The OG choice here, of course, is the Fountains of Bellagio — you sacrifice no local cred for loving the dancing waters. But it’s not alone; here are some other features of the city meant largely for visitors but embraceable by us:
On the Strip, you’ll walk your damn legs off between interesting sights. On Fremont, it’s all right there — and it teems with every kind of humanity. And entertainment: The free concert series picks up Aug. 19 with Taking Back Sunday.
This immersive exhibit’s frantic discombobulation works on anyone no matter where they hail from. It’s a great backdrop for selfies — but it will also power up your imagination.
Suggested by reader Amanda G., this place sounds like it could be Vegas cheese, but is in fact densely packed with crazy-cool occult items, serial killer kitsch, and spooky memorabilia.
- 👻 Pairs well with our episode about the haunted Las Vegas Strip. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
“People may be surprised to hear how much fun it is there,” says City Cast Las Vegas producer Layla Muhammad. “We walked up on a DJ and people dancing over there after a Knights game, and it was really fun.”
“Sooooo bad it's great,” City Cast co-host Dayvid Figler says of Sam’s Town’s funky diorama of live trees, waterfall, nature sounds — and laser-eyed animatronic creatures. “Never lets me down when I bring a friend. Even after five minutes of seriously, this?, they come to see the (laser) light.”