Las Vegas , as a city, is its own attraction. While many of us never get tired of gawking at the splendor of the Strip , there is a long list of thrilling things to do day and night. While outdoor attractions like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon are a short jaunt from the neon lights, for those who crave cultural content, here are 10 things you must see and do when playing tourist.
A Bird’s-Eye View As spectacular as it is from the ground, Las Vegas and its surrounding areas are sights to behold by air. Maverick Helicopters gives you the view you can’t get anywhere else: 4,000 feet above the ground. Experiences range from short stints above the Strip and date-night foodie tours to day-long sightseeing excursions to the Grand Canyon and heli-yoga outings on top of the Valley of Fire.
These “birds” also serve as a method of transportation during major high-traffic events, such as the Electric Daisy Carnival and NASCAR weekend. Plus, Maverick flies people from Las Vegas to the Coachella Valley for its music festival. Over-the-Top Golf If you came to Vegas to play and win, golf is a much safer bet than the tables.
Mandalay Bay ‘s whimsical mini-golf club Swingers has four courses (themed Clocktower, Hot Air Balloon, Carousel and Meteorite), carnival games, cult-favorite Brooklyn’s Emmy Squared Pizza and a fun cocktail program that puts a new spin on adults-only experiences. Known for its “competitive socializing” and “crazy golf,” S.
