Las Vegas is famous for many things. In addition to its iconic casinos that attract gamblers from all over the world, the city also boasts a wide range of entertainment, from acrobatic shows by Cirque du Soleil to amazing magic shows performed by renowned illusionists. However, there’s much more to Vegas than meets the eye.
As you explore beyond the grand casinos of the Strip, you’ll find a host of unexpected and unique activities. From filming location visits to desert tours, there are countless out-of-the-ordinary experiences that make Sin City even more fascinating. Here are 11 different activities that will change your view of Las Vegas.
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Experience a thrilling experience behind the wheel of a supercar in Las Vegas. If you’re looking for a fun alternative to parties and casinos, why not swap the drinks for a high-speed race at Speedvegas? There, you can choose from a variety of sports cars and drive up to 10 laps around a racing circuit, reaching speeds of up to 208 km/h. And if you don’t have a driver’s license? Don’t worry, there are options to take a ride as a passenger with a professional driver.
Drifting Ride-Along Experience On A Real Racetrack
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Discover secret pizzerias and bars
Exploring Las Vegas with a local guide is a great way to discover hidden gems in the city. Joining a food tour of the Strip will take you to unique speakeasies and affordable restaurants, as well as stopping at Secret Pizza, a secret and delicious pizza joint.
Small Group Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
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Play in a giant sandbox
Unleash your inner child at Dig This Las Vegas, where you can drive heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers. And if you’re traveling with kids, they can join in too, operating construction trucks in a kid-friendly version.
Las Vegas Heavy Equipment Playground
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Dive into immersive art
If you’re into quirky entertainment, you can’t miss AREA15, an immersive art center that’s home to attractions like the Omega Mart, a surreal supermarket. The space also features the Illuminarium, a 4K immersive cinema that transports visitors to other universes, from the African savannah to outer space.
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15
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Unleash your anger in a destruction room
Need to blow off some steam? Instead of hitting the gym, head to the Wreck Room, a destruction room where you can smash objects to your heart’s content. Put on your safety gear, grab a tool, and start shredding — without worrying about cleaning up the mess afterward.
Wreck Room — A Destruction Experience
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Learn about indigenous history
If you’re interested in history, take a trip to the Lost City Museum, about an hour from Las Vegas, where you can learn about the Pueblo people who inhabited the area for centuries. Combine the tour with a visit to Valley of Fire State Park to see the ancient Moapa petroglyphs.
Valley of Fire and Lost City Museum Tour
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Try to spot UFOs
Are you a fan of aliens? Many people in Nevada believe that the area is a hotspot for UFO sightings. Drive along the Alien Highway (Route 375) to Area 51 and join a themed tour to explore this region famous for conspiracy theories and alien sightings.
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Visit the most famous pawnshop in the world
If you’re a fan of the TV show “The Big Deal,” you might want to visit the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. Take a tour of the filming locations and see other locations in the city where reality shows like “American Restoration” and “Counting Cars” are filmed.
Las Vegas Pawn Stars & Reality TV Shows Tour
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Relive the Wild West
Venture to Goodsprings, a small town 30 miles from Las Vegas, where you can visit the Pioneer Saloon, a historic bar that looks like it’s straight out of the 19th century. Some even say the place is haunted by former patrons. Why not find out for yourself on a ghost-hunting tour?
Desert RZR Adventure with Lunch at the Historic Pioneer Saloon
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Fly over the Grand Canyon
An amazing way to get out of the city is to book a helicopter tour that will take you over the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam and even the Las Vegas Strip, all in one exhilarating flight.
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Learn about the mafia
Much of Las Vegas’ history is tied to the Mafia, which helped build the city’s first casinos. At the Mob Museum, you can explore the influence of the mob on Vegas and the 20th-century American scene through interactive exhibits, a crime lab and even a weapons simulator.
Las Vegas Mob Museum Admission Ticket
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