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Things to Do in Las Vegas for Couples

Surprising your loved one with a romantic trip to Vegas? We've got plenty of swoon-worthy ideas, whether a sparkling ring is involved or not...
By Lindsay Eagan

The best Las Vegas attractions for adults.

It's no surprise that Las Vegas is a go-to destination for couples. The Vegas Strip has been the backdrop of many a marriage proposal, with some popular "pop the question" locations found at the top of the High Roller Observation Wheel, or in front of the famous Bellagio Fountains. Las Vegas is also famously a wedding (or honeymoon) destination, whether you're the spontaneous type or have planned every detail.

There's plenty to do in Vegas in addition to the traditional gameplay, from top attractions to delicious dining. If you’re looking for things to do in Las Vegas for couples, check out our list of the top attractions and activities, including...

  • World Famous Las Vegas Shows
  • Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour
  • High Roller Observation Wheel at the LINQ
  • Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas
  • Check Out Fremont Street
  • Grand Canyon Tours
  • and more...

See a Las Vegas show

The Las Vegas theater scene features some of the best entertainment and shows in the US, perfect for couples wanting to watch performances after a long day exploring the city. It's bound to be one of the highlights of your visit to Vegas. Popular shows include...

  • VEGAS! THE SHOW
  • V - The Ultimate Variety Show
  • Zombie Burlesque
  • Beatleshow Orchestra
  • Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis
  • The Mentalist
  • Cirque du Soleil
  • and more...
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Can’t decide which show to see? No problem. All of these shows are unique, so if you want to see them all, you're free to do so with your pass!

Getting In: The Go Las Vegas pass includes admission to all of these shows.

Stratosphere Observation Deck

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The Stratosphere Observation Deck is another very popular thing to do in Las Vegas for couples. The observation deck offers amazing views of the Strip and is another perfect scene for popping the question. It's also just a great spot to get fantastic photos of the entire Las Vegas strip from above. Be sure to get that perfect selfie of the two of you with the bright lights of the city in the background!

Thrill-seeking adults can also get their adrenaline fix with rides such as the Big Shot, X Scream, Insanity, or SkyJump from the top of the Stratosphere. Please note that these attractions require an additional upgrade fee from your pass. Not up for the thrill rides? Opt to relax and grab a drink at the Air Bar.

Getting In: Stratosphere Observation Deck admission is included on all Las Vegas passes.

Grand Canyon tours

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If you love the great outdoors and its natural beauty, you will absolutely not want to miss out on a tour of the magnificent Grand Canyon National Park. Explore the famed South Rim for a chance to pop off the bus at a few of the most iconic viewpoints along the canyon's edge, like Mather Point, the deepest part of the canyon.

There are also many other viewpoints, Native American structures and artwork, plus museums. You'll also get to go past the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, so it's like several tours all rolled into one. Even better - you'll get picked up right at your hotel!

Getting In: Grand Canyon Tour admission is available as a premium attraction option with the 3-, 4-, and 5-Day Go City Las Vegas passes.

Las Vegas helicopter tour

One of the most thrilling excursions you can possibly embark on in Las Vegas is a helicopter tour. Hover over the Strip and see the true beauty and grandeur of this city. With a nighttime tour, you'll see the entire Strip illuminated in twinkling lights. It's both fun for friends and super romantic for couples. This might just be the most exciting ten minutes of your life.

Getting In: Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour admission is available as a premium attraction option with the 3-, 4-, and 5-Day Go Las Vegas passes.

High Roller Observation Wheel at the LINQ

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Couples will have fun holding on to each other as they soar 550 feet over the Vegas Strip aboard a 30-minute ride on the High Roller Observation Wheel, offering 360-degree views of downtown Las Vegas. Grab a drink before boarding, enjoy the ride, and then go shopping at the LINQ, an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment venue. You could spend an entire afternoon here browsing and relaxing.

Insider tip: If you want the best seat in the house, head to the far right of the cabin as soon as you enter. This is the best view of the Strip.

Getting In: Las Vegas High Roller admission is included on all Go City Las Vegas passes.

Hoover Dam tour

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Once one of mankind's greatest engineering marvels, the Hoover Dam is still pretty impressive decades after its construction. Holding back the Colorado River to form the gorgeous Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam is also a really cool place to explore on its own.

