10+ Things to Do in Las Vegas When it Rains - Popular Indoor Activities

By Casey Makovich

You’ve spent months planning your trip to only to arrive in Las Vegas when it rains. Don’t let the rain get your 'vacation-in-Vegas' spirits down! Instead, experience some fantastic exhibits and experiences only found in Vegas. By the time the sun comes out, you’ll be having such a great time you will barely notice. Choose your pick of these top things to do in Las Vegas when it rains.

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Richard Petty Driving Experience: Ride Along

Stay dry and live life in the fast lane with the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Las Vegas. Climb in the front seat of an authentic NASCAR race car. Hit max speeds of 165 miles per hour while you feel the force of 600 horsepower. Sit pretty in a Richard Petty Driving Experience as you fly around three exhilarating laps on a professional course. For racing enthusiasts, this is a once in a lifetime experience that will make you forget all about those cloudy skies. Getting in: Richard Petty Driving Experience: Ride-Along tickets are included as a Premium Attraction choice on Go Las Vegas Card All-Inclusive Passes of 3+ days.

Blue Man Group

Did you know there are only 70 Blue Men in the world? That’s right, and you can meet three of these bald blue men during the Blue Man Group performance in Las Vegas. Join the millions of people around the world who have experienced the Blue Man Group live. At the Blue Man Theater at Luxor Hotel and Casino see paint drums, a tubulum, and the exclusive big drum. The Blue Man Group takes center stage in a raucous display of sound and color that is sure to take your blues away. Getting In: Blue Man Group Show tickets are available as a premium attraction option with the 3-, 4-, and 5-Day Go Las Vegas passes. Additional shows at V Theater are also included with the pass -check our website for more details.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Where can you see all of your favorite celebrities, both dead and alive? Why, at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, of course! Here you can get up close and personal and snap as many selfies as you like, without getting a restraining order. Even if you have experienced another Madame Tussauds wax museum, you still have to set your sights on the Vegas version. Located right along the popular Venetian along the Las Vegas Strip, Madame Tussauds is home to the Marvel Super Heroes 4-D Experience. Spin webs with Spiderman before checking out Viva Las Vegas, showcasing the talent that has made Vegas the show-stopping city it is. Getting In: Madame Tussauds Las Vegas tickets are included with the Go Las Vegas pass.

CSI The Experience

If you are a true blue CSI fanatic, then without a doubt you’ll be signing up for CSI: The Experience. Transform yourself into a detective ready to solve the murder mystery. Here you have three different murders, three killers, 15 suspects and your CSI skills you’ve been honing from the TV show. For your CSI experience, you are tasked with solving the murder! Start by reviewing the crime scene and gathering evidence. Then you will be sent to work in one of 15 lab stations as you solve the crime. Match DNA and examine bullet casings as you put your own forensic skills to the test. Who knows? You might just find a new calling while trying to make the best of a rainy day in Las Vegas. Getting In: CSI: The Experience tickets are included with the Go Las Vegas pass.

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

The authentic Marvel Avengers STATION (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) is far more than just a comic book museum exhibit. Here you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the comic culture of the Marvel characters. Become one with Stan Lee’s greatest creations as you interact with scientific origins and intelligence files related to the Marvel Avengers characters. Learn about their histories and backstories, and see original drawings in real life. For anyone who loved “Black Panther” especially, the Marvel Avengers STATION is the perfect remedy for a rainy day. Getting in: Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. tickets are included with the Go Las Vegas All-Inclusive Pass.

Señor Frog's: One-Hour Open Bar

Sometimes the best solution for a soggy vacation day is some Señor Frogs. Señor Frogs continues to keep the party hopping at the biggest party locales around the world. Join the masses and become one of the Señor Frog's tadpoles! In Las Vegas, even a trip to the rowdy Señor Frog's needs to be elevated. With the Senior Frogs: One-Hour Open Bar package you get a souvenir Señor Frogs glass along with a full hour in the open bar. In addition, you score 20 percent off of all food and priority seating. Take a taste of Blue Motorcycles, Long Islands, and Pancho Villa while you partake in your hour of indulgence. Just make sure to balance that booze with some of the discounted food! Getting In: Señor Frogs: One-Hour Open Bar vouchers are available on the Go Las Vegas pass.

