With cooler temperatures and shorter days behind us, it’s finally time to welcome spring and summer to Las Vegas.
Sin City continues to grow with endless attractions and entertainment. From classic favorites to intriguing newcomers, there’s always something exciting to enjoy on the Strip. Here are the spring and summer attractions guaranteed to make your next visit one to remember.
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Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a free attraction in the Bellagio lobby that changes with the season at least five times a year. The current summer exhibit is ” Higher Love,” a fanciful garden theme complete with larger-than-life botanical artistry. Reminiscent of “European nostalgia,” the colorful set pieces are the perfect way to celebrate summer. And don’t forget to check out the Garden Table, an intimate gazebo at the center of the botanical gardens that is available for private dinners inspired by the season.
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Fontainebleau Oasis Movie Series
Stay by the poolside while enjoying your favorite movies. Oasis Cinema Club is hosting a film series from May 5 though September 1 to screen crowd favorite titles such as Mamma Mia, Encanto, and Barbie Movie. This Sunday event is open to locals starting at $5 and complimentary to hotel guest. Concessions will be available in the newly opened resort also known for its trending LIV beach and nightclub. Enjoy a day in the sun on Fontainebleau’s 6-acre Oasis Pool Deck or at the Grand Pool Deck for Memorial Day weekend.
Shark Reef Aquarium
Imagine being under the sea, without any scuba gear to worry about. That’s what it’s like to walk through an enchanting tunnel-like hallway at the Shark Reef Aquarium. You’ll enjoy an up-close look at all sorts of sea life in hundreds of forms. There’s a collection of exotic sharks, colorful fish, turtles, sting rays, and even a Komodo dragon, and you can even upgrade your experience by adding a stingray or shark feed. Illuminarium
Illuminarium, located just outside the main AREA15 building, is a fascinating space where unique environments come to life in a 4D experience. Visitors are surrounded by high-definition video and computer-generated images embellished with sounds, scents, and vibrations. Some current programs include “Space: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond” (where you can even leave your own “footprints” in virtual moon dust) and “Wild” (based on an African safari). Special events this spring include “O’KEEFE: One Hundred Flowers Experience,” a Mother’s Day Immersive Brunch, and “Space After Dark,” an adults-only cinematic experience (including a full bar).
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Discovering King Tut’s Tomb
The Luxor • Tickets begin at $33 for adults, $23 for children
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb arrived in Las Vegas just in time to mark 100 years since the resting place of the Egyptian boy pharaoh was found by renowned archaeologist Howard Carter. Combining education and entertainment, the exhibit includes a simulation of the tomb, art displays, and multimedia presentations that dig into Egyptian history and culture, the legacy of the Valley of Kings, and the short life of King Tut himself.
Shaq’s Fantasy Lab
Fashion Show Las Vegas • General admission starts at $39
Fantasy Lab is now Shaq’s Fantasy Lab, rebranding itself in a partnership with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. The immersive, interactive experience began in Mexico City and now has a second location at the Fashion Show shopping mall in Las Vegas. Guests will visit seven rooms, each designed to represent a dream-like journey through time and space. Be ready to snap some eye-catching photos for your Instagram feed.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
This year marks the 112th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the famous ocean liner Titanic. To honor and remember the tragedy, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has added more than 30 additional items recovered from the doomed cruise ship, ranging from playing cards and currency to a corkscrew and bathroom items. They join more than 300 other artifacts already on display with an exhibit hall that includes a 15-ton piece of the hull and recreations of the Titanic’s staircase, cabins, and promenade deck.
The Paradox Museum
Get inspired at the Paradox Museum, an interactive and immersive experience created by the founders of the Museum of Illusions. Located at the Showcase Mall, the Paradox Museum is a series of winding hallways with more than 90 exhibits, ranging from an interactive, talking piano to a carousel that changes appearance three times during a single rotation. You’ll see Vegas-inspired touches in an Elvis guitar that visualizes the pluck of a string and a “strip club” room that appears to defy gravity when a photo is taken at an appropriate angle.
AREA15
AREA15 is one of the most compelling destinations in Las Vegas. Located just west of the Strip near Chinatown, the mixed-use entertainment space won’t break the bank. Some of AREA15’s top experiences include the marquee attraction Omega Mart, an expansive art installation that resembles a grocery store, Birdly, a flight simulator that sends users soaring over cityscapes, and Haley’s Comet, a hang-gliding-style motorized zipline ride. There are also several restaurants, snack bars, lounges, and cocktail bars that are just as bright and bold as the exhibits themselves. Additionally, be sure to check out Oddwood, where visitors 21+ can order a drink while marveling at the 23-foot LED tree centerpiece that pulses with the beat of the music.
FlyOver Las Vegas
FlyOver Las Vegas is similar to Soarin’ Around the World at Disneyland–but even better. Take “flight” in a simulated hang-glide ride while beautiful destinations emerge on an ultra-high-definition screen that spans more than 52 feet. The experience is enhanced with surround sound and gusts of wind for a full sensory experience. Current rides include Wonders of the American West, Iceland, Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, and the venue’s newest addition, Believe Chicago.
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Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Experience
For a high-rise escape from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, take a trip to the top of Paris Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower for an unforgettable romantic getaway. A half-scale replica of the real thing, the Vegas version of the Eiffel Tower has an observation deck with stunning 360-degree views. You won’t want to miss the Bellagio Fountains from this angle! To add to the magic, book a dinner reservation at the elegant Eiffel Tower Restaurant.
High Roller
Eager to take your Vegas vacation to new heights? Board the High Roller and enjoy an incredible 360-degree view of the Las Vegas Valley. Located at the east end of The LINQ Promenade, the world’s tallest observation wheel even provides an in-cabin open bar (with a personal bartender) for an extra fee. The entire ride usually takes about 30 minutes and peaks at around 550 feet in the air.
Skypod Viewing Deck
Standing at 1,149 feet, The Strat is one of the tallest freestanding structures in the United States. Ride the elevator to the Skypod observation deck on the 108th floor, where you can walk around the perimeter for full views of the surrounding area (and grab a cocktail at 108 Drinks). An outdoor viewing area is on the 109th floor, where you can enjoy the rush of thrill rides that dangle over the edge.
Bodies…The Exhibition
For an intriguing, educational experience, visit Bodies…The Exhibition. The attraction features preserved human bodies, displayed to allow an inside look inside the human body. Three-dimensional exhibits–including 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 partial-body specimens–let visitors gain a better understanding of the body’s different systems. Similarly, an exhibit from another company, Real Bodies, is on the lower level of the Horseshoe casino.
