Activities for Rainy Days in Las Vegas

Even during rainy days, you can take advantage of a host of exciting indoor activities in Las Vegas. It is famous for its shows, virtual reality games, simulators, tribute concerts and themed museums.

Ana Caballero

Ana Caballero

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Activities for Rainy Days in Las Vegas

Las Vegas | ©tookapic

Las Vegas is a destination that many people crave for, so it offers activities that never stop. Believe me, even when the weather doesn't cooperate, you can find alternatives to enjoy some of the best things to do in Las Vegas. From limousine rides to a virtual tour of the local attractions to a Michael Jackson tribute to a variety of comedy, magic and cultural shows, this city doesn't sleep even when it's underwater.

In fact, some people visit the city exclusively to explore the Titanic exhibit, which houses most of the artifacts recovered from the wreck. Another alternative is the wind tunnels, which allow you to experience the adrenaline rush typical of Las Vegas. Here is a list of all the activities you can take advantage of when the weather is bad.

1. Take a limousine ride in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Limousine| ©Николаев Андрей
Las Vegas Limousine| ©Николаев Андрей

The limousine tours in Las Vegas offer a dazzling panorama. In them, you can immerse yourself in a bubble of luxury and comfort and see the main attractions without worrying about transportation or the weather.

They are the perfect example that on rainy days you don't have to stay in the hotel and give up on seeing Las Vegas at night. Instead, get out and take advantage of the situation. You can choose the places you want to see from the limo yourself, but one thing you can't miss is a visit to the casinos on the Boulevard filled with neon signs. I also encourage you to pass in front of a hotel of the Middle Ages while you toast in the limousine with your family or friends.

Compared to other luxury experiences, it is relatively affordable, with limousines starting at €510 for eight people. The price usually includes the panoramic ride, transfers to and from the hotel, photographs to immortalize every moment and a bottle of champagne.

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2. Embark on a virtual Las Vegas FlyOver ride.

FlyOver| ©Jack Landau
FlyOver| ©Jack Landau

If it's not possible to go out and enjoy adventure and nature activities in Las Vegas, you can always immerse yourself in a virtual journey that will take you there. Suspend yourself in the air, spin over mountainous landscapes and raise your adrenaline to the limit by booking tickets for Las Vegas FlyOver, an immersive experience over the Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe and other unmissable natural sceneries.

This activity lasts approximately thirty minutes and every second will provide you with magical and realistic sensations. As the ride progresses, you will be shaken by the special effects that include sounds, scents, movements, textures and weather simulators of fog and wind.

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3. Play with your mind at The Mentalist 1305

Magic Show| ©TheAmbigus Magicians
Magic Show| ©TheAmbigus Magicians

Forget the bad weather at a magic and comedy show starring the famous Gerry McCambridge, who will amaze you with his mind-reading skills. It has been performed since 2005 and is ranked as one of the best shows in Las Vegas, due to its ability to connect with the audience. In addition, it is interactive and offers amazing demonstrations of intuition and perception.

You will leave the room without understanding how Gerry gets data from the participants as if he knows them. During the show he also often shares his story of personal overcoming, which adds an emotional touch to the performance.

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4. Travel back in time at the Museum of Natural History

Natural History Museum| ©Leo Boudreau
Natural History Museum| ©Leo Boudreau

The Natural History Museum of Las Vegas is another indoor plan, ideal for not missing a second of fun. Among its corridors it is impossible to get bored, as it offers dinosaur exhibits, including life-size animatronics and fossil specimens. As you walk through its aisles, other extinct species such as ichthyosaurs and other sea creatures are likely to come to life.

It is divided into two floors and, beyond the dinosaurs, you will find mummies and objects that belonged to ancient civilizations. You'll also get a close-up look at **Nevada'**s ecosystems, where you can touch rocks and explore geological phenomena. Additionally, I encourage you to take the opportunity to learn about the founding of the city or enjoy special activities at the planetarium.

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5. Have fun at a live comedy club.

