22. Visit the site of the first World Series of Poker

Binions on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada

Poker fans will be interested to view the WSOP plaque found inside Binion’s Casino, which hosted the first World Series of Poker competition back in 1970. At the entrance to the poker room, you will find a table top signed by various professionals: the ultimate photo souvenir for poker fans. Today, Binions is known as “the place that made poker famous.”

23. Plan time for the Eiffel Tower Experience

The Eiffel Tower at the Paris hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

Travel 46 stories up to the top of the famous replica for amazing panoramic views of The Strip. Great views both daytime and night, although a night visit wins the award for one of the more romantic experiences in Vegas. Tickets are just $25 per person. To complete a perfect date night, also plan a romantic dinner at the Eiffel Tower restaurant located on the 25th floor. This fine dining restaurant features upscale French cuisine and amazing views of the Bellagio fountains.

Gorgeous views of The Strip from the Eiffel Tower Experience in Las Vegas
Check out this incredible view via the Eiffel Tower Experience

24. Stroll around The Strip

Beautiful views of The Strip during the daytime hours - Las Vegas, Nevada

All of the resorts found on The Strip are beautiful in their own way, some featuring famous replicas like the Eiffel tower and Statue of Liberty, others like The Wynn and The Bellagio featuring beautiful fountains and gardens. Although not as romantic in the daytime, walking The Strip in the afternoon is a more relaxing, less crowded experience as the real crowds don’t begin to arrive until much later on in the day. Take in the beautiful architecture, explore the unique sights, tour the inside and outside of each casino, try out a new restaurant, take lots of photos, and have a good time! It pays to get up early!

25. Get out and explore the natural surroundings

Amazing scenery at Red Rock Canyon in Vegas

Despite being known as the entertainment capital, Nevada also happens to be home to many natural wonders, parks, biking & hiking trails, and other recreational hot spots. Within a few hours of Vegas, you can visit the Hoover Dam, The Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, and many other amazing places with great views of the mountains (did you know that Nevada is the most mountainous state?). One of the most unique things to do is to plan an all day adventure exploring Goldstrike Hot Springs, an intense 7 mile hike where you can treat yourself to a soak in a natural hot springs.

The beautiful South Rim of the Grand Canyon
The mesmerizing Grand Canyon is just 4 hours away

Pictured above is Red Rock Canyon, located just about 20 minutes off The Strip. This breathtaking natural area features a 13 mile scenic drive and miles of beautiful rustic hiking trails. A perfect place to get away from it all, if just for a few hours!

Colorful rock formations at Red Rock Canyon in Vegas
The colorful ancient sandstones of Red Rock Canyon

Other fun non-gaming options:

*Bike the River Mountains Loop Trail – This 34 mile long paved trail allows you to appreciate the natural beauty in Nevada.

*Enjoy thrill rides at The Stratosphere. Check out the different options available on The Stratosphere website.

*Take a romantic gondola ride at The Venetian. A perfect date option for couples visiting Vegas. Visit The Venetian website for pricing details.

Gondola ride at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada

*Explore the beautiful Bellagio. The Bellagio is one of the most luxurious casino resorts on The Strip. On site you will find an amazing fountain show, an award-winning spa, an impressive conservatory, great restaurants & nightlife, and a Gallery of Fine Art.

Views of the Bellagio at sunset
The Bellagio – still one of the classiest Vegas resorts!

*Go bowling. Various casinos such as the Rio and Red Rock Casino Resort offer bowling as a fun way to escape the heat for a few hours.

*Take a ride on the High Roller. This 550 feet tall Ferris wheel surpasses the London Eye as the tallest in the world! Views are great daytime and night, but of course a night visit is even more mesmerizing! Tickets are a bit pricey, but worth it for the amazing views. For more info, visit The Linq Hotel and Casino website.

The Linq High Roller as seen from the Eiffel Tower Experience in Vegas

*Visit a museum. Escape the heat for a while at the many different museums found in town. Options range from the educational to the nostalgic. A few ideas to consider: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and The Pinball Hall of Fame.

*Play arcade games at Circus, Circus. Those who want to play games without as much risk as the slots/table games will want to head over to Circus, Circus for fun, old-fashioned games like Skee-ball, ring toss, and horse racing. Even better, every half hour, you will be treated to an entertaining acrobatic circus show. Overall, it’s great fun for kids and those young at heart who want to bring back some of that nostalgic fun from decades ago at the fair.

What are some of your favorite non-gaming attractions in Vegas? Share some of your personal favorites below!