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A curated start-here list of the best things to do in Las Vegas with teens, from thrill rides and zip lines to free fountains and red-rock adventures, chosen by a lifelong Las Vegan.
Señor Frog’s at Treasure Island has closed, and with it its drag brunch. Here are the Las Vegas drag brunches and drag shows still running today, from a lifelong local.
Reggae in the Desert is Las Vegas’ longest-running roots reggae festival, held each spring at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater. Here’s the honest current status, the 2026 lineup, and where to find island vibes in Vegas year-round.
Step behind the bookcase at the 1923 Prohibition Bar inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place — a 1920s-style Las Vegas speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails, bourbon, live burlesque, and a hidden magic room.
Jammyland is a Jamaican-inspired reggae cocktail bar and kitchen in the Las Vegas Arts District, with rum-forward drinks, island flavors, and cozy fire-lit patios just off downtown.
HeadzUp Vegas, the 3D trick art museum at the Boulevard, has permanently closed. Here are the best still-open illusion and interactive art museums in Las Vegas to visit instead.