19 Must-See Attractions in Las Vegas

Everything starts with these five words: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! Rising and shimmering above the desert mist of Nevada, Las Vegas, bills itself the most dynamic, fantastic and all-embracing city on our planet, and it really deserves! A city which didn’t exist at the beginning of the 20th century, today, has become the most unmissable destination in the world, boasting 19 of the world’s 25 largest hotels and welcoming millions of visitors each year.

Nicknamed “the Entertainment Capital of World,” Las Vegas boasts a huge variety of entertainment options, complete with a dramatic array of luxury hotels, restaurants and stores. Everything seems to be legal here, and due to its tolerance for tons of adult entertainment, Vegas has earned the “reputation” of the Sin City.

So are you ready to put your “sin” into this real fantasy? All right, what we are going to do is providing you a photo album about the most crowd-pleasing spots in Vegas. Take several minutes for the pictures below and bet you will encounter some of them during the next trip to Las Vegas.

1. Las Vegas Strip

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There is hardly a place on earth that would rival Las Vegas Strip on the glitz and glitter! This long stretch includes all the best of Vegas, including luxurious hotels & resorts, casinos, boutiques, attractions and much more! Life can’t be more fabulous than that on this world famous strip!

2. New York New York Hotel & Casino

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Thrilling drops, unexpected loops and panoramic views of the Strip…they are all in one at the Roller Coaster in New York New York. How does it feel like to drop down 144 feet at the speed of 67mph? You will know it!

3. Caesars Palace

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Make a stop for the prestigious Caesars Palace for your next Vegas trip! It is more than a hotel, but an awesome complex, including 129,000 sq ft of casino, over 20 restaurants and cafes, landscaped gardens and pools, plus more than 120 stores!

4. Casinos

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What makes Vegas stand out of other tourist cities? Or what is the major draw of the Sin City? Bingo – Casinos!

It is bitterly hard to say how many casinos there are in Vegas. Wherever you go throughout the city, you can find casinos of various sizes with games of all types. One interesting fact is that you can never spot a clock in these venues, which may be a trick by Vegas to make you forget the time.

5. Paris Las Vegas Hotel

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This hotel highlights a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, which dominates the skyline of Las Vegas Strip and infuses the romantic atmosphere of France into sumptuous Vegas.

6. Downtown Las Vegas

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Though in recent years, downtown has to play the second fiddle to the glittering Strip, this area stays the central business district of Vegas and includes some of the oldest casinos and hotels. Thus, if you want a sneak peek into Vegas’ past glamour, downtown welcomes you!

7. Fountains of Bellagio

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Even if you are a tough guy without a romantic heart, Fountains at Bellagio hotel will make you soft! This show of water, music and light is completely free, a complimentary addition to your fun!

8. Treasure Island

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Mesmerizing atmosphere, sexy temptresses, powerful melodies, fantastic setting…if these things are your cup of tea, remember to make 18 minutes for Sirens of TI at Treasure Island. This performance takes place in the open air just at the entrance of the Strip, and you don’t have to spend a single dime for it!

9. Las Vegas Springs Preserve

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Still wondering what the area looked like before the establishment of Vegas? The Springs Preserve will tell you the answer by showing the past of what today we call “the Entertainment Capital of the World.”

10. Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel

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An ultimate hit for kids! As the epicenter of all Vegas entertainment, this indoor theme park encourages you to unleash your inner wild child and scream for the life! A refreshing escape from typical Las Vegas action!

11. Stratosphere Tower & Rides

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So you are a hero or a zero? Just go to Stratosphere Tower for a check! Get to the top of it for the best views of Las Vegas skyline. Challenge the one-of-a-kind thrills of the rides if you are a real hero!

12. Fremont Street Experience

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The glitz and glitter is exclusive to Las Vegas Strip, right? Wrong!

The best free entertainment of downtown Las Vegas, with intimate party ambience, makes Fremont Street Experience a must visit in Vegas.

13. Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel

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Have you ever seen lions roaming freely inside a hotel? Calm down! They actually live the hotel’s lush Lion Habitat, featuring 1.5-inch thick glass windows. Guests are allowed to take photos with lion cubs.

14. Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel

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Ocean and marine life might be the last thing we think of Las Vegas, a city above the dry desert. However, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel will tell you a different story! Over one thousand species of marine animals are housed in this sunken temple-themed aquarium.

15. CityCenter

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CityCenter confirms you that Las Vegas is also an art-inspiring destination! A number of art works, from sculptures and paintings to large-scale establishments, are just situated throughout this CityCenter, turning this area into a big strolling gallery!

16. Volcano Shows at Mirage Hotel

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Las Vegas night is ignited by the eye-popping volcano shows at Mirage, coupled with terrific water, lighting and sound effect!

17. Luxor Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Details

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If you a fan of the 1997 movie “Titanic,” then let this exhibition bring the history to life with a huge number of artifacts and exceptional replicas of this world-renowned ship. This time, let Luxor show you what happened on that fateful night indeed!

18. Excalibur Motion Rides

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Locked and loaded, the surreal “Spongebob Squarepants – The Ride” is to take passengers on a thrilling action-strewn ride. Located on the Fantasy Faire Level at the Excalibur, this 4-D motion ride promises that not a single rider can catch his breath.

19. Hoover Dam

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Minutes outside Las Vegas in Black Canyon, is Hoover Dam, a tourist hotspot as well as one of the top ten Construction Achievements of the 20th Century. Millions of visitors have come to catch a glimpse of this spectacle which stands at over 725 feet above the Colorado River.