Mob Museum

Most people who visit Las Vegas are unaware of its true mobster history. In actuality, the American mob boss scene played a significant role in the development of Vegas as a true town in the wild, wild west. So while you search for a dry place to hang out on a rainy day in Vegas, hit up the Mob Museum. Step back in time with an authentic account of the financial backers and casino owners who started the Entertainment Capital of the World. Stroll through multi-sensory exhibits and artifacts that showcase how prominent organized crime was in the birth of Vegas. Learn about the real Vegas so you can fully appreciate your time here. Getting in: Mob Museum tickets are included with the Go Las Vegas All-Inclusive Pass.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Expand your mind with a tour of the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art in Las Vegas. In fact, you’re likely to have your mind blown by the fabulous art in Vegas including works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Claude Monet. Explore these works of art in this intimate yet equally classically Vegas gallery setting. The Bellagio Gallery keeps up the pace with the curation changing frequently. That means even if you have already been to the Fine Art Museum at the Bellagio, you’ll see something new with each visit. Also, check out the current exhibits that are traveling through the museum for a one in a lifetime chance to see some famous works of art. Getting in: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art tickets are not included with the Go Las Vegas pass.

Real Bodies

We are continually amazed by our own bodies as can be seen with the Real Bodies at Bally’s Las Vegas exhibit. Go from seeing embryonic specimens to breathing lungs to a detailed understanding of digestion. Everything you’ve ever wondered about the human anatomy can be resolved with the Real Bodies experience. See an actual body in real life, glimpse at medical cabinets of curiosity from the 19th century, and walk through a chapel of skulls and bones. Why not go ahead and make it a true Vegas tradition by getting married in this chapel fit for pirates? Getting in: Real Bodies at Bally's tickets are included with the Go Las Vegas Card All-Inclusive pass.

Explore More of Las Vegas

You can save up to 60% on many of your attraction visits with a Go Las Vegas pass, so pick one up today! As you can see, Las Vegas is a lot more than just gambling and showgirls. Expand your mind and explore a major part of the history of the American West with culturally relevant adventures. It's all about getting in as many diverse experiences as possible when you get to Las Vegas only to find the city a downpour in the rain. Spend your time wisely by using our list to start planning your alternative itinerary for a rainy day in Vegas.

Casey Makovich
Go City Travel Expert

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Best things to do in Las Vegas in February

Rising like an oasis out of the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is an all-year-round destination, with plenty to do when it's scorching hot and just as much in the cooler months. February is a great time to see Las Vegas. You’ll still be guaranteed warmth and sunshine, with the benefit of fewer crowds. However, believe it or not, it can actually get chilly out in the desert, especially once the sun goes down, so don’t forget your layers! Here are some ideas of the best things to do in Las Vegas in February. Iconic sights You can't come to Sin City without ticking off the most iconic sights. Make sure to do the poker-player pilgrimage to the Strip, the home of all the world-famous casinos where you’ll also see the Bellagio fountains, the Luxor Pyramid and the Eiffel Tower! Vegas isn’t short of sky-high thrills and sights. Why not also head over to SkyPod at The STRAT – the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US – where you’ll get a whole other perspective over the city and the desert beyond. If you’re daring enough, then you’ve got to try out the hair-raising SkyJump at The STRAT. This heart-pumping open-air leap will see you hurtle at speeds of up to 40mph from a height of 855 feet! Shows Get outside Museums If that doesn’t tickle your desires, then give yourself a giggle at the Erotic Heritage Museum which explores human sexuality through art, multimedia displays, and powerful exhibitions. You’ll see how erotic art has influenced today’s culture and get a look at all sorts of cheeky artefacts from the world over. Where better than Sin City for a little naughtiness? Save on Attraction Admission Pick up a Go City® pass for Las Vegas and save on combined admission vs paying at the gate. Remember, this February itinerary is just one of many ways to experience Las Vegas. Go City® gives you the flexibility to create your own itinerary, so grab your Las Vegas pass, and choose from dozens of top attractions and create a vacation tailored to your interests.
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Las Vegas Airport to City Travel Options (Harry Reid)