Tour the exhibit areas, the Visitor's Center, and museum, and much more. Even better - the tour picks you up from Las Vegas, so you don't have to worry about the hassle of driving yourself out there.

Insider Tip: for the best views of the Dam and the Colorado River, stroll across the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.

Getting In: Hoover Dam Highlights Tour admission is available on all Go City Las Vegas passes.

Richard Petty Driving Experience

An exhilarating experience you'll both love is a ride-along with an expert driver at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Feel just like a pro as you zip around the track, reaching top speeds of up to 165 miles per hour in a real NASCAR race car. It's a perfect attraction for thrill-seeking couples.

Getting In: The Richard Petty Driving Experience is ticketed separately and is not included on Go City Las Vegas passes.

Check out Fremont Street

For five blocks worth of lights, sounds, and entertainment, head to Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. You'll see the world's largest video screen, Viva Vision, featuring free light shows every night. A visit here is an immersive experience for adults that really brings the vibrancy and energy of Las Vegas to life.

Frankly, this is a must-see neighborhood for those looking to get the real Vegas experience. Feeling hesitant to explore on your own? Take a guided walking tour of Fremont St! It's a glamorous and exciting neighborhood with lots to offer couples.

Getting In: Las Vegas Downtown Walking Tour admission is available on all Go City Las Vegas passes.

Rockstar Pool Parties & Club Tours

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While there are plenty of family-friendly attractions in Las Vegas, there are also some pretty killer adult-only attractions that you'll love. Friends and couples alike will savor the chance to spend some time at Las Vegas' hottest pool parties. There are tons to choose from, whether you're after a sophisticated poolside soirée or a more raucous affair.

Hop aboard a tour that will escort you around the city to the hottest pool clubs, which offer the chance to sit back and get a tan, or splash around the pool. Drinks abound, of course!

Getting In: Rockstar Pool Party Tour admission is available on all Go City Las Vegas passes.

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Lindsay Eagan
Go City Travel Expert

