Las Vegas in 2 days: outdoor thrills and city sights

Hop aboard a deluxe coach right from the Las Vegas Strip, and start your Hoover Dam Tour adventure.With your Hoover Dam Tour tickets, you’ll get amazing views of the Hoover Dam from the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. At 905 feet above the Colorado River, your views will be unparalleled. You’ll also get to peer down into the magnificent Black Canyon, spanned by the Hoover Dam itself.As well as visiting the Lake Mead Visitor's Center, you'll also have time to explore Boulder City.Be sure to keep those phones and cameras charged, as you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to get these once-in-a-lifetime photos.

Each double-decker bus tour has a live guide to provide a fun, informative, and entertaining overview of the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown, and beyond.You’ll learn about Sin City’s fascinating history and how it got its nickname, how the area has developed over time and continues to grow, and some insider tips on making the most of your visit from your knowledgeable guide.Hop off and explore an area by foot or visit other attractions. Buses run on 30 to 60-minute intervals, so you’ll never have to wait too long before another bus arrives to pick you up and take you to your next destination.The Red Route features over 9 stops, strategically placed near popular landmarks and things to do on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown. Check out the Bellagio Fountains, see views from the mountains to the desert from the Stratosphere, pose for a photo-op under the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, and more – all during your Big Bus tour in Las Vegas.Rather get an overview of the sights and just take it all in? Stay on board for the full loop. The entire tour duration is approximately 2.5-hours for a full loop and is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Las Vegas and start your trip.

Get ready to burn some rubber on a tour of one of the most famous roads in America: the iconic Las Vegas Strip!Your zippy self-drive car comes with up-to-the-minute GPS guided tour technology, providing directions and attraction information along the way and even cracking an occasional joke or two!You’re free to follow the route or take things at your own pace as you take in the intoxicating sights and sounds of the Strip, including the brand-new ‘Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign, which you’ll find in the shadow of the skyscraping STRAT, and Chapel Row, where thousands of loved-up couples come to tie the knot in quickie ceremonies every year.Other highlights along the route include the Circus Circus hotel with its neon-lit big top-style entrance and huge indoor amusement park, and Resorts World, the most expensive ever built on the Strip with a price tag that topped $4bn.

Illuminate your Vegas trip with a visit to the Neon Museum. This quirky outdoor museum features over 250 signs from Las Vegas’ history, with 27 fully functional, awe-inspiring signs that have been restored and lit. Vegas is known for its vibrant signs that welcome visitors and wave them off. Each one represents a moment of Vegas history and culture. In this museum, you can learn about the story behind each neon sign, from the people who created it to its original purpose. You’ll enjoy unique photo opportunities, visit the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, the North Gallery, which features “Brilliant! Jackpot,” and the immersive audiovisual experience that animates over 40 non-operational signs.  Explore the Las Vegas Luminaries mural, which features diverse Vegas characters, from showgirls to champions of civil rights.  The Neon Museum’s expansive collection chronicles the changes and trends in sign design and technology from the 1930s to today. The Museum also has a collection of 16 special restored signs installed across downtown Las Vegas – so you can try to spot them after your visit! Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museum, the highest national honor for museums in the United States. In 2021, it was ranked in Travel + Leisure’s 27 Best Museums in the U.S.