12 Fun Things To Do In Las Vegas Besides Gambling

Las Vegas aka the Sin City is popularly known for its countless casinos, parties, and wild times. It is no doubt a hub for partygoers, with its buzzing electric vibe throughout the year. But if you are wondering what more could you do besides gambling and dancing the night away, then continue reading for we have listed down activities that you could enjoy even as a family. Vegas is a mecca for all things fun and extravagant and, this desert getaway caters to the needs of every type of traveler.
Let’s find out about all the fun things to do in Las Vegas in addition to gambling and night clubs. 

4 POPULAR THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS CASINOS

Without a doubt, Las Vegas is a gambler’s paradise, and trying out your luck is a popular thing to do in this city. There is no shortage of casinos offering endless table games and slot machines that intrigue you with their flashy lights and ka-ching sounds. Besides, casinos in Vegas are open 24/7 365 days, so you could very well begin and end your day taking chances with your money. In fact, you can even begin as you land at the McCarran airport that hosts slot machines. However, be cautious and indulge at your own risk. You could instead just save some of that money for all the other fun things you could do while in Vegas. 

HIT A NIGHT CLUB

A fun thing to do with your group besides gambling while in Las Vegas is to hit a night club. As a party-goers hub, the Strip in Vegas is lined with night clubs one, better than the other. With extraordinary interiors, striking concert-like lightings, grand chandeliers, music by top DJs, you can be sure to party and dance the night away like a rock star. Plus, every night here in Las Vegas seems like a Saturday.

Some of the top clubs are Hakkasan at MGM Grand, Tao at Venetian, Marquee at the Cosmopolitan, Omnia at Caesars Palace, Drai’s in the Cromwell Hotel and the list goes on. 

POOL PARTIES IN SUMMER & ICE-SKATING IN WINTER

Now, if you still wish to party but in a more casual setting, dress down, and want to continue soaking in that desert sun to work on your tan, you can attend the countless pool club parties. During summer, to keep their guests cool from the desert heat, several hotels host pool parties with top DJs setting the tone for the day, to luxurious cabanas, champagne showers, and more.

One such hotel is The Cosmopolitan that entertains its guest with pool parties in summers and a winter wonderland during the holiday season. If you are traveling to Vegas in the cooler months of December, instead of pool parties, you get to experience pools converted to ice-skating rinks made with real ice. The Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan gets converted into a rink, where you can glide on ice in the middle of a desert, sit by the fire roasting s’mores, and occasional snow showers.

No matter the time of the year, Vegas knows how to entertain its guests and be a perfect host all year long. 

PIANO BARS 

If loud music, dark spaces with bright, flashy lights, or being packed like sardines at a pool club party is not your thing, and you would rather enjoy your drinks in a laid back setting then hit the Piano Bars spread across the Strip. Piano bar is a great place to sip on some drinks, listen to live music, and even have your requested songs played by the pianist. It is a great way to unwind and spend a musical day in the city.

We loved our time at the ‘Piano Bar’ in Harrahs Hotel & Casino. You could even have a piano bar night in New York at the ‘Bar at Times Square’ or perhaps whisk away to Paris Las Vegas and enjoy your time at ‘Napoleon’s Dueling Pianos’. 

Other than the piano bars, we also recommend heading to Margaritaville’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar and order yourself the drink named exactly that, 5 O’Clock Somewhere!

4 FREE THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS BESIDES GAMBLING & PARTIES

HOTEL HOPPING 

This is a fun activity to do in Vegas and a refreshing change from the gambling vibe across the city. Hotel hopping in Vegas is super fun for everyone and more so for families with kids. Vegas is all about the grandeur, and every hotel tries to top the other when it comes to aesthetics. These individually themed hotels decorate their open areas which keeps changing as per the season and is a total treat to the eyes. If you go during fall, expect the decoration and colors to be fall-themed, floral during spring, and decked with lights and giant Christmas trees during the winters and the holiday season.

Visit ‘The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ at the Bellagio Hotel, a 65-foot Christmas tree at the Venetian, ice-skating rink, and snow showers at The Cosmopolitan. While at The Cosmopolitan, witness their permanent 44 feet tall Chandelier with layers of beaded curtains full of light spreading across multiple levels that can be admired from several vantage points. 

STROLL IN A NEW COUNTRY/CITY EACH NIGHT 

Vegas is also a place of make-believe. With replicas of some iconic structures from around the world, it lets you experience various destinations without having to take flight all right here in this spectacular city. Each night that you are in Vegas, you can spend your time in a different country/city.
Stroll the night away in NYC with Statue of Liberty in sight or spend a night in Paris with the glittering Eiffel Tower in view.

Sneak away to the Venetian for a romantic gondola ride in the replicas of the canals of Venice.
You can even head over to The Luxor Hotel & Casino built to appear like the iconic Pyramid of Giza and take a picture standing under the 110 feet tall Sphinx that is taller than its ancient equivalent.

There you have it, a getaway to Vegas, lets you get away to plenty more places. Even though they are replicas, they are sure to blow your mind away, as Vegas never fails to amaze and is truly a spectacle on its own. 

