Top Things To Do in Las Vegas
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We went to Las Vegas for our one year wedding anniversary and it was a really fun, exhilarating and crazy trip. If you’ve never been to Las Vegas, it is definitely a place you should have on your bucket list. It’s really like nowhere else and is so much fun. Whether you want to go for the shows, the thrill of the roulette or the sights, you’ll be spoilt with choice. We tried our hand on the slots in Caesars Palace and we broke even, but there are so many other things we did that were much more fun. Here are my suggestions on the top things to do in Las Vegas.
The Big Bus Tour
Las Vegas’s big bus tour offers both a day and a night route. They are both worth doing. The day route will take you around most of the main attractions and hotels. We stopped off at several, including the Stratosphere which is one of the world’s highest observation towers.
The night route will take you around the city and show you all the hotels which are lit up at night. It’s such a different view to the day tour. You’ll go past the famous Bellagio fountains and be dropped off at downtown Las Vegas for around an hour, where you can enjoy the Freemont Experience show which is projected onto large screens every hour.
Zip Lining Across Canyons
This was an absolute highlight for us. We booked a morning session with Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon and enjoyed a whole morning of exhilarating zip lining across the canyons. They also offer a sunset tour, which I’d love to do if we ever go back. Not only were the team there so lovely, but they also had a wicked sense of humour and made the whole experience so much fun and unforgettable.
The Mob Museum
This is a great place to learn about the history of American mobs and there’s a lot that is specific to Las Vegas. I must admit that before we went to the Mob Museum, I didn’t know much about the background to Mobs and America, so it was really interesting to go around the self-guided museum and find out all about it. It’s a really modern take on a traditional museum, set over several floors and is truly fascinating.
Cabana Hire
If you are looking for a bit of downtime whilst in Las Vegas, because let’s face it, it is quite a full-on place. Why not hire a cabana at one of the famous hotel pools for a day. We decided to hire a cabana at the Paris hotel which was right next door to where we stayed, Bally’s. You’ll get your own private space for bathing by the pool, equipped with water, snacks and your own attentive server to bring you additional food and drinks. Our cabana was equipped with a ceiling fan and some furniture so we could relax away from the midday sun. We thoroughly enjoy our day by the pool and felt refreshed ready to continue with the busier side of Las Vegas.
Blackout
If you are looking for somewhere to get dinner, you should seriously consider Blackout. This is not just about dinner. This is a restaurant in the dark. I’d always wanted to visit the one in London, so when I realised there was one in Las Vegas, I knew we had to go.
The experience of dining in a pitch-black restaurant like Blackout is like nothing I’ve experienced before and it was so much fun. Your waiter (who wears night vision goggles) will direct you to your table and will bring you the food and drinks. At Blackout, you get proper crockery and cutlery and you have to feel your way around the table. You kind of get a sixth sense about where everything is. I won’t reveal too much about the food as that’s half the fun, guessing what you are eating, but I can tell you that our food was delicious and I would highly recommend going to Blackout.
If you are visiting Las Vegas, there are so many things to see and do. You might want to consider a Go Las Vegas Pass which is an all-inclusive attraction pass that covers the admission cost to your chosen attractions. It’s a great way to save money whilst you are there. You’ll need to check what attractions are included – there are over 40 to choose from.
If you are considering visiting Las Vegas, I hope you enjoy planning your trip there. It’s such a fun place and definitely one to add to your must-see list.
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