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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reports that a growing majority of visitors spend no money on gambling. The city has diversified dramatically — today's Las Vegas is a food, entertainment, outdoor adventure, and nightlife destination that happens to have casinos.
Entertainment (No Gambling Required)
- The Sphere — The most technically impressive entertainment venue in the world
- Cirque du Soleil O — World-class acrobatics
- The Neon Museum — History of Las Vegas through iconic signs
- Smith Center for the Performing Arts — Broadway shows, symphony, opera
- High Roller Ferris Wheel — Best city views
- Topgolf at MGM Grand — Multi-level driving range with food and drinks
Food and Drink
- Michelin-star restaurant crawl — 30+ stars within 5 miles
- Chinatown food tour
- Las Vegas craft brewery tour
- Cooking class at a Strip hotel
Outdoors
- Red Rock Canyon (20 min)
- Valley of Fire (55 min)
- Mount Charleston (30 min)
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (45 min)
- Zion National Park day trip (2.5 hours)
Arts and Culture
- 18b Arts District and First Friday
- Mob Museum
- National Atomic Testing Museum
- Discovery Children's Museum
- Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art