10 Things to Do in Las Vegas in January

January is a time with a lot of tourist flow in the Capital of Sin, something that can complicate your life if you have not previously decided what to see and what to do in Las Vegas.

So you can buy tickets or book dates and times in advance, in this post I explain what are the most important events and attractions that take place in January in Las Vegas.

Visiting the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas by helicopter or sightseeing tour is one of the great things to do in Las Vegas in the winter, especially in January, as conditions are very favorable to see this beautiful National Park with a layer of snow worthy of a museum painting.

In fact, there are many people who choose to visit Las Vegas specifically in the month of January to venture into the Grand Canyon and enjoy magnificent views of this wonder of nature under a blanket of snow.

Hiring a light aircraft flight to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas will allow you to appreciate the best views from the heights and will undoubtedly be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.

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• Price: 210 euros per person.
• Duration: 4 hours.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the field hockey team of this city in Nevada and January is, precisely, a very interesting month to enjoy this sport, since it coincides with the mid-season of the North American field hockey league, the NHL, in which American and Canadian teams compete to take home the trophy.

Going to a bar with a typical atmosphere, order a beer and enjoy an ice hockey game is one of the plans to see and do during the nights in Las Vegas.

But I really recommend that, if you are interested in this sport, do not miss the opportunity to book tickets to see the Vegas Golden Knights in their stadium, the T-Mobile Arena. Undoubtedly one of the best things to do in January in this city.

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• Schedule: games usually start at 7:00 p.m.
• Price: from 74 €, depending on the game, the seats you choose and how far in advance you book your tickets.

The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens stands out in January as an ideal time to visit because of the variety of exhibitions that are held.

This activity is free and you can enjoy it at any time of the day just by entering the Bellagio Hotel facilities, but I advise you to do it at night to take advantage of the visit to see the spectacle of the fountains of this hotel, which are illuminated after sunset.

You are also very close to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas, which is an excellent opportunity for you to go up to its observation deck to enjoy one of the best views in all of Sin City.

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• Hours: The Eiffel Tower Las Vegas observation deck is open from 12:00 noon to midnight.
• Price: the entrance to the Las Vegas Eiffel Tower costs 28 euros.

Buffets abound on every corner of the Strip and many offer themed dinners dedicated to the New Year's celebration. In addition, many large hotels, such as the MGM Grand, offer shows and exhibitions on this date.

Likewise, if the Chinese New Year falls in January, you should not miss the opportunity to try its delicious cuisine and specialties. The meals celebrating this date are especially abundant.

Another fantastic plan is to take a gastronomic tour in Las Vegas where you will taste typical dishes of Las Vegas gastronomy. Delicious!

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• Schedule: starts at 12:00 and lasts three hours.
• Price: 112 euros.

If you love technology and are a regular consumer of the latest innovations, then you need to include the Consumer Electronic Show on your list of 10 things to do in Las Vegas in January.

Meta, Google and Tesla are some of the big names that are usually present every year at this magnificent event organized by the Consumer Electronics Associations of the United States.

Here's my idea: take a tour on one of the best tour buses in Las Vegas and get off at the stop closest to CES. Once there, tour the halls and attend the conferences that interest you most, and you can even buy some of the latest gadgets!

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• Schedule: varies depending on the conference.
• Price: from about $100 to $300, depending on how far in advance you book.

National Buffet Day in the United States falls on January 2, and if you're lucky enough to be in Las Vegas on this date, you'll want to take advantage of the wide variety of buffets offered at restaurants throughout the city.

Dinner**, breakfast, lunch or snacks**. No matter what time of day you find yourself, you will always find a buffet with enough variety to take you around the world, gastronomically speaking. In fact, if you plan your schedule well, you can arrange a private transfer from the Las Vegas airport directly to a buffet.

And if you are not in Las Vegas on January 2 but you are interested in gastronomy, remember that taking a gastronomic tour in Las Vegas is a more than delicious option.

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• Schedule: starts at 12:00 and lasts three hours.
• Price: 112 euros.

The Irish band U2 has a permanent home in Las Vegas, specifically at the MSG Sphere, and although they perform concerts practically all year round, January is a spectacular time to attend a concert.

Inside the "sphere" you will forget the cold of Las Vegas and the lights that envelop this space will take you to a new dimension. You will be able to sing along to U2 songs, feel the warmth of the audience and vibrate to the rhythm of the music of one of the soundtracks of your life.

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• Price: there are many prices, depending on the time in advance and the place where you want to enjoy it.
• Schedule: concerts start at 8:00 pm.

Traveling to Las Vegas in January is synonymous with celebrating the New Year. Whether in your hotel or in any of those located on the iconic Strip, you will find events that revolve around the joy that defines the first week of the year.

Contests, special poker tournaments, themed dinners or discounts are some of the alternatives that may be appearing in the facilities of these hotel complexes. And it's up to you to walk around and find the one that suits you best, as events change every year.

The most famous casinos in Las Vegas, such as the MGM Grand or the Bellagio, usually organize fabulous attractions for tourists to see the New Year of their lives.

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• Price: varies depending on the hotel or casino.
• Hours: the city's casinos are usually open 24 hours a day.

Until mid-January you still have the chance to skate on the ice rink that is installed every year at the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino for the winter season and the Christmas holidays.

It is a terrace that offers a full view of some iconic corners of the Strip, such as the Paris Hotel's globe or the entrance to the Bellagio Hotel.

This is a plan that you can include in your list of places to see in a 1-week visit to Las Vegas, as long as you are in the city during the first two weeks of January. In addition, children over the age of 2 can access the grounds, so it is also one of the things to see and do in Las Vegas if you are traveling with children.

You can rent your skates there and even try some of their themed cocktails to continue enjoying the essence of Christmas even in the month of January.

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• Price: from $50 for two people for one hour of skating.
• Hours: during the night, from sunset until approximately 10 pm.

Las Vegas is synonymous with adult entertainment, in all its versions and dimensions. For this reason it is quite logical that the adult film industry's annual expo is held every January in Sin City.

It is a 4-day event and the Virgin Hotel is the facility in charge of hosting the hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors.

If you are interested in discovering a more intimate look at the performers and production houses related to this sector of the seventh art, this event may be for you.

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• Price: from $45 to $350.
• Hours: activities usually start before noon until after 9 pm.