Las Vegas is the world’s entertainment capital; truly a city that never sleeps. So you’ll want to spend as little time as possible between touching down at Harry Reid International Airport and getting yourself to the heart of the action. We’re talking supersized casinos, malls the size of aircraft hangars and some of the biggest, glitziest stage shows outside of Broadway. Marvel at the Mirage’s erupting volcano, take the great glass elevator up the (replica) Eiffel Tower at Paris, grab a selfie by the Bellagio’s legendary dancing fountains, and hitch a gondola ride down Venice’s Grand Canal at The Venetian. All this and more (so much more) awaits you in Sin City. Read on for our guide to all the transport options from Harry Reid International to downtown Vegas… Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport in Brief There’s only one international airport in Las Vegas. Harry Reid International was known as McCarran International up until 2021, when controversy over the antisemitic and racist beliefs of former Nevada senator Pat McCarran finally boiled over, prompting a 21st-century update. Senator Harry Reid lived just long enough to see the airport take his name in December 2021, just two weeks prior to his death. In spite of this, many still know the airport as McCarran. Or just plan Las Vegas Airport. The airport identification code – LAS – remains unaltered. Depending on direction of travel (and which side of the plane you’re sitting on), you might well get to enjoy cracking views of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Strip on your descent into fabulous Las Vegas. No matter how experienced your pilot, you’re also reasonably likely to experience a turbulent landing here. That’s due to unpredictable mountain air currents and hot dry desert air. The effect is particularly pronounced in summer. Still, the excitement will set you up rather nicely for all the thrills and spills that await in Sin City. But first, let us address the rather more prosaic matter of getting from LAS to downtown. The good news is that Harry Reid is a mere hop and a skip from the Strip, from a little over a mile if you’re staying at the southern end (MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay) to more like five miles if you’re bedding down at e.g. The STRAT, at the northern end. It’s nine miles to the Fremont Street Experience in downtown, technically the center of Vegas. Harry Reid Airport to Las Vegas by Public Transport Proximity of landing strip to actual Strip means there’s no need for stacks of transit options. Buses are frequent, reliable and – if a little slow – certainly the cheapest way of getting from A to B, useful if you’ve just accidentally dropped 100 bucks on the airport’s 1,000+ slot machines. Viva Las Vegas, baby! Getting from the Airport to Downtown This is pretty straightforward. There are three public bus services out of Harry Reid, and all of them bypass the Strip and make straight for downtown. One-way tickets cost $2 and should be bought (exact fare only!) on the bus. Routes 108 and 109 run most frequently and will get you to the Bonneville Transit Center bus stop in around 35-45 minutes. Route 109 runs around the clock. Alternatively the Centennial Express CX out of terminals 1 and 3 takes around 45 minutes to reach the end of the line at Casino Center & Fremont. However, this service only runs once per hour. You can also pay a little more ($3) for a 2-hour ticket that allows you to bus-hop around on Nevada’s RTC network until the time runs out. This excludes The Deuce, of which more below. Top tip: once in downtown Las Vegas, you can make use of the excellent Downtown Loop bus service for free.  Getting from the Airport to the Strip There are two options for getting to your Strip hotel from the airport using public transport: Take the Centennial Express CX, which departs from terminals 1 and 3, and disembark at the Tropicana after Koval Ln stop after around 20-25 minutes. From here you can transfer to the Las Vegas Monorail, which runs roughly parallel to the Strip along its eastern side and stops at several stations close to major hotels. A single one-way ride on the monorail costs $5.50 and multi-day passes are also available. Take the 109 bus route from the airport and disembark at South Strip Transit Terminal Bay 18. From there it’s a short walk to the South Strip Transit Terminal Bay SSTT for transfers to The Deuce, a 24/7 coach that services 28 stops along the length of the Strip. A one-way ticket costs $4 and it’s $6 for a two-hour pass. Again, multi-day passes are also available. Harry Reid Airport to the Strip or Downtown by Cab You’ll have to spring more for a cab than for the bus, but there’s no doubting this is the fastest and easiest way to get to your Vegas digs from the airport. Flat rates apply for rides from the cab ranks at terminals 1 and 3 to the Strip, and these vary depending on where you want to go, as follows: Zone 1 (Sunset North to Tropicana): $21. This covers Excalibur, the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Tropicana, the Luxor and other hotels towards the Strip’s southern end. Zone 2 (Tropicana North to Flamingo): $25. Mid-Strip hotels in zone 2 include Paris, the Bellagio, Planet Hollywood and the Cosmopolitan. Zone 3 (Flamingo North to Stratosphere): $29. Zone 3 covers the northern end of the Strip, which includes Caesars Palace, the Venetian, the Wynn, Circus Circus, the STRAT and more. Note that flat-rate fares within these zones don’t include credit card fees, the $2 fuel surcharge or that all-important tip. Cabs to Downtown are metered and should set you back around $40. Operators including Lyft and Uber are a little less convenient but can cost up to 30% less than official airport cabs, so are always worth considering. Harry Reid Airport to Downtown Las Vegas by Rental Vehicle The Harry Reid Rent-a-Car Center is on Gilespie Street, around three miles south of the airport. You can catch a free shuttle there from the terminals; the journey takes 10 minutes and services depart every five minutes. You’ll find all the usual suspects here, including Alamo, Budget Hertz and Thrifty, with vehicles available from as little as $20 a day, right up to the kind of soft-top shocking-pink cadillac you might favor if you really want to stand out on the Strip. Save on attractions, tours and activities in Las Vegas Save on admission to Las Vegas attractions with Go City. Grab a Las Vegas pass, and make sure to check out @GoCity on Instagram for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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10 Best Shopping in Las Vegas (On & Off the Strip) - Trendy, Cheap, Outlet Malls & More

