popular table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, several variations of poker and three kinds of baccarat. In the poker room, players can try their luck at Texas hold ‘em, limit hold ‘em, Omaha and no limit hold ‘em, and a variety of daily tournaments up the ante.
The resort’s high limit slots lounge is located off the casino floor and is fully catered. The maximum bet is $100. The high limit table game room offers mini baccarat with bets ranging from $100 to $10,000, blackjack running from $25 to $5,000 and single-zero roulette.
For those new to the casino scene, Monte Carlo offers craps lessons in the casino at 11:00 a.m. daily and poker lessons in the poker room Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m.