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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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Things to do alone in Las Vegas

We’re all familiar with Las Vegas’ reputation as a party town – groups of friends drinking together, showgirls performing to large, cheering audiences and rich and famous celebrities gambling obscenely large quantities of money while sipping cocktails are images we’re all familiar with. But these are stereotypes, and only represent one side of this city. For those traveling here alone there’s plenty to do and see if we’re willing to look beyond the obvious, and not just during the day. Some of the best Vegas solo activities include: Hop-on Hop-off bus tour Day trips Rockstar Club or Pool Party Tour An immersive evening show Downtown walking tour Museum visits Taking a class Take the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour You don’t have to be alone to do a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, but it doesn’t matter if you are, because someone else does all the talking. The Vegas Big Bus Tour covers all the important stops, including the Bellagio Fountains, Treasure Island, Excalibur and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, so you can use it as a handy transport option between attractions, but if you’re on your own why not sit back and enjoy the whole tour, learning about the Vegas Strip, Downton and how the town got the nickname ‘Sin City’. The whole trip takes about 2.5 hours and is a great way to get your bearings in a place that can be overwhelming on the first visit. There’s also a Big Bus Night Tour, so you can enjoy all the same sights again, only this time it’ll be painted neon. Escape on a day trip It may be in the middle of the desert, but that doesn’t mean the area around Vegas is deserted. In fact, it’s surrounded by breath-taking natural wonders of surprising variety with opportunities for hiking, canoeing and outdoor yoga, to name a few. Most of them can only be reached by road, so why not on a coach tour, when you get the double benefit of not having to worry about logistics and the chance to meet a bus load of awesome people. If you have a Go City attraction pass, you can take a full-day trip to the Grand Canyon which includes park entry and takes you past Lake Mead, the picture-perfect reservoir formed by nearby Hoover Dam, El Tovar, Hopi House, Kolb Photo Studio and the Bright Angel Trail. And of course there’s a walk to the canyon’s South Rim, the deepest, widest and most photographed part of the landscape. If you’ve already done the Grand Canyon, there’s also Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and Hoover Dam and the Black Canyon tours you can try. Party like a Rockstar There’s no reason to hide away in Vegas if you’re on your own when the sun goes down – instead, get your dancing shoes on and make some cool new friends on a Vegas Rockstar Nightclub Tour. Meet your host at a premier Ultra Lounge on the famous Las Vegas strip, and then spend the next five hours feeling like a VIP as you get to skip the line at three of Vegas’ most famous clubs. You’ll travel between clubs in the luxurious Limo Party Bus, which has a complimentary bar on board, so the conversation should be flowing! Or if you prefer to party in the daylight hours, how about a Rockstar Pool Party? You’ll get the same VIP treatment, and the same luxury limo with open bar, but this time you’ll meet at a day pool club, tour the Vegas Strip and be dropped off at one of Vegas’ hottest pool parties – and by the time you get there, you’ll have a limo full of new friends to party with! Be immersed in a show Just because you’re on your own doesn’t mean you should miss all the fun in Vegas, and an essential part of that is going to see a show. Plus, Vegas shows are so immersive that you’ll forget you’re by yourself anyway! With Go City, you can choose to spend the evening laughing the night away at L.A. Comedy Club at the STRAT, dancing and singing along to the Legends in Concert tribute acts, or reminiscing over The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, which is a multi-sensory spectacle telling the story of the Beatles through their own songs with choreography, visuals and aerial acrobatics. Or you could experience the surprising combination of painting and percussion of the Blue Man Group, possibly getting a colorful splash in the process! Uncover the past on a Las Vegas walking tour Spend a couple of hours in the afternoon peering underneath the surface of the glitz and glamor of Vegas on a guided walking tour. Start at the corner of Fremont Street and Main Street, where Vegas was founded in 1905, and journey towards Downtown Vegas, learning about things like where the Rat Pack preferred to hang out and why the city is so full of wedding chapels. You’ll also discover where to spot things like the famous Golden Nugget, a piece of the Berlin Wall and 1870’s street lamps from Brussels. Plus with a walking tour it doesn’t matter if you’re on your own, because someone else is doing all the talking – though there’s nothing stopping you from making new friends at the food stops along the way! Get cultured Museums are a great place to visit solo because you don’t have to worry about keeping up with anyone – you just go at your own pace. You can concentrate on your audio guide as you go round ignoring everyone else, or pop in your headphones and block out the world with your favorite chill playlist. In Vegas, the museums are many and varied, so there’s bound to be something to pique your interest – choose from the Mob Museum, Natural History Museum, Hollywood Cars Museum and Liberace Garage, the Erotic History Museum, the Neon Museum or the National Atomic Testing Museum. Take a class Taking a class is a great way to meet other people, partly because there are usually plenty of opportunities for chatting, but also because you already have a shared interest in whatever the class is about. Plus there’s a good chance of meeting other solo travelers. As you’d expect, there are yoga, cooking and pottery classes, but in Vegas you can also learn a skill or two that might come in handy. For example, you could get some poker lessons before you hit the casinos, learn a few magic tricks, or even take a glass blowing class, where you can make your own souvenir to take home. Go solo with Go City Vegas has so many opportunities for the solo traveler, so there’s no need to feel lonely. And you can get even more out of your visit with a Go City All-Inclusive Pass, which lets you join in as many fun activities as you like!
Karleen Stevens
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Best Las Vegas Souvenirs

