Top 10 Vegas Attractions If You Visit Us This January
Las Vegas never sleeps and is always changing. That’s why so many visitors keep returning year after year to check out the new attractions, places to eat, and live entertainment. It’s always worth a return trip that never disappoints. Vegas is a fun place to visit at any time of the year. Here is a quick look at the top ten activities to work into your itinerary this January.
Sip A Cold One At An Ice Bar
Ice bars are common in cold European cities and now the trend has hit Vegas. Minus5 Ice Bar has three locations (Flamingo, Mandalay Bay, and Venetian) where everything inside the establishment is made of ice. The temperature sits at a chilly 23F and visitors receive gloves and a jacket as part of their $24 entrance fee. Children are welcome. To experience the VIP treatment, which includes a faux fur coat and two cocktails, the entrance fee jumps to $75.
Check Out Some Flippers And Bumpers
If you have never been to an interactive museum, then you need to stop by the Pinball Hall of Fame. Located near the Welcome Sign, you will be exposed to an incredible number of pinball machines that come from various eras. Some date back to the 1960s and many of them can be played for just a quarter. There is no admission fee, and the Pinball Hall of Fame is open from 10 AM to 9 PM every day. This is a must-see for the whole family.
Kill Time At The Mob Museum
Speaking of museums…this one, located in downtown Vegas, can be found in the former courthouse. It contains four levels of displays. If the history of organized crime interests you, then this is the place to spend a few hours. Some features you’ll see include a room covered from top to bottom in dollar bills and the Valentine’s Day Massacre brick wall. Admission is $22.95 and the facility is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Bet On It At A Casino
We can’t forget one of the main attractions of Las Vegas – the casinos. Known as the gambling capital of the United States, there are places to gamble everywhere you look and gambling machines are located in some of the most unusual places in and around the city. Whether you prefer poker, roulette, blackjack, or slots, you will find a venue somewhere nearby offering casino games to play. Possibly even in the hotel, you are staying during your visit.
Grab Dinner At A Celebrity Restaurant
Dinner at 3 Michelin Star Restaurant Joël Robuchon inside MGM Grand
Fine dining is one of the many features you will find along The Strip. That includes fine dining at one of the countless celebrity-branded restaurants. Names such as Joel Robuchon, Gordon Ramsey, Guy Fieri, Salt Bae, and Martha Stewart are attached to these establishments that offer a full spectrum of dining experiences. You’ll find everything from fast food to high-end fare and whatever you are craving, you will be able to satisfy. Dining in Vagas is something to appreciate to the fullest.
Catch A Major Performance
Another thing Vegas is well-known for is shows. These are not small productions, either. The city has been called the entertainment capital of the world for good reason. That’s because there is live entertainment somewhere each night of the week. That can be one of many residency shows, a music concert, a sporting event, or a theatre play. Big-name performers still make Vegas one of their stops which benefits everyone. Click here to read more
Take A Walk On The Strip
Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as The Strip, is a 4-mile long stretch of road that has become the most famous part of the city. It is home to casinos, hotels, restaurants, concert venues, and much more. Walking from one end to the other can take 90 minutes or you can hop on the Deuce bus which stops many times along the route so riders can see the famous sights. Time your trip right and you’ll see the Mirage volcano show or Bellagio fountain show.
Experience The Newest Place In Town
It is called The Sphere. The venue, which cost over $2 billion to build, recently opened in Vegas and offers what are being called “immersive entertainment shows.” What this means is that anyone sitting in one of the 10,000 seats on site will have their senses blown by the 360-degree screens, a sound that surrounds them, and shows that take them into a far deeper spectator experience. Tickets start at $69 and the most affordable shows are often in the afternoon.
Light Up At The Neon Museum
If you have ever wondered what happens to the old neon signs that get replaced along The Strip, this is where they go to die. The Neon Museum features signs that once greeted visitors from all over the city. Enter through the lobby of the La Conca Motel and you will find the Neon Boneyard. Admission is $20 during the day and $45 at night, which includes a light show. The venue operates daily from 2 PM to 10 PM and there are 90-minute guided tours.
Get Married At A Wedding Chapel
Getting married in Vegas is so popular that there are wedding chapels located all over the city. Plus, when you consider that the marriage license requirements in Nevada are extremely light, running away to get married in Vegas is quick, simple, and far from complicated. Vegas also boasts several “themed” wedding chapels where you can get married. Popular choices are the Little White Wedding Chapel, the Little Vegas Chapel, and the Graceland Chapel.
Final Thoughts
There is no shortage of things to see and do in Las Vegas, regardless of the time of year. January is no exception where the fun never stops and you can find something to occupy your time just steps away from the lobby of your hotel. In some cases, the fun is contained in parts of your hotel. Regardless, Vegas has it all and you can experience it whenever you want. That’s because the city never closes and you are welcome at any venue you choose to visit.