Planet Hollywood| ©Jim G
Planet Hollywood| ©Jim G

Venture to a comedy show and enjoy an evening with a difference, where laughter and entertainment will not be lacking. Las Vegas brings together the best comedians in the country, usually for nightly shows. The only rule is to let yourself go and enjoy the jokes and energy that characterizes these events.

There are different options, but among the favorites is the Comedy Club, for which you must book tickets in advance. It is one of Planet Hollywood' s best shows and takes place inside the V Theater. It revolves around a stand-up routine, where they tell jokes and anecdotes about everyday life, relationships, pop culture and personal experiences.

Alternatively, you can buy tickets to the LA Comedy Club, where you'll laugh out loud and experience a night of entertainment at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino. Of course, you will enjoy improv sets and different styles of comedy.

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6. Enjoy a Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

Michael Jackson Tribute| ©SUPERADRIANME
Michael Jackson Tribute| ©SUPERADRIANME

Michael Jackson's legacy is immortalized, in fact in Las Vegas you can take advantage of a concert featuring the King of Pop's greatest hits. You'll enjoy about an hour of music, acting and dancing, and you'll be able to move to the rhythm of Thriller while remembering his iconic dance moves, with an imitation that will make you think you have Michael himself in front of you.

It is an emotional experience full of charisma where you will enjoy his works surrounded by other people who share the same admiration for the artist. You will find this kind of shows in different parts of Las Vegas, but the most reputable one takes place at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, located on the strip. It is undoubtedly one of the best activities in town that attracts fans and even casual listeners.

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7. Meet your favorite celebrities at the Madame Tussauds Museum.

Madame Tussauds| ©Scarlet Sappho
Madame Tussauds| ©Scarlet Sappho

To take shelter from the bad weather, you can also purchase tickets to the Madame Tussauds Museum. This worldwide chain offers an unforgettable experience, where every corridor is full of fun surprises. You can see wax replicas of fictional characters and iconic figures from politics, art and music.

Elvis Presley is the King of Rock and Roll and, of course, he is located in the central part of the museum, so you can have your picture taken with his wax version. You can also find statues of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, George Clooney and more. Another attraction of this building is its Marvel 4D Experience, which allows you to become a character of the multiverse, face Loki and team up with your favorite heroes. You will have powers that will help you overcome obstacles built with amazing special effects.

At the end of the experience you can take a souvenir photo with the Marvel characters. And you can also live another multidimensional experience known as 7D Carnival, a carnival-themed game with sound effects, aromas, textures and fog.

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8. Visit the Car Madness set

Count's Kustoms| ©Mike Fonseca
Count's Kustoms| ©Mike Fonseca

Count's Kustoms or "Crazy about Cars" is a famous TV show that attracts fans of the automotive world. On a rainy day you can visit the film set and take a look at the collection of cars belonging to its creator, Danny Koker. This includes a Lamborghini Countach, a Cadillac Hearse Limo, a GT 350 Fastback and an 81 Corvette, among others.

You can take as many pictures as you like of the classic cars and discover the history of the series, as well as the curation work behind each vehicle collected. It's a unique opportunity that's a far cry from other popular attractions, ideal forfamily plans.

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9. Attend Vegas The Show

Show at Saxe Theater| ©Doug Clemens
Show at Saxe Theater| ©Doug Clemens

In the capital of entertainment and leisure, you can't miss a theatrical show. Among the variety of options, Vegas The Show stands out, which takes place at the impressive Saxe Theater at Planet Hollywood. This production includes music and dancing, as well as special effects and visuals that will take you through the city's cultural history. In fact, by the end of the show, you'll understand how it became a vibrant and wasteful city.

It's one of the most glamorous musical numbers, featuring icons such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. The show's chorus and dancers will dazzle you with exotic performances full of energy and charisma. Buying Vegas The Show tickets in advance allows you to avoid lines at the box office and guarantees you about 90 minutes of fun.

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10. Dive into the Shark Reef Aquarium

Shark Reef| ©Ken Lund
Shark Reef| ©Ken Lund

Another alternative to not stop your itinerary during rainy days in Las Vegas is to consider buying tickets for the Shark Reef Aquarium. Inside you will meet around 2,000 species submerged in aquatic habitats and live an unforgettable visual experience. In addition, you are allowed to touch some of them under the supervision of authorized personnel.