Looking for where to find some of the best shopping in Las Vegas? This list covers many of the popular Outlet Malls, shopping centers & more. Once upon a time Las Vegas shopping options were limited to either cheap t-shirts or high-end luxuries few could afford, but these days there are so many choices that some people come to Vegas just to spend – and not just on slot machines, either. Go ahead and enjoy a fun shopping spree during your vacation. Fun Ways to Spend Your Days in Between Shopping: Before we get started, want to fit in some fun activities and sightseeing alongside your shopping crusade? Of course you do. The below suggestions are a great way for new-comers to familiarize themselves with the area, all while saving a bunch of money on top attractions, tours, and more. Popular 3 days in Las Vegas itinerary Things to do in Las Vegas during the day Kid friendly activities in Las Vegas And now, on with our shopping suggestions... Downtown Container Park Downtown Container Park is a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination made up of re-purposed shipping containers and locally manufactured "Xtreme cubes". This shopping destination is unique to Las Vegas and employs creative, new-concept retail strategy resulting in lots of innovative and trendy boutiques and restaurants. Check it out and decide for yourself whether you think the controversial project is the best thing or the worst thing to happen in Las Vegas. Las Vegas North Premium Outlets The Premium Outlets, as locals call it, has 175 outlet stores including popular brands like Ann Taylor, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Nautica, Disney, Coach, Fossil, TAG Heuer, and more. The indoor/outdoor vibe allows visitors to enjoy some of the Vegas weather and the far-below-retail pricing will leave you plenty of money for late-night fun back on the Strip. Fashion Show Mall Located across from Wynn Las Vegas (Big Bus Las Vegas bus stop #13 on Strip Route) at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Spring Mountain Road, this shopping wonderland is situated on prime real estate. More than 250 stores – including seven big-name anchors – join restaurants like The Capital Grille and Maggiano's Little Italy (plus dozens of delicious and diverse eateries scattered throughout the property for a mall-meets-mealtime extravaganza beloved by tourists and locals alike. ABC Stores When it comes to snagging Vegas souvenirs, few spots offer more variety or sheer volume of interesting and highly memorable knick knacks than the ABC Stores. There are several outposts located on the Strip – including one in Fashion Show Mall – and one downtown on Fremont Street, so you have plenty of opportunities to grab your Elvis key chain or Hawaiian-themed goods (something the chain is known for). Forum Shops at Caesars Palace From the gilded interior design to the breath-taking water features and the animatronic show that delights onlookers throughout the day, this Vegas version of Rodeo Drive offers plenty of entertainment for shoppers hoping to score designer duds during their stay in Sin City. M&M’s® World Las Vegas Need chocolate? This place 100 percent has you covered. Some 28,000 square feet of multi-colored fun is spread out of this shops four floors next to the MGM Grand. You can create personalized M&M's or buy ready-made items like t-shirts or figurines. It's fun for the whole family, because nobody – and we mean nobody – is too old for chocolate! Grand Bazaar Shops The Grand Bazaar Shops are the newest addition to the Las Vegas shopping experience. This colorful series of tent-like buildings and stalls in front of Bally's Las Vegas, opened in early 2015. Grand Bazaar blends the feel of an open-air market with the pure majesty of the Vegas Strip for an intoxicating combo that has everyone buzzing (literally, be sure to stop by Tipsy Truffles for alcohol-infused chocolates). Elements like a captivating light show every night at 9:00 pm and 12:00 am and a bar known for its eye-catching flair-style bartenders add to the fun. Town Square Las Vegas Town Square has a little bit of everything. There are big shopping stores like H&M and Express, boutique spots where you can buy dresses you're unlikely to see on anyone else in Vegas, and children's stores, accessory stalls, and makeup depots (hello Sephora), too. Grab a bite at one of several eateries or let the kiddos cool off in the small water park situated at the center of this neighborhood-like shopping center. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Situated right in the middle of all the action on the Strip, the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood are a site to see. This indoor shopping mall features a faux sky ceiling so it looks like you're in an open-air setting and rainstorms daily complete with thunder, lightning, fog, and pouring rain. You can find lots of reasonably priced retailers in addition to higher-end designer shops. Check out the rainstorm schedule here. The Hawaiian Marketplace Unique to Las Vegas, pick up some cheap thrills and get a taste of Hawaii at this outdoor shopping center. Comprised mostly of a collection of kiosks, it's a great place to pick up some small souvenirs, island-style fashion, and more. Let's Recap on Our 'Cheap' Las Vegas Shopping So there are a handful of spots to checkout if you're looking for some of the best shopping in Las Vegas, including popular cheap options, outlet malls, and other hotspots. So when you are planning your trip, consider including some of these options to your vacation itinerary.
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