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Las Vegas is the city of vice but also of the most striking attractions, so in this guide you will find the best recommendations to go beyond the casinos on The Strip and get into the most outstanding activities so you can enjoy the city during your trip to the Far West of the United States.
From gazing at the city's skyline from the Eiffel Tower observation deck to discovering the Mafia Museum, Marvel's immersive experience, the Titanic exhibit, The Mentalist shows and Nathan Burton's magic show. In Las Vegas you'll have as many activities as there are people looking for options. Here's how to get the best tickets for all of them.
1. Tickets to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas
The Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas is one of the best known imitations of the monumental Parisian work and is located on The Strip, the heart of the city and the epicenter of the most famous casinos and attractions. At the top of this tower, which is built on a scale of 1:2, you will find a viewpoint that will give you a wide view from a height of approximately 140 meters.
The best time to visit to make the most of the 360° views is in the morning, when the sky is usually clear, or at night, to see the illuminated Las Vegas skyline. In addition, you can also visit the tower's restaurant and the gift store located next to the elevators that will take you to the top. I recommend that you opt for skip-the-line tickets to avoid delays.
2. Tickets for the High Roller Ferris wheel
The best alternative to see Las Vegas from the heights is to visit the High Roller, which with 167 meters to the top, is one of the highest panoramic Ferris wheels in the world. The total rotation lasts approximately 30 minutes and being located in the southern part of the main artery of the city you can also discover other landscapes, in addition to the brightness of the casinos on The Strip.
Among the tickets available you can choose an option that includes an open bar in the booth and entrance without queuing. Since it is one of the main attractions of Las Vegas I recommend you book your tickets in advance and be sure to also visit Linq Promenade, the neighborhood where the Ferris wheel is located and which is one of the most eclectic in the city.
3. Shark Reef Aquarium tickets
If you want to live an alternative experience in Las Vegas or you plan to travel with children or family you can choose to visit Shark Reef. This marine animal complex is located among the Mandalay Bay buildings and houses more than 2,000 species of aquatic animals, including sea turtles, piranhas, manta rays, crocodiles, jellyfish and, of course, more than 100 sharks, which are the star of the site.
During your tour you can participate in educational exhibits and interactive activities and also visit the home of the reptiles in the aquarium. There you will see snakes, land turtles and endangered animals such as Komodo dragons. You may opt for a guided tour or get your ticket to walk through the aquarium on your own.
4. Tickets to the Mafia Museum
There are many myths surrounding Las Vegas and one of them is that the city was born as a whim of organized crime bosses. In this museum, housed in a former federal courthouse, you can review the history of the jewel of the state of Nevada through interactive exhibits, a display of antique artifacts and biographies of gangsters such as Al Capone, John Gotti and Bugsy Siegel.
During the tour of the museum you will learn about the operations of the mafia, how the network of contacts that allows organized crime to manage the drug business, human trafficking, wiretapping and kidnapping works. You will also have a look at the policemen and federal agents who fought against the mafia, such as Donnie Brasco and Estes Kefauver and you can visit the gift store. I advise you to buy your tickets in advance for this museum.
5. Tickets for the Titanic exhibit
One of the most striking museums in Las Vegas is the one that reviews the history of the Titanic, the mythical ship that sank more than 100 years ago. In this exhibition located at the Luxor Hotel and Casino you will be able to contemplate more than 250 objects that were rescued from the shipwreck and learn about the most famous sinking through detailed replicas and plans of the investigations.
Among the items you can see during the tour are a part of the ship's hull, a closed champagne bottle, travelers' luggage and porcelain. You can also walk through the replicas of the first and third class cabins and have your picture taken on the luxurious staircase of the ship, which gained worldwide fame with the 1997 movie. If you book in advance you can get tickets cheaper than at the box office.
6. Tickets for a Michael Jackson tribute concert
The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at the Tropicana Hotel is one of the most popular music and dance shows in Las Vegas. In a show that lasts about 1 hour, you can listen to the most famous songs of the King of Pop and enjoy his team of dancers, who will take you back to the 80's and 90's, when the singer was the most famous artist in the world.
During the concert you will be struck by the artistic display, the lights, the performance and, above all, the large number of fans from all over the world who come every night to see the show. I recommend that you book your tickets in advance and that on the day of the show you get ready to experience one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas.
7. Tickets for the Marvel Interactive Experience in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the place to be for superhero fans, as at Treasure Island you can find an exhibit dedicated to The Avengers. This exhibit is called Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and has an interactive section that will make you feel like you are in a Marvel Universe movie.
During your visit you can tour the museum dedicated to the main characters of The Avengers, walk among the costumes they used in their movies and take pictures with the tools and armor they use. With your tickets you can also visit Bruce Banner's laboratory and feel like the real Hulk and at the end of the tour you can participate in raffles for visitors. The best time to visit this museum without queues is during the morning.