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Las Vegas in October

Along with spring, fall is a prime time for visiting Sin City. By now, the searing summer temperatures have long since abated, but you’re still some way from needing to pack a winter coat for evenings on the Strip. Read on to find out why you should visit Las Vegas in October. Visiting Las Vegas in October Average Temperature: 70°F • Average Rainfall: 3 days/month • Average Sunshine: 10 hours/day For moderate temperatures and reasonably priced flights and hotel rooms, you could do far worse than to visit Las Vegas in October. Highs in the low 80s during the day mean you’ll still need to slap on the sunscreen if you’re opting for bare arms and legs, while evenings retain just about enough warmth to get away with light jumpers and jackets. Of course, this being Las Vegas, you don’t actually have to go outdoors at all: the Las Vegas Monorail runs the length of the Strip’s east side, connecting major resorts from the MGM Grand to the SAHARA, while a series of skywalks have you covered for crossing the Strip from one side to the other. That said, there are few things quite so magical as strolling the Strip after dark, when illuminated Eiffel Towers, fire-belching volcanoes and spectacular dancing fountains really ramp up the wow factor. Things to do in October By October, many of the hotel pools are starting to close or reduce their opening hours. Beach bums rejoice though, because there’s still time to hit the 11-acre shoreline at the vast Mandalay Bay resort. Soak up some rays as you wiggle your toes in the warm sand. And yes, it’s the real deal: all 2,700 tons of it! You can also ride the breakers in the wave pool, float gently down the lazy river on an inflatable lounger or sip mojitos in the shade of a cabana. Step out in the evening to see some of the Strip’s biggest attractions at their most fabulous. The illuminated dancing fountains at the Bellagio are perhaps the biggest and best free show in town, their skyscraping jets of balletic water soaring and swaying in time with a booming soundtrack of rousing classical music and pop bangers. Also worth a few moments of your time are the exploding volcano out front of the Mirage and Paris Las Vegas’s gittering half-size replica Eiffel Tower. Head over to the Venetian, where hopeless romantics can board neon-lit gondolas and cruise the resort’s replica of the Grand Canal, complete with Rialto Bridge and singing gondolier! The legendary Caesars Palace is the place to catch some proper old-school vibes as you try your luck on the one-armed bandits or bet a few chips at the blackjack and roulette tables. This supersize stalwart of the Strip has hosted some of the planet’s biggest stars, from Frank Sinatra to Celine Dion, while fans of Hollywood blockbusters will no doubt recognize it from its starring roles in The Hangover, Iron Man and Dream Girls. Catch some of rock and pop’s top names here at the iconic Colosseum theater, or go for high octane shows courtesy of the Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil elsewhere. It’s fair to say that in October, as with every other month of the year, you’re unlikely to go short of live entertainment in Las Vegas! But did you know Las Vegas also has some pretty awesome museums? It’s not all about hangovers, helicopter tours and high rolling here you know! Grab handfuls of quarters and mosey on over to the Pinball Hall of Fame, where you can try your luck on over 150 operational machines, from old-school arcade classics to today’s all-singing, all-dancing ultra-modern gadgetry. The Mob Museum charts the history of organized crime in the USA (complete with Prohibition Era underground speakeasy serving real cocktails) while the utterly fascinating National Atomic Testing Museum takes you on a journey through Nevada’s explosive past. And if you fancy something a little more high octane, Vegas is of course chock-full of frankly terrifying thrill rides. Indeed, no ride is more appropriately named than Insanity. An acrophobic’s worst nightmare, it swings you out into thin air 900 feet above the Strip, from the top of the Strat hotel’s soaring SkyPod observation tower. Admittedly the views from up here – of the Strip, the desert and the mountains beyond – are something else. But do you really think you’ll be able to keep your eyes open? What’s on in October? Make no mistake: world-class entertainment is a 24/7, year-round certainty whenever you visit Las Vegas. And, while metropolises from Chicago to Shanghai have been dubbed ‘the city that never sleeps’, there really is no place quite like Vegas for round-the-clock partying. Suffice it to say then that October is no slouch in this department. It’s the time of year when, amongst other things, the Golden Knights’ hockey season kicks off, bringing sports fans to Sin City in their droves, eager to see their heroes in action at the Strip’s huge T-Mobile Arena. October is also when the annual Las Vegas Book Festival takes place. Nevada’s biggest literary event, it’s a paradise for bookworms, with readings, poetry slams, celebrity book signings, Q&As and workshops. From the beauty of the written word to the eye-popping visual extravaganza that is the annual RiSE festival, where thousands of lanterns are launched into the night sky from deep in the Mojave Desert, around 25 minutes outside Las Vegas. A ticket gets you two lanterns, plus a mat for sitting on as you enjoy the spectacular nighttime display. There's live music and oodles of excellent street food to enjoy, too. And then, of course, there’s Halloween, when you can just bet your bottom dollar Sin City is going to put on one helluva show. Join the fun by donning a spook-tacular costume and mingling with like-minded dresser-uppers on the Strip and in Vegas’s lively clubs. There will be Halloween parties in many of these as well as creepy themed food in the restaurants. Lady’s finger, anyone? You can also expect haunted houses, Halloween pub crawls and even – we kid you not – zombie burlesque shows. Children are well catered for too, with a Haunted Reef at the Mandalay Bay Aquarium, hayrides and pumpkin patches at the Fall Farm Harvest Festival, and scheduled trick-or-treating activities across the city. Just out of town in downtown Summerlin, the Parade of Mischief sees fun floats and dancing zombies, witches, monsters and other weird and wonderful creatures hit the streets every Friday and Saturday evening throughout October. Save on attractions in Las Vegas Save on admission to Las Vegas attractions with Go City. Check out @GoCity on Instagram and Facebook for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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Adventurous things to do in Las Vegas

