Monday, March 30, 2015

Fun Things To Do in Las Vegas That Don't Center Around Food, Drinks or Gambling

Did you know there's more to Las Vegas than bars, casinos, and the strip? Are you looking for things to do in Vegas?

Well, I'm always trying to think of things to do, so I started a small list. The list has slowly grown and I'm constantly adding to it. I hadn't thought about sharing it until a couple friends mentioned they were trying to think of things to do with their kids during Spring Break. So hopefully this helps!  I'd love to hear if you have any ideas I missed!  Happy Spring!!







1. Museum and Art Walks:


2. Botanical Gardens:

3. Mini golf: Get silly on a date with mini-golf, the king of non-sports. Relax, have fun, hit a ball through a windmill and have some laughs.

  • King Putt
    • Las Vegas: 7230 W. Lake Mead Blvd (near Tenaya)
    • Henderson: 27 Stephanie St.​ (near Paseo Verde)
  • KISS by Monster Mini-Golf, 4503 Paradise Rd. (across from the Hard Rock Hotel)
  • The Putt Park, 6085 S. Fort Apache (near Sunset)


4. Bowling: There a ton of places to go bowling in Vegas. Wear those sexy bowling shoes and don't worry about your skill. Just have fun!  It might be just me, but every time I go bowling, I think of The Dude and want a White Russian...


5. Batting cages:

6. Planetarium: Who doesn't love star gazing? The last time I went to a planetarium was on a school field trip in elementary school. Time to make some wishes on stars!

7. Dance lessons:

8. Laser tag: My personal favorite!!
  • BattleBLAST 
    • 8125 W. Sahara, Suite #200 (Sahara & Cimarron)
  • King Putt
    • 27 Stephanie St.​ (Stephanie & Paseo Verde)
  • Laser Quest, 
    • 7361 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Suite #103 (Lake Mead & Tenaya)
  • Warehouse Wars
    • 1841 E Craig Rd Ste A (East Craig, near Losee)

9. Paint your own pottery or canvas: You can sit next to or across from each other, have a delicious drink, and have some laughs. It's a great way to get the conversation going.

 10. Roller skating:

11. Ice skating:

12. Karoake & Live Music:
  • Elixir Lounge, 2920 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89014
    • Live music Fridays & Saturday nights 8pm-11pm
  • Bunkhouse, Downtown 
  • Bonnie Springs 
    • Karaoke: Friday Nights, 6pm-9pm
    • Live Music: Saturday Nights, 6pm-9pm

 13. Arcade:


14. Watch airplanes take off:  Get in your car, drive to an airport near you. find somewhere to park and enjoy as the airplanes fly overhead. It's a great way to bring up dream vacations! Did you know there's a cute little restaurant with a patio at the Henderson Executive Airport?! It's called The Landings and it's open to the public.


15. Indoor Rock Climbing: 

16. Get your adrenaline pumping:

17. Go to a workout class: Search online for a workout class in your area that neither of you have done before. Go have some fun while getting a workout!


18. Train Rides:
  • Springs Preserve: 20-minute narrated ride down the Preserve's 2.2-mile Exploration Loop Trail and uncover Las Vegas history.
  • Nevada Southern Railway in Boulder City: experience history dating back to the 1930's - the time this Boulder Branch Line was constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad to service the Boulder Dam project (click here for a $1 off coupon)
  • Las Vegas Railroad Society - there’s a new experience coming to Las Vegas. Construction will begin soon on phase one of the construction. Stay posted here. 
  • Play tourist and ride the Monorail.

When the weather's nice and you want to be outside: 

19. Go for a bike ride:

20. Have a picnic in the park and go play:  Play catch, kick a soccer ball around, play frisbee, fly a kite, play on the jungle gym - you get the idea. Just go play!!  Bring a blanket, drinks, and healthy snacks so you can relax, too!
21. Visit a wildlife and/or historic center: 

22. Kayaking and Standup Paddleboard: 

 24. Hiking and/or Day Trips: 

If you're looking for more road trips around Vegas, check out this website:  http://www.roadtripamerica.com/DayTrips/Las-Vegas.htm


Go do something different, be adventurous, step outside of your box, and go have fun!!

I'll continue to add to this list, so check back often! And if you have an idea for me, comment below!

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