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Best Attractions in Las Vegas (2026)

Las Vegas has two kinds of sight: the spectacle of the Strip and Downtown, and the desert landscapes that surround the city. On the Strip, the Fountains of Bellagio are free and run through the afternoon and evening, and the Sphere's LED exterior is visible from much of the boulevard after dark, while a show inside needs a ticket booked well ahead. Downtown, the Fremont Street Experience, The Mob Museum and the Neon Museum sit close together and make an easy half-day or evening, and the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign is a quick photo stop at the southern end of the Strip.

Plan the desert sights around the heat and the clock. Red Rock Canyon requires a timed entry reservation for its Scenic Drive from October to May, the Hoover Dam's guided Dam Tour is sold on site on a first-come basis, and many trails at Valley of Fire State Park close from mid-May to the end of September. Go early in the day, carry plenty of water and allow half a day for each. Springs Preserve, home to the Nevada State Museum, is a good choice for families and a hot afternoon. Most visitors combine the Strip sights with one or two day trips rather than trying to do everything at once.

10 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 attractions in Las Vegas

  1. Fountains of Bellagio Musical fountain show, The Strip (Bellagio)Free choreographed water and light show on the 8.5-acre lake in front of Bellagio, with fountains set to music that run from the afternoon until midnight.
  2. The Neon Museum Sign museum and outdoor boneyard, DowntownOutdoor museum of rescued casino and business signs north of Downtown, with daytime and evening admission, guided history tours and the Brilliant! Jackpot light show.
  3. Fremont Street Experience Covered pedestrian street and light show, Downtown (Fremont Street)Five-block pedestrian mall in Downtown Las Vegas under a giant LED canopy, with free nightly light shows, live music on three stages and the SlotZilla zipline.

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2. The Neon Museum

Sign museum and outdoor boneyardDowntown

Outdoor museum of rescued casino and business signs north of Downtown, with daytime and evening admission, guided history tours and the Brilliant! Jackpot light show.

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4. The Mob Museum

History museum (organised crime and law enforcement)Downtown

Museum of organised crime and law enforcement in Downtown's restored 1933 post office and courthouse, with a basement speakeasy and distillery, open daily from 9am to 9pm.

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6. Hoover Dam

Historic dam and visitor centreBlack Canyon (Nevada-Arizona border)

Historic 726-foot dam on the Colorado River about 30 miles south-east of Las Vegas, with a visitor centre, guided tours and a walk across the top of the dam.

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7. Sphere

Immersive entertainment venueThe Strip (east of The Venetian)

Giant spherical entertainment venue east of The Venetian, with an LED-covered exterior, a 16K wraparound interior screen, immersive films and concert residencies.

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9. Springs Preserve

Cultural and natural heritage siteWest Las Vegas (Valley View)

180-acre cultural and natural site built around the original Las Vegas Springs, home to the Nevada State Museum, botanical gardens, trails and family attractions.

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