Things to do Today
Go shopping at the Premium Outlets
Find deep discounts on name brands at the Premium Outlets North (by Las Vegas Blvd. and Warm Springs) and Premium Outlets South near Downtown. Both locations are just 10 minutes away from the Strip with designer clothes and other items on sale.
Hours are 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday-Saturday.
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Visit the Shark Reef Aquarium
Explore the beauty of nature, animals, and sea life at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. The highlight is a 1.3 million-gallon tank with a walk-through tunnel featuring sharks and thousands of exotic fish. You can also feed rays and sea turtles and even get an up-close look at a Komodo dragon. The aquarium is a fun and interactive learning experience, open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last admission at 7:00 PM.
Mingle with wax celebrities at Madame Tussauds
Running strong for more than 20 years now, the first-ever U.S. location for the famous wax museum features faithful recreations of more than 100 newsmakers and celebrities. The exhibits rotate regularly and include Vegas icons like DJ Steve Aoki, Mike Tyson, and the cast of The Hangover. A 4D experience lets guests join Marvel superheroes in an action-packed cinematic adventure.
Madame Tussauds is open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last entry at 7:45 PM.
Take a gondola ride at the Venetian
It’s one of the most romantic things you can do in Las Vegas. Hop on board a gondola with someone special and float through the waterways of the Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes. You’ll glide past storefronts, beneath bridges, and enjoy a live serenade. It’s about as close to Old World Venice as possible without leaving the Strip.
Gondola rides are available Sunday–Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday–Saturday until midnight. Outdoor rides operate daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, weather permitting.
Watch a fountain show at the Bellagio
It's one of the most iconic sights in Vegas. The Fountains at Bellagio provide water shows set to music every 15-30 minutes. More than a thousand jets shoot water nearly 500 feet in the air while the likes of Celine Dion and Frank Sinatra play in the background. Best of all, the shows are free to watch. Pick out a spot on the sidewalk by Las Vegas Boulevard for the best vantage point.
The Bellagio fountains operate 11am-midnight Sunday, 3pm-midnight Monday-Friday, 10am-midnight Saturday.
Grab a drink at the Peppermill
Get a taste of old school Vegas at the Peppermill Lounge. Take a seat by the indoor firepit, surrounded by vintage neon lights. A neighboring diner has burgers, breakfast, and other greasy favorites. The Peppermill is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But you can take advantage of a long happy hour 3-6 p.m.
Soak in the views at the Eiffel Tower
The centerpiece of the Paris Las Vegas resort is an authentic half-size replica of the Eiffel Tower. Take an elevator to the observation deck to soak in the views 46 stories above the Las Vegas Strip. Don't forget to take a few photos. A new light show illuminates the tower every 30 minutes after dark. If you're hungry, grab a meal at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, which has its own mid-level views of the Strip.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck hours are 9AM–12AM. More info and tickets.
Stop and smell the roses at the Bellagio
The Conservatory and Bontanical Gardens is a free attraction in the lobby of the Bellagio. The exhibits change with the season, featuring ellaborate floral displays crafted with thousands of flowers, trees and decorations. It's one of the most crowded and photographed spots in Vegas, but you've got to see it at least once. The display is open 24 hours.
Explore the food and drink scene in Chinatown
It's a bit of a secret, but Las Vegas has one of the most intriguing Chinatown dining scenes in the country. Whether it's robatta-grilled meats at Raku, spicy Sichuan at Chengdu Taste or even a casual take on French fine dining at Partage, there is incredible variety to be enjoyed throughout the district. Check out bars like Golden Tiki for cocktails or the Sand Dollar for whiskey. Chinatown is just west of the Strip on about two miles of Spring Mountain Road easily reachable by taxi or rideshare.
Drive golf balls at Topgolf
It's hard to find a more fun place to drive golf balls in Las Vegas. Located behind the MGM Grand, Topgolf has three levels of hitting bays plus food, drink and even a couple swimming pools. The Las Vegas Strip serves as the backdrop and is especially colorful at night. Topgolf also hosts special events like concerts by national acts and sports viewing parties.
Hours are from 9am to 2am.
Experience Virtual Reality at the MGM Grand
Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency represents the entertainment of the future. Don goggles and backpacks to play 3D virtual reality games, including walking up ramps, traveling through space, or shooting guns around corners. It’s hard to believe you’re really just roaming around a single padded rectangular room. Perfect for a group of friends who want to compete against each other to secure the highest score.
Hours are 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily. Ages 13 and older (an adult must accompany participants under 18).
$50 per person for a 30-minute session.
Fly a plane at Sky Combat Ace
This real-life adventure allows you to ride with an experienced pilot in a combat plane. When the time is right, passengers can even temporarily take over the controls. Spin through the air while perfomring aerial stunts or engage other planes in a simulated dogfight. Based at the Henderson Executive Airport, Sky Combat Ace is all about thrills and speed in a safe, secure environment. Flights are available 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily.
Compete in esports
We already know video games are big business. Now they've become their own form of competitive sport. Las Vegas is fast becoming a hub for esports. Visit the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor, a two-level venue that hosts tournaments, special events, and stations for anyone to play.