Things to do
At any given time, there are hundreds of events going on in Las Vegas.
These include shows, sporting events, museums, shopping, and outdoor activities.
Many casinos have “resident” shows (e.g., music, comedy, theatre, magic) in their main or secondary theaters, plus visiting shows. Please be sure to double-check age restrictions on shows. Las Vegas has a very eclectic collection of museums – many casinos have museum areas with changing collections. Almost every luxury brand name you’ve ever heard of seems to have a shop in Las Vegas.
For schedules and information about individual events, please visit:
https://www.visitlasvegas.com/
For a “what’s happening” podcast, check out City Cast Las Vegas:
Please be weather conscious. Carrying and drinking water is an important part of surviving desert summer.
Here are a few highlights:
Las Vegas Boulevard, The Strip
~15 miles from venue
Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants (ranging from mainstream to high-end), and performance venues for music, comedy and circus-style acts.
Downtown Las Vegas: Fremont Street
~12 miles from venue
The historic heart of Las Vegas, bustling Downtown is home to venerable casinos like the Golden Nugget, plus the Mob Museum with its interactive exhibits on organized crime. A vibrant LED canopy covers the Fremont Street Experience, a 24-hour mall with shops, light shows and the SlotZilla zip line. Drinking and dining options range from casual burger and pizza places to sleek steakhouses and glitzy cocktail bars.
Red Rock Canyon
3.3 miles from venue
Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada’s first National Conservation Area. In contrast to a town known for entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers outdoor educational and recreational opportunities, including auto touring on the 13-mile scenic drive, hikes from a few minutes to a full day, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, natural scenery, and a visitor center with exhibits and a book store.
https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon
