Julie & Osho

January 4, 2025 • Las Vegas, NV
229 Days To Go!

Julie & Osho

January 4, 2025 • Las Vegas, NV
229 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Things to Do

Whether it's your first time or it's your 100th time visiting Sin City, we want to share some of our favorite activities that will help you make the most of your trip.

Good Eats

While many hotels on the Las Vegas Strip offer fine dining spots linked to celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, and the like, it is worth noting that there will likely be at least one moment where you'll find yourself ravenous with nothing but WhiteCastle sliders within reach.


Avoid those moments by planning ahead with some of the awesome yet lesser known dining options below!

eat.

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707 Carson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
(702) 534-1515

Looking for a great breakfast/brunch/lunch in Downtown Las Vegas? eat. offers a great selection of American comfort foods with a fun culinary twist. Skip the overpriced Starbucks breakfast sandwich and give eat. a try!

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Village Pub and Cafe

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4178 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
(702) 733-8901

Located within the Ellis Island Hotel just off the Las Vegas Strip, the Village Pub and Cafe offers a phenomenal steak and eggs special for $9.99. You can choose to complement your meal with a sampling of tasty craft beers brewed on site at the Ellis Island Brewery. A classic and affordable option that is open 24 hours a day!

Hugo's Cellar

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202 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
(702) 385-4011

Looking for a romantic night out? There's no better spot than Hugo's Cellar, which is located inside of the Four Queens Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Treat yourself to tasty cocktails, a stunning four-course meal, and some fabulous ambience. You'll even be greeted with a red rose - how fun is that?!?!

Entertainment and Nightlife

In Las Vegas, there are multitudes of entertainment and nightlife options to enjoy. Just walking up and down the Strip and seeing what antics you get into is an experience worth relishing! A few of our greatest hits are highlighted below.

Fremont Street Experience

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Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
(702) 678-5600

Guests staying in Downtown Las Vegas will have unfettered access to the "Fremont Street Experience," which typically includes live music, roadside drink stands, a variety of intriguing street performers, and seemingly endless things to do and see.


If you're a bit of a daredevil, you can take a ride on the SlotZilla Zipline for an adrenaline rush to kick off your night on the town. As you can see, Osho was invigorated by his flight!

High Roller

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3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
(855) 234-7469

The LINQ High Roller is a 550-foot tall Ferris wheel in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. Kick back and take in a birds-eye view of the city, which is especially cool at night.

Cirque du Soleil

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Various Locations - Las Vegas Strip
(877) 773-6470

There are many shows to choose from in Las Vegas, and there's something for everyone whether you're into music, comedy, magic, art, something ~spicy~, or all of the above!


Our favorite is Cirque du Soleil, which has many different offerings along the Las Vegas Strip. Regardless of which show you choose, you'll be spellbound by the music and by the acrobatic talent of Cirque du Soleil's performers.

Outdoorsy Activities

If you'd rather spend time exploring wilderness instead of bleeding your wallet dry while partying at the casino, consider some of the stunning parks listed below - they are all within a 1 -hour drive of Las Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Mountain Springs, NV 89161, USA
(702) 515-5350

Red Rock Canyon is located in the Mojave Desert (which is super cool if you've never been!) and it is a 30-minute drive outside of Las Vegas. The conservation area features a 13-mile scenic drive, a variety of hiking trails, and spots for mountain and/or road biking. Visit Red Rock Canyon for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Nevada 89005, USA
(702) 494-2517

Don't miss out on your chance to behold one of the greatest engineering marvels in the world, the Hoover Dam! You can observe it from above from a walking trail along the highway, or you can can get an up close and personal view of the structure itself through a guided tour.


The Lake Mead National Recreation Area shares an access point with the Hoover Dam and is a striking blue jewel among red desert rocks. Lake Mead is fed by the Colorado River and three of its tributaries, and it provides drinking water to nearly 20 million people in Nevada, Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico. You can also swim, boat, hike, bike, camp, and fish at Lake Mead.


Both the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are located on the Nevada/Arizona border and they are a 30-45 minute drive from Las Vegas.

Valley of Fire State Park

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Moapa Valley, NV 89040, USA
(702) 397-2088

Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada’s oldest state park and it is a 1-hour drive northeast of Las Vegas. The park is famous for its brilliant red sandstone formations and ancient Native American petroglyphs. There are plenty of picnic sites, hiking routes, and an abundance of cool desert wildlife.

Planning a road trip during your Las Vegas vacation?

The following National Parks are within a day's drive from Las Vegas:


NEVADA

Great Basin National Park (4.5 hour drive)


UTAH

Zion National Park (2.75 hour drive)

Bryce Canyon National Park (4 hour drive)


CALIFORNIA

Death Valley National Park (2.5 hour drive)

Joshua Tree National Park (3.5 hour drive)

Yosemite National Park (6.5 hour drive)


ARIZONA

Grand Canyon National Park (4.25 hour drive)


If you are planning on visiting any National Parks/federally managed lands, be sure to plan your stay in advance since many parks have implemented reservation-based "timed entry" systems in the past few years to prevent overcrowding.