Besides playing at the casinos in Las Vegas, hotels have attractions with jaw dropping, breathtaking, show stopping memories that you don’t want to miss. So if you’re planning on taking a trip to Las Vegas, here are some attractions that are worth going to.
Volcano at the Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
Most of us have seen a volcano in our textbooks and know they erupt, but the Volcano at the Mirage will erupt right in front of your face. The volcano erupts at 7p.m. and runs every hour until 11 p.m.
Bellagio Fountains
3600 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 987-6667
Colorful waterfalls choreographically glide through the water with the sound of classic music playing. This gives the Fountain at the Bellagio what Oprah might call an “Ah hah” moment.
The X Scream Ride at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 380-7777
Okay, I know there are some dare devils in the world, but picture yourself hanging off of an 866 feet building. That’s the kind of adrenaline you’ll feel on the X-Scream ride at the Stratosphere Hotel. The X-Scream ride is one of four, heart-racing thrill rides at the Stratosphere Hotel.
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay & Hotel
(877) 632-7000
There are sharks and other sea creatures inside of the shark reef tunnel. You can walk through and see the sharks behind the glass swimming in the clear blue water with other tropical fish and it looks like they’re having a good time.
Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel
(888) 727-4758
Las Vegas has a neat replica of the Eiffel Tower that lights up before dark and makes really nice memorable pictures. When you reach the top, you can view a picture perfect moment of Las Vegas from 460 feet above. The price runs from $7.50-$22 and there are different dates to see it.
Gondola Ride at the Venetian Hotel
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV
At the Venetian Hotel, you can experience a bit of Grand Canal on the gondola, a boat famous in Venice. Sail under the tunnel on the gondola and through St. Mark’s Square. Gondola rides are $16 per person of for private tour it is $64 for two people.
Sirens of Treasure Island
(702) 894-7111
The Sirens of Treasure Island is a great pirate show right outside of Treasure Island. It kind of reminds me of the Indian Jones show at Walt Disney World, and both shows are really cool to watch.
Lions Habitat at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
These fully trained lions are in a glass cage with their trainers which looks more like they’re in a mini jungle. These lions will run, carry a ball, and look you straight in the face with no fear.
Viva Elvis by Cirque Du Soleil at Aria Hotel
3730 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89158
Elvis was a native of Las Vegas, and if you like Rock-n-Roll, the Viva Elvis performance is one you won’t want to miss at the Aria Hotel. Tickets start at $69 per person.
Burlesque University at Flamingo Hotel
(888) 902-9929
Showgirls were so popular in 20th century in Las Vegas. And if you’re interested, you can learn how showgirls dance, and get glammed up at the Burlesque University at Flamingo Hotel. You can even watch the professional showgirls at the Burlesque show on special dates throughout the year.