Best Fun-filled Things to Do in Las Vegas, From Gondola Rides to Epic Shows
This Nevada city offers glitz, glamour, and thrills.
Golf Course at Wynn Las Vegas
Enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of the 18-hole championship course at the Wynn Golf Club. The lush landscape was designed by legendary architect Tom Fazio, who partnered with his son Logan to revisit and enhance his original work. Mature trees, lakes, and streams add both beauty and challenge to the course.
Take a Connoisseur Series class at Wynn Las Vegas.
“For those who love immersive experiences, I recommend attending one of Wynn’s master classes, which provide an intimate experience with the resort’s world-class chefs and industry experts,” Miozza told T+L. “Some of my favorites include learning how to bake baguettes alongside our master baker, filling dumplings with a master dim sum chef, and creating remarkable floral arrangements with the head of horticulture.”
Go hiking in Red Rock Canyon.
Red rock canyon trail
A 13-mile scenic drive from the Strip leads to this park’s sandstone hills and canyons, where visitors can explore the area’s natural and cultural history. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers miles of hiking trails, and is a great place for rock climbing, mountain biking, picnicking, and horseback riding, all surrounded by gorgeous scenery.
Watch a professional sports game.
Vegas Golden Knights Game
Depending on the season, visitors can see 2023 WNBA champions the Las Vegas Aces, the Las Vegas Lights FC soccer team, Las Vegas Raiders football, or the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team. “In recent years, Las Vegas has been building its credibility as a sports destination,” Miozza says.
Get a Las Vegas history lesson at the Mob Museum.
Exhibit at the Mob Museum
The Mob Museum is located downtown in the city’s former federal courthouse. Its interactive exhibits highlight notorious gangsters like Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel and famous FBI agents, including J. Edgar Hoover and Eliot Ness. After your mob history lesson, visit the onsite Prohibition-era-styled speakeasy for a cocktail.
Experience Vegas late into the night.
The Las Vegas Strip at Night
They say New York is the city that never sleeps, but Vegas doesn’t seem to, either. Nightclubs and cocktail lounges abound, and there’s always a themed party or DJ set to experience. The city has lots in store for LGBTQ+ travelers, too — Visit Las Vegas suggests year-round Pride events and RuPaul’s Drag Race Live as some of the options
