There are plenty of things to explore in Las Vegas that don’t involve partying and gambling. While you can get great savings by booking your Las Vegas flight and hotel in advance, it also helps to plan your sightseeing itinerary. Nestled along Las Vegas Boulevard, the Strip is home to city's most iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower duplicate at Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the Luxor Pyramid and Sphinx and the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian.
Downtown, you can peek into the history of the city at the Mob Museum. The Neon Museum, another popular destination, is dedicated to the city's most famous art form, the neon sign. The Fountains of Bellagio have been mesmerising visitors since their beginning. Their swaying waters and accompanying music is the highlight of magical shows here. During city breaks in Las Vegas, make sure to visit the historic Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, one of the country's largest reservoirs. If you're travelling with kids, the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is a must-see, housing over 1,200 marine species including exotic fish and sharks.
What to eat in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has a fun culinary history, and you'll find a diverse food scene that's worth exploring. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Hash House A Go Go. Savour the restaurant’s signature dish crispy potato hash, which can be customized with your choice of corned beef, roasted chicken, chorizo, meatloaf or veggies. Other Mama offers authentic seafood fare, including sashimi, crudo, oysters and ceviche. Blondies, a popular sports bar, offers casual American snacks. Other must-try restaurants include Lotus of Siam for Thai food, Sen of Japan, and Ferraro’s for Italian delicacies.
What souvenirs can you bring home from Las Vegas?
Las Vegas offers memorable souvenirs, with a range of unique items such as custom poker chips, Navajo turquoise bracelets and Nevada vodka. Known as the World’s Largest Gift Shop, Bonanza Gift Shop provides a huge collection of Las Vegas-themed goodies such as bandannas, glasses, key chains, coffee mugs and jewellery. Other wonderful gift items include tailored Elvis jumpsuits, Sin City Gallery prints, World Series of Poker memorabilia and Native American crafts.