Things to do – SO MANY! There is a rich history of civil rights and the roots of rock-n-roll! You will need at least 3-4 days:
Category: History
Las Vegas, NV: Things to Do
Great Museums here! Who knew?
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- Haunted Museum – 1938 Haunted property!
- Nevada National Security Site Tours – NOT TO BE MISSED!
- National Atomic Testing Museum – Best museum in town!
- Neon Museum – SO MUCH FUN (outdoors)!
- Mob Museum – Great history of Cosa Nostra
- Mob Museum Speakeasy – Grab a cocktail learn about the Roaring 20’s
- Hollywood Car Museum – Vehicles from movie and TV history
- Natural History Museum – Egypt, Prehistoric Mammals, Marine Life
- Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort – First settlement from 1955
- Pinball Hall of Fame – World’s largest Pinball collection
Other Super Fun Places to Visit and Participate!
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- Arts District – Independent businesses and creatives
- Elevated Spirits Cocktail Series – Learn to make Craft cocktails!
- Flamingo Wildlife Habitat – Flamingos, swans, ducks, Koi fish & turtles
- Gamblers General Store – Fun supplies for any gambler – vintage, too
- High Roller Observation Wheel @ Linq – Party 550 feet above the Strip
- Lied Library at UNLV – Special collections section by special request
- Lost Spirits Distillery Experience – An immersive world to explore
- Marvel Avengers Station – Really fun for us superhero fans!
- Shark Reef Aquarium – Over 100 species in total sensory experience
- Springs Preserve – Train or trails through Las Vegas beginnings
- Titanic – The Artifact Exhibition – Over 250 authentic artifacts
- Vegas Mob Tour – Most authentic Mob tour in Vegas
Outside Vegas Fun Places to Visit!
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- Kiel Ranch Historic Park – Early Las Vegas Settlement Site
- Lion Habitat Ranch – Book the tour; SO worth it
- Lost City Museum – Boulder Dam Park Museum
- Mount Charleston – Hiking trails, camping and biking
- Nevada Southern Railway Museum – Ride the rails form 1930’s
- Nevada State Museum – Natural & cultural heritage
Entertainment
I’m more into the musical performances, but those change constantly, so check websites like Vegas.com for a current list of shows.
I highly recommend seeing as many tributes and traditional performers while they are still with us. Don’t miss Rich Little at the Tropicana and The Rat Pack is Back at the Tuscany.
Conventions
There are a LOT of conventions here each year. My personal favorites are:
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- Barbershop Harmony Society Convention (not every year)
- Star Trek Convention
- Tea Expo (not every year)
