Things to Do · Attractions & Experiences · Updated 2026

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Las Vegas Monorail

The Monorail is my go-to shortcut when I don’t feel like fighting Strip traffic or paying to park. It runs along the east side of the Strip and connects major resorts, the convention center, and the arena, so you can hop between attractions, restaurants, and shows without a car. Whether you live here and want to leave the car at home or you’re visiting, it covers a lot of ground fast. Tip: A multi-day pass usually pays off if you’ll ride more than a couple times — check the official site for current fares and hours.

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702 Helicopters

For a true bucket-list view, 702 Helicopters flies you over the dazzling lights of the Strip with panoramic views of the whole valley. Night flights head toward downtown for perfect photos of landmarks like Fremont Street, the Bellagio, and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, and longer tours can take you out toward Red Rock Canyon and its crimson formations. Tip: Sunset and after-dark flights are the most magical — book ahead and check the official site for tour options.

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REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas

This exhibition features more than 20 preserved human bodies and over 200 anatomical specimens, and it’s honestly one of the more thought-provoking things you can do on the Strip. The galleries walk you through the body’s systems — muscle, the respiratory system, the skeleton — and how they change from our first breath to our last. It’s fascinating and a little humbling, and a lot of people leave reflecting on their own health. Tip: It moved from Bally’s to Horseshoe Las Vegas — same exhibit, new marquee. Check the official site for hours and tickets.

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Ethel M Chocolates & Botanical Cactus Garden

This is one of my favorite easy afternoons in Henderson. The Mars family opened this small factory to honor Ethel Mars, and you can watch chocolatiers making her recipes — truffles, brittles, caramels, and chocolate-dipped treats — without preservatives. Right outside is a botanical cactus garden that’s especially gorgeous during the holiday light display. Tip: The self-guided factory viewing and cactus garden are free — check the official site for hours and holiday-lights dates.

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Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf

This is a huge glow-in-the-dark 18-hole indoor mini golf course themed to the classic Twilight Zone, complete with out-of-this-world props, custom artwork, and a live on-course DJ spinning music, trivia, and competitions. There are also arcade games, bowling lanes, a gift shop, and a Syfy-themed wedding chapel. It’s affordable, wonderfully weird, and fun for all ages. Tip: Perfect rainy-day or triple-digit-summer plan since it’s all indoors.

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KISS by Monster Mini Golf

Two very different worlds collide at this custom, glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf course — 18 holes of rock ‘n’ roll set to a live DJ and washed in purples and blues. Beyond the golf you’ll find arcade games, a KISS museum, a gift shop, and a rock ‘n’ roll wedding chapel. Even if you’re not a diehard KISS fan, it’s a blast. Tip: It’s inside the Rio — check the official site for current hours before you go.

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Number One Escape Room

If your group loves a challenge, book one of the private escape rooms here. Each room is reserved just for your party — up to about seven players, or as few as a pair — so you’re never matched up with strangers. Themed rooms have included favorites like Red Riding Hood, Suzy’s Cell, and Big Foot Sighting. Tip: Bigger groups tend to solve faster — bring the friends who ask a lot of questions, and reserve on the official site.

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Gravady Extreme Air Sports

Gravady is a giant indoor playground packed with wall-to-wall trampolines, circus equipment, and obstacle courses over an all-foam floor. There’s a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course, extreme dodgeball, and a trapeze with foam pits, plus special KidJump and family nights for younger jumpers. Tip: Wear grippy socks and check the official site for jump times and any adult-night events before you head over.

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Uptown Jungle Fun Park

When the kids need to burn energy, Uptown Jungle is a winner. It’s a giant indoor fun park with oversized attractions, and everyone from little kids to adults is welcome. It’s a lifesaver on a scorching summer day or when the wind’s whipping outside. Tip: There are locations in both North Las Vegas and Henderson — check the official site for the one nearest you and current hours.

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Impact Archery

Impact Archery is a pro shop and indoor range where beginners and seasoned archers alike can practice their aim in climate-controlled 20-yard lanes. Instructors teach recurve, compound, and longbow, so it’s genuinely beginner-friendly, and once you’ve dialed in your form you can test yourself against their in-house team. Tip: Lessons are great for first-timers — check the official site for range times and class options.

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Lori Ballen

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