Hey Las Vegas’s Free Guide to the Best of Las Vegas
Las Vegas has no shortage of hidden gems, from neighborhood dining destinations to unexpected discoveries on the Strip. Our city has an overwhelming array of things to learn, places to go, and foods to try. So which are the best of the best? The City Cast Las Vegas team put together our ultimate guide to getting the most out of life in Sin City.
An illustrated map of Las Vegas, Nevada. (City Cast)
- Learn the essential rules for navigating and thriving in Las Vegas, from car culture to gambler etiquette.
- Experience the raunchiness of "Absinthe" or the waterside mysticism of "O" by Cirque du Soleil for entertainment on the Strip.
- Looking for more entertainment options? Learn more about the Vegas magic scene.
- Soak in the 360-degree views of Las Vegas from 108 stories above the Strip during The Sky High Happy Hour at The Strat.
- Pour quarters into renovated classics like Attack From Mars and Elvira at The Pinball Hall of Fame.
There are hundreds of machines at The Pinball Hall of Fame. (Mariah McBride / City Cast)
- Pick fresh fruit at Gilcrease Orchard, then visit The Las Vegas Farm to meet protected rescue animals.
- Explore the Strip on foot and discover unexpected gems such as the serene Guardian Angel Cathedral.
- Enjoy waterside scenery while you eat at Baby Birds Cafe and Those Guys Pies at The Lakes.
- Go on a pub crawl of Water Street, a historic corridor of Henderson that’s seeing a major rejuvenation.
- Catch sight of beavers at Wetlands Park, one of the most underrated nature spots in Vegas.
- Grabs some drinks and bites downtown at a newly revamped Esther’s Kitchen, SoulBelly BBQ, Velveteen Rabbit, and ReBAR.
- Learn about Vegas history at wonderful, character-rich museums like the Neon Museum, the Atomic Museum, and the Mob Museum.
- Browse local vendors at Market in the Alley, a pop-up shopping experience at The District at Green Valley Ranch, UnCommons, and the Downtown Arts District.
- Spend a late night among the kitschy neon decor inside the Fireside Lounge at the Peppermill.
- See “Postcard From Earth” at the Sphere or capture photos of it from a nearby parking lot with the best views.
Views of the sphere. (Mariah McBride / City Cast)
- Visit Mt. Charleston, whether playing in the winter snow or hiking mountain trails during spring and summer.
- Check out the three-course $45 lunch special at Estiatorio Milos inside the Venetian.
- Looking for more budget friendly options? The days of 99-cent shrimp cocktails are over, but here’s where to find a deal on one.
- Immerse yourself in Latino culture and cuisine at Broadacres Marketplace in North Las Vegas, where you’ll experience more than just awesome tacos.
- Catch a Vegas Golden Knights game live and don't miss out on one of the best pregame spectacles in the NHL.
- Buy local produce and learn why farmers markets in Vegas are different from those in other cities.
- Eat at Vegas's Chinatown restaurants like ShangHai Taste and China Mama (see our full list of top chef approved eats).
- And if you need a break from the city, go explore colorful sandstone rock formations at Valley of Fire State Park.
- Pro tip: Return to Vegas the “back way” via Lake Mead National Recreation Area for great views.