8. Tickets for Stratosphere Tower
Have you ever imagined what the views are like at 350 meters high? If the answer is yes, you can discover it from the observation deck of the Stratosphere Tower and if it is no, you can't miss the experience of traveling to the top floor in a supersonic elevator to enjoy the Las Vegas skyline and cocktails at the Air Bar, which has one of the best cocktail bars in town.
Stratosphere Tower is considered the tallest non-hanging construction in Nevada and is also the site of Thrill Rides and SkyJump, two of the most mind-blowing mechanical attractions in Las Vegas. If you like adrenaline, you can buy tickets that include access to these rides. This is an ideal activity if you plan to travel in summer, when the sky is clearer and you can have cleaner views.
9. Tickets for The Mentalist in Las Vegas
If you are interested in mind games and are willing to let yourself fall into the hands of Gerry McCambridge, then you can enjoy The Mentalist in a show that combines scenes of humor, magic and mind reading powers. During this show you will be amazed at how McCambridge guesses names, birthdays and hometowns of audience members.
Currently the Mentalist show is one of the most famous shows in Las Vegas and it is partly because national television has been in charge of broadcasting the show through reports. I advise you to buy your tickets in advance to avoid being sold out or to avoid last minute increases. Are you up for the experience of being held by El Mentalista?
10. Tickets for Vegas! The Show
Vegas! The show combines the glamour of a live show on The Strip, the sensuality of local dancers and the presence of some of Sin City's all-time icons, such as Elvis Presley or the famous Rat Pack, making it the ideal production to learn about the city's past.
During the approximately 90 minutes that the show lasts, you can listen to the best musical numbers, relive the performances of the most emblematic artists and immerse yourself in the glamour of a city that was created for entertainment and that does not leave any of its visitors indifferent. In addition, it is a show suitable for the whole family, so it is a plan compatible with a trip with children.
11. Tickets to Lion Habitat Ranch
Part of the fame of Las Vegas was based on the MGM lion and the urban legend that accompanied it. It was said that the feline had a room reserved in the hotel that the company had in the city, something never proved, so the truth is that the best alternative to observe lions up close in Nevada is to visit Lion Habitat Ranch, a zoo with more than 40 animals in a protected habitat.
At Lion Habitat Ranch you can learn about the lifestyle of lions, but you will also find ostriches, parrots, giraffes and other species typical of the African savannah. During your visit you can opt for your general admission ticket or, at extra cost, for a private tour of about 90 minutes to follow closely the activity of the lions and learn the secrets of this site in the desert of Las Vegas.
12. Las Vegas FlyOver Tickets
If you want to live an immersive experience with a virtual trip that will take you through the main sites of the United States, you can't miss Las Vegas FlyOver. This flight simulator will allow you to cross mountainous, wooded and underwater landscapes while you are suspended in the air.
The Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Zion Natural Park and the Mohave Desert are some of the places you can fly over while you feel the effects of rain, fog, wind and the aromas of each place. With tickets for this experience, which is available for the whole family, you will enjoy "flying" for approximately 30 minutes.
13. Tickets for Nathan Burton's magic show
Nathan Burton is one of Las Vegas' best-known illusionists, and it's largely due to the effectiveness of his tricks, in which he levitates guests in the audience, vanishes an elephant and transforms objects, among other well-known numbers. In addition, he also interacts with his live band during the show at the Saxe Theatre at Planet Hollywood.
Comedy is another of Nathan Burton's attributes, combining his magic numbers with monologues and performances that keep the audience entertained and relaxed in a show for the whole family. It's also a compatible activity if you plan to visit Las Vegas with children.
14. Tickets to see the Count' s Kustoms TV show workshop.
Are you planning to visit Las Vegas and you are a fan of the world of motors? Then you can't miss a visit to the famous Count's Kustoms TV show's workshop, where you can experience luxury classic cars and stories from one of America's top-grossing shows.
During your visit to the workshop you can take pictures with the cars and tickets for this attraction also include a visit to the Carroll Shelby Museum, the exhibition of the iconic local brand that became a racing legend, especially since its merger with Ford in the 60's. If you visit Count' s Kustoms in the morning you can have lunch at the bar located next to the restoration workshop.
15. Tickets to the Las Vegas Comedy Club
If you want to get to know the alternative side of Las Vegas entertainers, you can't miss the Comedy Club, which presents a 1.5 hour show every day where you can see live performances by comedians from all over the country as they try to build a career in the city.
During the show you will be able to laugh with established performers and also discover other amateur comedians, but you will have fun with each of the shows while enjoying drinks and fast food available for purchase at the club's bar. Please note that due to the content of the performances this is not an activity recommended for young children.