There’s no place quite like Las Vegas for satisfying the senses – the flashing signs, bright costumes, music, traffic and the sound of chips being counted are enough to overwhelm even the hardiest of visitors. It’s not a place for the faint hearted! And of course, a place like Vegas is bound to attract thrill-seekers and risk-takers, looking for a novel and exciting experience. Fortunately, there’s much more to Vegas than gambling your fortunes on the spin of a wheel or the chance to get married on a whim – there’s plenty more for the courageous spirit here! Our picks for the best Vegas adventures include: Vegas Strip helicopter tour SkyJump from the STRAT The Fly LINQ Zipline The Big Apple Roller Coaster The Blair Witch escape room Hiking to hot springs The Vegas Strip helicopter tour Feel your adrenaline pumping as you launch upward in the ‘limousine of the sky’. Hear the roar of the propellers as you soar along the famous strip, and see the Luxor Pyramid, Bellagio Fountains and the streets of Downtown Vegas from a whole new, colorful perspective. This Vegas Strip helicopter tour takes you from Las Vegas Boulevard to Fremont Street and back again, over neon signs, searching spotlights and crowds of people all looking tiny from your high vantage point. The ECO-Star helicopter is spacious and comfortable, and you can take as many photos as you like – but don’t forget to pause and take it all in, because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! SkyJump from the STRAT Head up to the top of the STRAT, where you can enjoy 360-degree views from 108 floors above the Strip. Then hop into a jumpsuit, strap yourself to the descender machine and jump! You’ll feel like superman leaping tall buildings in a single bound as you hurtle down the only Sky Jump in North America at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Feel the wind whipping your face and roaring in your ears – if that doesn’t get the adrenaline pumping, nothing will! As you reach the ground the landing will be carefully controlled, and you’ll have a chance to look at photos of your descent while you get your land legs back again. Then you can head to one of the lip-smackingly good restaurants of the STRAT, since all that jumping is bound to have worked up an appetite. Ride the Fly LINQ Zipline If jumping from a 108-storey building is just a little too much for you, how about a 1,121-foot zipline? When you ride the Fly LINQ, you’re strapped into a harness and ride in a seated position, and while you can still reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, you’re only launching from 122 feet up, so you travel at a slightly less alarming angle. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the views, which include the open-air LINQ shopping center, the Brooklyn Bowl and the broad, twinkling streets and promenades of Vegas. Then you’ll finish at the High Roller Observation Wheel, which is the tallest observation wheel in the Americas and makes a wonderful backdrop for your souvenir photo! Ride the Big Apple Roller Coaster If there’s anything cooler than a roller coaster in the middle of a city, it’s a roller coaster with a New York Subway-inspired platform and cars designed to look like NYC taxi cabs. And sure, the Big Apple Coaster makes a very impressive skyline, but the best way to experience it is to ride it. It’ll take you slowly up to around 80 feet, where you’ll get a brief glimpse over the city before being whisked down again through a series of loops, spirals and inversions at a heart-pumping speed. You’ll believe you’re in New York as replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building whizz by. And if you find it all happened a bit too fast – perhaps you’ll have to go and ride it again! Escape the Blair Witch Project experience Escape rooms come in many shapes, sizes and difficulty levels, and themes to suit all tastes and interests. In the Vegas Number One Escape Room, for example, you can choose to escape from a creepy cabin in the woods, Red Riding Hood’s grandmother’s house, foil a jewelry heist or follow up a bigfoot sighting. But the most daring will want to try the Blair Witch Escape Room, based on the terrifying movie franchise. Begin at the Burkittsville Ranger’s Station in the Black Hills Forest and follow the clues to find out exactly what happened to some missing students. Featuring creaky doors, dark, dank rooms and actual props from the movies, fans and thrill-seekers alike will be drawn into this heart-pounding experience. The question is, will you be able to get out again... Go hiking to hot springs If you’re looking for a little adventure out of the city, just downstream from Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon is the Gold Strike Canyon, where you’ll find the Gold Strike and Nevada Hot Springs. To get there, it’s an hour or so’s hike from the highway over rocks and other obstacles, some of which require hauling yourself up fixed-place ropes. Anyone of reasonable fitness should be able to manage it, but take note that the hike is not recommended in summer because of the potential presence of rattlesnakes. Once you get there you can have a relaxing soak in the hot springs, enjoying the quiet and isolation of the hills and rocks. Note there are risks associated with the springs as well, so be sure to check for any health warnings before you jump in. Have more adventures with Go City With Go City, you can save on dozens of attractions in and around Las Vegas. Whether you’re trying to be a bit braver, or a full adrenaline junkie, bring out your adventurous side with a Las Vegas Explorer or All-Inclusive Pass whenever you find yourself sightseeing in Sin City!
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