Vivaaaaa Las Vegas – so the song goes, a cheesy tune to match the cheesy lyrics. And chances are, reading that line conjured up images of flashing neon signs, feathers, roulette wheels and Elvis in his famous white jumpsuit. Well, you wouldn’t want to go to Vegas and not see all of that, right? Just as you wouldn’t want to go to Vegas and not come home with a tacky souvenir or two – although you’ll be pleased to learn that there are plenty of genuine, high-quality products around as well. Here are our best ideas for your Vegas souvenirs, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous: Casino gambling chips No doubt you’re planning to have a bit of a flutter in Vegas, and whether that’s playing poker, roulette or slot machines, the sound of chips stacking and falling will become an indelible reminder of your Vegas holiday. Each casino has its own chips, ranging from $1 up to the thousands, and you are allowed to take them with you, so they make a good souvenir if you have some leftover (just keep in mind that they can expire, so maybe cash in any big ones!) Some casinos will let you buy a new one if you ask the cashier, or you can buy customized chips and other items like cards and dice from specialist stores like Spinetti’s. Chocolate Ok, we know it’s not Switzerland or Belgium, but chocoholics may just find their new favorite thing at Bellagio Patisserie, in the foyer of the Bellagio hotel. The café is famous for its treats and delicacies, but the crowds really come to see the world’s largest chocolate fountain, an ever-flowing cascade of milk, white and dark chocolate sending cocoa aromas permeating through the lobby. You can’t sample it, sadly, but you can take home a box of artisan chocolates or macarons. Whether you share them or not, we’ll leave up to you. Blue Man Group drumsticks The Blue Man Group is one of the endearing favorites of the Las Vegas line-up – their color-filled show combining paint and percussion has been delighting audiences in Vegas for more than twenty years. You can take home a great memento from the show – other than a splashed shirt, that is – by buying a set of Blue Man Group drumsticks before the show. Then if you hang around afterwards, the Group comes out to meet the audience and will sign the sticks if you ask them, so you’ll have the perfect personalized souvenir! A mini ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign It’s one of the most iconic sights in the city and one that every visitor looks for when they first approach the strip – the dazzling, diamond-shaped ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign. This double-backed, internally lit emblem has been there since 1959, with its red and yellow eight-pointed star, ‘welcome’ letters outlined in silver dollars and flashing yellow lights chasing each other around the outside. Visitors can take home their own mini version from any souvenir shop, in the form of a magnet, sticker, mugs, towels, flashing ornaments and just about anything else you can think of. A new spouse Don’t worry, we’re only joking – mostly. If you have been meaning to tie the knot, and you’re a fan of the King, then why not pop by the Graceland Chapel while you’re here? You might even be able to convince people to look at your holiday pics... On the other hand, you could just pick up a trinket from the gift shop – there’s mugs, keyrings, clothing, records and collectibles, instruments, snow globes and of course Elvis bobble heads. Or pick up an authentic Elvis suit – all your theme parties from now on will be sorted! Navajo turquoise jewelry We promised sublime, and this is it. Known as the ‘stone of life’ by the Navajo tribe of Nevada, turquoise has long been valued by local craftsmen as a unique and beautiful component of jewelry and talismans. When the art of silversmithing was introduced to the region around a hundred years ago these two elements were combined, with the result that Navajo silver and turquoise jewelry is some of the most prized in the world. And because varying levels of copper and aluminum deposits in the stones make each piece slightly different, your souvenir will be beautiful, local and totally unique. A podium prize If you’re traveling to Las Vegas with the family you’ll need to find something to do other than sitting in a casino all day – so how about a family go-karting day? At Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix there are four tracks to try out, from the Kiddie Kart track for the little ones up to the Euro High Speed Track for the speed demons in the family. There are also games and an arcade room, and at the end of the day winners can redeem their tokens for a prize of their choice to take home – bragging rights included of course! A group photo with a difference A group photo with a neon sign in the background is all well and good, but let’s face it, it’s not very exciting or interesting. On the other hand, if you’ve got some adrenalin junkies in the group, how about a photo in mid-air? Take a selfie from a ‘limousine of the sky’ on a Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour or, if you prefer to get physical, up to ten people at a time can ride the Fly LINQ Zipline, which is a 1,121-foot-long zipline over the streets and signs of the city to the High Roller Observation Wheel at the other end. Afterwards you can purchase a professional photograph of you and your group in mid-flight – a unique souvenir perfect for sticking on the fridge at home. Or if you prefer a video memento, how about a SkyJump from the top of the 108-floor STRAT building? Get more from your vacation with Go City Whether you’re after happy snaps, memorable experiences or just want to shop till you drop, Las Vegas has it all and more. Make sure you’ve got your Go City Explorer or All-Inclusive Pass so you can save time and money while you’re busy enjoying yourself.
Karleen Stevens
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15+ Things to Do in Las Vegas Besides Gamble

Not being a gambler is no reason to not visit Las Vegas. There are so many fun things to do in Las Vegas besides gamble, you'll forget all about the casinos. To make planning a casino-free trip to Vegas a little easier, we put together a list of top things to do in Las Vegas and none of them involve any bets at a casino. Some fun suggestions include... Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Tour Blue Man Group Grand Canyon Tours TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition BODIES: The Exhibition Hoover Dam Tour Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas Madame Tussauds and much more! Save on Attraction Admission There you have it - some great alternatives for things to do in Las Vegas besides gamble. We've got you covered with ideas ranging from amazing tours, exciting thrill rides, to world class shows and performances. Best yet, you can save on combined admission to many of these fun alternatives with a pass. There are taxis everywhere in Vegas but they can get expensive. The hop-on hop-off Vegas Bus Pass travels up and down the strip, which can get you easy access to many of the top attractions and things to do in Vegas during the day. Admission to many of these top Las Vegas attractions & activities are available with a pass by Go City®. Choose as you go from many top attractions and save on combined admission vs. paying at the gate. See all available passes, attractions & prices – Learn more. Trust us, you'll walk away a winner. So grab a Las Vegas pass and get exploring!
Lindsay Eagan

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