By: Mansi Tanna By: Mansi Tanna | August 16, 2021 | Lifestyle,
Las Vegas is definitely a place for those with luck on their side and money in their pockets, but what about those times when you move away from the casinos?
There's a plethora of things to do in Vegas other than hit the slots and tables, whether you're looking for adventure, need a little rest and relaxation or need to commune with nature. After all, Sin City is also called the Entertainment Capital of the World!
When you're ready for a gambling break, try one of these fabulous Las Vegas activities around town.
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A Cirque du Soleil production is a must for anyone in Las Vegas, whether you're living in Sin City full time or just visiting. O is the famous company's water-themed production performed in the glorious Bellagio hotel, while Mystere is is performance based on the origins of life, and is performed in a custom theater at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Both will leave you equally amazed, and there's even more Cirque fun to be had when you check the full program.
Discover the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon and the neon Las Vegas strip from above with one of the scene's leading helicopter tour companies. Maverick offers stunning birds-eye views, perfect for a date or an unforgettable family moment.
Feel the wind in your hair and don't be afraid to scream on the top floor of the Strat Hotel. Shoot 160 feet into the air on the Big Shot, take an exhilarating ride on the X-Scream roller coaster, or dangle 900-feet about the Strip on the Insanity swings hanging on the side of the Strat's famous SkyPod.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful horticultural wonderland filled with awe-inspiring flora and sculptures, great for a leisurely stroll and the perfect background for an enviable Instagram pic. The Bellagio Conservatory and Garden celebrates the beauty of mother nature, transforming the 14,000-square-foot space each season with a different assortment of sounds, scents and colors. You might even learn something.
Speaking of the great outdoors, admire the colorful rock formations on the various hiking trails offered by Red Rock Canyons vast conservation area. If hiking is not your thing, the park offer a 13-mile scenic drive across the canyon that will have you in awe of this unique and important ecosystem.
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New to the scene is the musical adventure known as 27, which launched at the Virgin Hotel in May of 2021. Celebrate the lives and works of iconic artists who passed away at that cursed age, including Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Robert Johnson, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse. Honor their journeys, and experience music that changed the world forever.
The well-known grand canal shopping mall is an upscale go-to for anyone seeking luxury goods, high-fashion fits and Vegas-inspired souvenirs. It's a surreal space, modeled after the famous waterways of Venice, complete with indoor canals and gondolas ready to take happy shoppers around the mall, giving you the closest think to the true Venetian experience without an international flight.
One of the most iconic features of the Las Vegas Strip, the water show at the Bellagio will leave you speechless. The soaring fountains are choreographed with music and lights. It's an all-around sensory experience, the perfect way to end your night with loved ones by your side, admiring the spectacular aquatic show.
This luxury shopping destination is perfect for shopaholics from around the world. Placed inside the monumental Caesars Palace, visitors experience grandeur from the second they set foot inside. With about 160 specialty shops including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and more, the Forum is a designer shoppers dream come true.
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