Things to Do in Las Vegas: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
The Strip is the reason people come and the desert is the reason they come back. Give the Strip one evening: the Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, the High Roller wheel and a night helicopter flight over the lights. Then spend your days outside the city. The Grand Canyon West Rim with the Skywalk is the classic day trip (2.5 hours, from $82 with lunch), the Hoover Dam is 45 minutes away (from $52), Valley of Fire’s red sandstone is an hour out (from $87), and Antelope Canyon with Horseshoe Bend makes a long but unforgettable day (from $140). Three nights is the sweet spot: two day trips and one evening on the Strip. Almost every tour picks up from Strip hotels.
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All experiences in Las Vegas — FAQ
What are the top 10 things to do in Las Vegas?
By traveller ratings: 1) the Grand Canyon West Rim and Skywalk, 2) the Hoover Dam, 3) Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, 4) Valley of Fire State Park, 5) a night helicopter flight over the Strip, 6) the Bellagio fountains (free), 7) the Sphere, 8) Red Rock Canyon, 9) the High Roller observation wheel, and 10) the Fremont Street Experience downtown.
How many days do you need in Las Vegas?
Three days: one for the Strip and downtown, one for the Grand Canyon West Rim or Hoover Dam, one for Valley of Fire or Red Rock Canyon. Add a fourth for Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend (a 14-hour day) or Zion National Park. Weekends are pricier and busier than midweek.
What can you do in Las Vegas for free?
The Bellagio fountains (every 15–30 minutes from 3 pm), the Bellagio Conservatory, the Fremont Street Experience light show, the volcano at the Mirage site, the Flamingo wildlife habitat, the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, walking the Strip at night and the Seven Magic Mountains art installation 20 minutes south.
What are the best day trips from Las Vegas?
Grand Canyon West Rim (2.5 hours, from $82), Hoover Dam (45 minutes, from $52), Valley of Fire (1 hour, from $87), Red Rock Canyon (30 minutes, from $83), Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend (4.5 hours each way, from $140) and Zion National Park (2.5 hours, from $117). All run as guided tours with Strip hotel pickup.