FAMOUS FOUNTAIN SHOW AT BELLAGIO

You cannot go to Vegas, stroll the Strip, and not stop over to marvel at the dancing fountain encircled by the magnificent Bellagio Hotel & Casino. This water fountain synchronized to the music is a treat to watch. Every time there is a new song the water sways to, and if you happen to visit during Christmas, this is the perfect place to start to get into the Christmas spirit. The water fountain then dances to the tunes of all the classic Christmas songs such as, ‘The most wonderful time of the year, O Holy Night, Sleigh Ride, It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ and so on.

You absolutely cannot miss this, and the show on weekdays is every 30 minutes from 3 pm to 8 pm and every 15 minutes from 8 pm-midnight. During the weekends and Holidays, the show starts earlier from noon every 30 minutes and then every 15 minutes from 8 pm to midnight. So you are sure to catch it at least once, but feel free to enjoy this free show multiple times with a new song each time. Note: The schedule may vary and is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.

WATCH A VOLCANO ERUPTION

Vegas is a city that truly wants its visitors to enjoy incredible experiences from around the world and of all sorts in just this one place. For instance, never seen a volcano erupt? No problem, Vegas has that experience covered for you as well. Right on the Strip, The Mirage Volcano erupts three times in the late evening hours, that looks and sounds like a real one. With flames blazing, rumbling sounds, and that of loud explosions, it is sure to give you all the feels of witnessing a real volcano erupting. If you are standing close enough, you can even feel the heat. 

So get set to enjoy these free worldly experiences all right here in this Entertainment Capital of the World. 

4 MUST DO THINGS IN LAS VEGAS BESIDES GAMBLING & PARTIES

WATCH A CIRQUE DU SOLIEL SHOW

You have probably marveled at the incredible architecture in Vegas, and the next best thing to do is get lost in spectacular musical shows. Choose from the 6 Cirque du Soliel shows for a magical time while in Vegas. Get away from the sounds of slot machines and enter into a space of music, a riot of colors, and spectacular sights of these talented artists performing for you. Catching these while on your getaway to Sin City is a must. We loved O at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, and of course, The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage.

Four others that you can choose from are KÀ at MGM Grand, Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Mystère at Treasure Island, and Zumanity at New York New York Hotel & Casino.

You can check out the Tix4Tonight booths spread across the Strip for some discounted show tickets.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT 

Enter a food coma on your trip with the elaborate buffets held by several of the top hotels here in Vegas. You have countless to choose from to devour all that delicious food and eat till your heart’s content.

We have two personal favorites, ‘Buffet’ at Bellagio and next would be the best buffet in the world, ‘Bacchanal Buffet’ at Caesars Palace.

Please note the waiting time (as seen in the picture below) can be crazy, but it is worth it. Plus, this way, you can build upon that hunger and then devouring all that food will be all the more satisfying. 

HEAD TO FREMONT STREET 

Just like the Las Vegas Strip, another popular street is in downtown Vegas called Fremont Street. Head to this dazzling street with bright blinding lights for a night of fun. Some of the fun things to do here are, of course, the usuals like gamble, have drinks, and eat.

Other than that, check out Viva Visions. A complimentary 6-minute light show that runs every hour, and all you need to do for that is look up!

Next, feel the rush and zip through under the flashy lights with Slotzilla. A super fun zip lining experience right in the centre of all the madness. You have two lines to pick from: Lower Zipline – About 77 feet high and Upper ZoomLine – About 114 feet high.

While strolling around amidst the crowd and vibrant lights, feel free to stop over to enjoy some free open-air concerts.

All these unique experiences make Fremont Street stand out from the Strip making it an equally a fun place to visit during your time in Las Vegas. 

RIDE THE HIGH ROLLER

No view can get better than this to have a bird’s-eye view of Las Vegas in all its shimmering glory. Ride the world’s tallest observation wheel, a 550-foot tall one located at The LINQ right on the Strip. Ride this High Roller with transparent pods to give you a clear view of the city. You can even amp up this experience by paying a little extra and upgrading to the Open Bar Happy Hour option.

We recommend going there at night as this city looks prettiest, shinning with its dazzling lights on. Sunset is another great time to go up in the High Roller. Enjoy some drinks in the pod during sunset, and have yourself a unique sundowner with incredible views.

There you have it, some popular things to do in Vegas along with some fun, free, and must-do things besides gambling.

Also, call it what you may, The Gambling Capital, Sin City, or The Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas truly lives up to all these names. A city full of man-made wonders, one better than the other, blinding lights, and extravagant shows is perfect for an exciting getaway with your loved ones, family, or even on a solo trip. Notoriously known for its gambling, parties, and adult entertainment Vegas is also packed with fun experiences that cater to every type of traveler, even families with children.

We hope through this list of fun things to do in Las Vegas you found plenty of interesting options to indulge in besides gambling and parties. Rest assured, you would want to go back to this liveliest desert city and to what we believe is also just like New York, a city that never sleeps.

We recommend booking your stay in advance to secure great deals on hotels, especially during the holidays. We have always found great prices on HotelsCombined & Booking.Com

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