Best Las Vegas Sightseeing Attractions and Activities

Las Vegas sightseeing is the perfect way to explore the city and to experience the unique attractions and amazing day trips Vegas has to offer. 

You'll discover that Las Vegas sightseeing offers entertainment for the whole family. You don't have to spend a lot of money. And did you know that some of the shows and attractions are free?

Popular Las Vegas Sightseeing Attractions and Activities 

Eiffel Tower Experience at the Paris Hotel & Casino

Address: 3655 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (888) 727-4758

Admission: Free

An icon of the Las Vegas city skyline, the Eiffel Tower is a popular Las Vegas sightseeing attraction located 46 stories up and is a half scale replica of the world-famous Paris, France landmark.

The observation deck features 360 degree city views and knowledgeable Ambassadors point out Las Vegas landmarks. 

A popular spot for weddings, the Eiffel Tower Experience is especially romantic at night. The views of the bright, colorful lights and the lit water show are unmatched.

Double the romance with dinner a few stories down at the 11th floor Eiffel Tower Restaurant.

Gondola Ride at The Venetian

Address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (877) 691-1997

Price: Monday – Wednesday: $34.00 per person, Thursday – Sunday: $39.00 per person

Experience a graceful and romantic glide down the Grand Canal in an authentic Venetian gondola.

Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies and through the vibrant Venetian streetscape as your singing gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal for a Las Vegas sightseeing ride like no other.

There is an indoor and outdoor Venetian gondola ride. Each offers its own unique views, both equally enchanting and full of wonderful moments.

Note: Reservation must be made in person.

Ticket Booth Hours

• Indoor Gondola: 9:30 a.m.
• Outdoor Gondola: 9:30 a.m.

Gondolier March

The Gondolier March happens twice a day. The team of gondoliers sing in unison as they march along the indoor canal. It’s their way of announcing their arrival for a day of serenading. Catch them live at 9:45 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., beginning at the gondola turn-around in the Grand Canal Shoppes.

The Bellagio Fountains

Address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 693-7111

Admission: Free

Take in a spectacular show of water, music and light designed to captivate. Step back, or find a comfortable perch to sit, and watch the dynamic performance set against the backdrop of the dazzling Las Vegas sky.

The Bellagio fountain show is one of the best free attractions in Las Vegas, taking place every evening in front of the Bellagio Hotel. The show features more than 1,200 dancing streams choreographed to music and lights and is visible from numerous vantage points along the Strip.

Each performance is unique in expression and interpretation; they always have more in store with each viewing. Enjoy this unique water show accompanied by an enchanting concert of opera, classical, Broadway and pop tunes.

The Volcano at the Mirage Hotel and Casino

Mirage Las Vegas Volcano, Photo by David Stanley, Flickr

Address: 3400 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 791-7111

Admission: Free

A famous Las Vegas sightseeing attraction, and one of the most well-known icons in Las Vegas, the Mirage Volcano, is an awesome sight to see and one of the best free Las Vegas sightseeing experiences on the Strip.

The volcano at the Mirage features amazing fire effects set to music from The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Indian tabla sensation Zakir Hussain.

The best vantage point is directly in front of the Mirage entrance (behind the valet kiosk), and if possible, arrive fifteen to twenty minutes early.

Mirage Volcano Hours of Operation:

Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain at Caesars Forum Shops

Mirage Las Vegas Volcano, Photo by Daryl Mitchell, Flickr

Address: 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109

Phone: (800) 338-2127

Admission: Free

The Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain is a 10 minute fire and water animatronic show. The statues are nine feet tall and come to life as they recount the legendary fall of Atlantis.

The visual effects and fountain come to life every hour on the hour Sunday through Thursday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to midnight.

The STRAT Tower Observation Deck

Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone: (702) 380-7777

Admission: $24.00 per person

The STRAT's iconic Tower Observation Deck provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Las Vegas Strip.

Located on Levels 108 & 109 of the Tower, the STRAT Hotel Casino and SkyPod Outdoor Observation Decks allow visitors to take in the spectacular view of the Las Vegas skyline from the tallest building West of the Mississippi while enjoying the crisp open air. For a closer look at Las Vegas iconic landmarks, mounted viewfinders are available.

Enjoy incredible views of the Vegas skyline from behind the floor-to-ceiling windows. There are signs available in the indoor deck that include facts about Las Vegas points of interest and history help guests make the most of their experience.

Fremont Street Experience

Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 678-5777

Admission: Free

A must-see Las Vegas sightseeing attraction is the Fremont Street Experience, a five-block entertainment district in historic downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Fremont Experience is pedestrian-friendly, and features free live concerts, more that 60 restaurants, and dazzling light and sound shows on the Viva Vision screen.

The centerpiece of Fremont Street Experience is Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen. The Viva Vision screen is 1,500 feet long, suspended 90 feet above the pedestrian mall below. The screen has 12.5 million digital lights and a 550,000-watt sound system.

Viva Vision features free light shows every night of the week. Fremont Street Experience also has an extensive schedule of live concerts and entertainment on three stages.

Town Square Las Vegas

Address: 6605 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Phone: 702-269-5001

Town Square Las Vegas is a shopping, dining and entertainment center located on Las Vegas Boulevard, and features favorite stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Sephora, bebe, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and more. 

Enjoy a day with the family on the pedestrian-friendly street and walkways while you shop, dine and catch a movie at the 18 screen movie theater. 

The Children’s Park at Town Square provides hours of fun for kids of all ages. Located adjacent to Town Square Park, the Children’s Park features a Pop Jet fountain, tree house, hedge maze, playhouses and more.

GameWork’s entertainment center features lounge-like bowling, indoor and outdoor patio dining, and a tournament-ready 100-seat LAN gaming center for online console and PC gaming. There are 125 video games, a 105" HDTV video wall for spectacular sports viewing and private party rooms for up to 500.

The Children’s Park at Town Square provides hours of fun for kids of all ages. Located adjacent to Town Square Park, the Children’s Park features a Pop Jet fountain, tree house, hedge maze, playhouses and more.

GameWork’s entertainment center features lounge-like bowling, indoor and outdoor patio dining, and a tournament-ready 100-seat LAN gaming center for online console and PC gaming. There are 125 video games, a 105" HDTV video wall for spectacular sports viewing and private party rooms for up to 500.

Chinatown Plaza

Address: 4255 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: (702) 221-8448

Chinatown Plaza is a place to experience Asian culture through the retail shops.

The entire area serves as a small cultural exhibit, and signs scattered throughout contain factual information about Chinese art and history.

Enjoy the many arts and crafts gift shops and the only Chinese bookstore in Nevada. 

You’ll also discover the largest Asian supermarket in the city, a well stocked Chinese herb shop, high quality bakery, plants shop, jade store, and many other retail stores that will make you feel like you’ve been in Asia. As a whole, Chinatown Plaza is a series of large shopping centers with ethnic Chinese and other pan-Asian businesses.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite from exploring, grab something to eat from one of the ten restaurants with authentic Asian cuisine.

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