Las Vegas is unlike any other place on earth—full of wild spectacles and immersive experiencesworld-famous sporting events24/7 casinosexciting nightlifeand even natural wonders and relaxing parksnot to mention having some of the best dining experiences in the country.
Las Vegas has so much to offer and finding the best way to spend your time can be a bit overwhelming. What follows is a guide to the Strip and beyond – a list of attractions worth experiencing. Below are our picks of the best things to do in Vegas right now.
January 2026: Even the regular spots on this list have changed. Since we last updated this storythe Sphere has announced new residencies and launched a Wizard of Oz experience. The Mob Museum has updated its exhibits and AREA15 has opened a whole new district that includes year-round scare factory Universal Horror Unleashed. But we also added some reliable places and experiences for families including outdoor adventures at the Springs Preserve and on Mt. Charlestonas well as an over-the-top experience: hopping in a helicopter for a scenic ride over the Strip or to the Grand Canyon.
This guide was updated by Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Outall of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curatesee our editorial guidelines.
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