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Things To Do
Top of the World Restaurant, Rides, & Viewing Deck
Located inside of The STRAT Hotel & Casino on the Strip, you'll find the fabulous ROTATING New-American style restaurant, "Top of the World". This is the best place to get a full 360-degree view of the entire city of Las Vegas and surrounding areas. The restaurant can get a bit expensive, but the meals are delicious… so we suggest checking the menu before you go. Reservations for dinner are REQUIRED in advance. However, if you'd like to just take the elevators up to the rides and viewing deck (without eating in the restaurant) that can be arranged as well. Please call ahead to The STRAT before your expected visit and verify ticket costs for the elevator ride, as well as any of the amusement rides available at the top of the tower if you dare. (Pricing and access to the tower changes often)
Grand Canyon Bus Tour + Hoover Dam Photo Stop
What to Expect: You’ve just been picked up from your hotel in our luxury tour bus, seated, your mobile ticket has been scanned, and now we’re headed towards the Grand Canyon! You’ll now enjoy a hot, sit-down breakfast before we begin today’s adventure. Next, a bonus stop at the Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge where you can capture some incredible photos! Continuing onto the Grand Canyon, your tour guide will tell you all about the Canyon and the Hualapai Indians. Included with this tour: Transportation to and from each location, full admission to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim, VIP bus access (an exclusive benefit for this tour), the previously mentioned breakfast, a BBQ lunch on the canyon rim, and two bottles of water. We return to Las Vegas at approximately 5pm. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather and our surrounding desert environment. Sound like your type of fun? Visit our TripAdvisor page to reserve your tickets. Link provided below.
The Mob Museum
Discover the scandalous stories of the mob’s most infamous gangsters at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas. Explore the fascinating exhibits, artifacts and digital experiences, learning more about the lives of Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, J. Edgar Hoover and many other criminals from Sin City and beyond. View the real St. Valentine’s Day Massacre wall, a Tommy gun, and try your luck in a decommissioned Nevada gas chamber chair. *For a fun surprise: Ask a staff member for instructions on how to get to “The Underground”, a secret area located in the basement of the museum. Once there, you will find an immersive history exhibit featuring a distillery with a private VIP room. Surrounded by artifacts from the 1920s, experience Prohibition-era craft cocktails in an authentic speakeasy for a taste of the past. The museum is open from 9 am to 9 pm. All guests must wear a mask. Save $10 per ticket by booking online in advance. Discounts available for NV locals.
The Neon Museum
Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the “Neon Boneyard”, a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby, and the “Neon Boneyard North Gallery” which houses additional rescued signs and is available for tours, special events, photoshoots and field trips. It is recommended that you visit at sunset or book an evening tour for the best experience. All of the lights are displayed outside, so please dress appropriately for Vegas weather. Open from 2pm to 10pm daily. Visit their website for tickets and more info.
The Lovers & Friends Festival
The Lovers & Friends Festival will be a two-day long concert with multiple stages hosted at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, located on the SW corner of Las Vegas Blvd & Sahara. This event is one of the world’s largest R&B and Hip Hop festivals, treating its fans to blast-from-the-past performances lead by legendary artists including: Usher, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ciara, Ludacris, Ashanti, TLC, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz and more. Full line-up: Lil Jon, Nelly, Ja Rule, Brandy, Monica, Timbaland, Akon, T-Pain, Sean Paul, Fabolous, Eve, The-Dream, Ginuwine, Xscape, Jodeci, Keith Sweat, Ma$e, Fat Joe, Cassie, Twista, Mya, Cam’ron, SWV, Trick Daddy, Pretty Ricky, Joe, Dru Hill, Next, 112, Mario, Donell Jones, Foxy Brown, Trina, Tweet, Amerie, Kelis, Juvenile, Too $hort, Ying Yang Twins, Mike Jones, Lloyd, Jon B, Baby Bash, Frankie J and Nina Sky. Sounds by Soulection. When: Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th starting at 11 am. Visit their website for more info or to join waitlist for tickets.
High Roller Observation Wheel @ LINQ Hotel & Casino
At more than 550 feet tall, the High Roller easily surpasses any ol’ Ferris wheel that can be found at your county fair. Instead, you’ll enjoy a revolution in 1 of our 28 extra roomy, air-conditioned compartments. Choose from day or night rides and watch as the desert landscape glimmers with neon lights as you soar high above. Each compartment offers a stunning 360 degree view of the Strip and the city of Las Vegas. Tickets are usually $25 to $30 per person for a 30-45 minute ride. 🎡