The pools of this aquarium shelter hundreds of angelfish, jellyfish, crabs, stingrays and sharks. In addition, it is possible to see Komodo dragons and other striking reptiles. This fascinating experience will delight you with a tour through the tunnels of the building to enjoy the sensation of immersing yourself in the sea.

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11. Appreciate the objects recovered from the Titanic.

Titanic| ©Victoria E
Titanic| ©Victoria E

The story of the Titanic that rocked the world continues to be a topic of interest that sparks theories and conspiracies. Booking tickets to the Las Vegas Titanic exhibit will take you on a journey back in time through more than 250 recovered items. The experience uses realism as a resource, thanks to replicas of the cabins and a copy of the central staircase.

The ship sank in 1912 and its remains lie 3,800 meters deep in the Atlantic Ocean. The closest you will get to its history is in this Titanic exhibition in Las Vegas, since the rest of the existing pieces are distributed among museums and collectors around the world.

Among the objects you will be able to see are:

  • The largest piece recovered from the ship's structure.
  • An unopened bottle of champagne.
  • The ticket of one of the passengers.
  • Luggage, porcelain tableware and whistles.

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12. Fly through the air in a wind tunnel.

Wind tunnel| ©Jamar Johnson
Wind tunnel| ©Jamar Johnson

If you are a fan of adrenaline, you can enjoy it by the ton in a wind tunnel while it rains. This experience guarantees you a flight with speeds up to 150 km per hour, inside a safe cabin and with the necessary equipment. You will discover the sensation of jumping from an airplane and you will be introduced to the world of skydiving, while staying in a safe area.

It is unthinkable that you can fly through the air on a rainy day, but Las Vegas defies the obstacles and makes it happen. But remember: to book a wind tunnel experience in Las Vegas you can't have medical conditions or be pregnant.

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13. Take advantage of the immersive adventures of an escape room.

Escape Rooms| ©Mark Paul
Escape Rooms| ©Mark Paul

Escape rooms are an excellent proposal as an indoor activity, and in Las Vegas you will find a wide variety of options. You will find themed rooms, as well as a myriad of puzzles and challenges to overcome in order to complete the main mission. As you progress, the difficulty level will increase and you'll go from simple puzzles to more complex mazes.

It is ideal if you plan to visit Las Vegas with children and want to share a family activity. It is done in groups and consists of going from one room to another for an hour and a half until you find the exit by solving puzzles. Among the outstanding options is The Escape Room, where you can choose between a 50's prison, a world invasion and much more.

Alternatively, you can book The Cabin escape room, which offers an experience where you will have to piece together clues and decipher codes to get out of a deserted cabin.

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14. Stimulate your emotions in Fantasy Lab

Fantasy Lab| ©Eshter
Fantasy Lab| ©Eshter

To stimulate your emotions and abilities you have to book a visit to Fantasy Lab, a space with 7 interactive areas that will test your five senses. Its immersive and futuristic rooms awaken your subconscious to evoke fear, happiness, love, sadness, nostalgia, madness and other moods.

Specifically, the spaces are Labyrinth, Circus, Stars, Nightmare, Kaleidoscope, Insomnia and Illumination. Inside you'll find virtual reality challenges, models of mythological creatures, simulators, sci-fi games and replica spaceships.

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15. Climb to the Stratosphere Tower observation deck.

Stratosphere Tower| ©Jared
Stratosphere Tower| ©Jared

Las Vegas is breathtaking even during rainy days. While a visit to the tallest building offers outdoor attractions, it can also be an interesting plan to take shelter from bad weather. Venture inside to learn all about the Stratosphere Tower, while taking advantage of the indoor platform that offers amazing views, even on a cloudy day.

Inside, you'll also find exhibits about the tower's history that are great for hanging out. In addition, you can discover interesting details about the architectural structure and take a tour to learn about its operation, renovations and the recent addition of adventure attractions.

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