World-class restaurants, over-the-top shows, lavish resorts, casinos- these are the first things that come to our minds when we hear of Las Vegas. This has made the city be referred to as ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World’. Well, there is also more to the city than just gambling and parties including museums, adrenaline rushing rides, parks and lots of nature. Whatever type of person you are; nature lover, history lover, art lovers, business person or just someone looking for a new hobby, Las Vegas has got you. Check out our list of the best things to do in Downtown Las Vegas to help you get started on your next trip.
1. Ride the exciting Slotzilla Zip Line
Slotzilla Zip Line is an urban zip line established in 2014 and it is located in Downtown Las Vegas at Freemont Street. Slotzilla Zip Line is the world’s largest slot machine set to quicken your pulse and take your breath away. It is an amazing attraction that features passengers sliding through a cable fixed between two points. The passenger rides in a sitting position or a flat position with the head facing forward just 77 feet (23 meters) above the pedestrians in downtown Las Vegas. The ride is 850 feet (259 meters) long and goes at a speed of 32 miles per hour. Groups of four can ride at the same time and the passengers can ride with their belongings in an attached pouch.
Slotzilla Zip Line
Address: 425 Fremont St Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website: Slotzilla
Opening hours: 1:00pm - 1:00am (daily)
Price: 23 USD
2. Visit Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
If you don’t have any idea of how Las Vegas came into existence, visit The Old Mormon Fort. It is a very cool place that offers a pretty interesting history at a small fee for admission, and it offers quite a number of exhibits and even a short video in exchange. Once you enter the Fort, you’ll find several buildings within a walled enclosure. The outside features several picnic tables and a small stream that kids like to wade in.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Address: 908 Las Vegas Blvd N Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website: Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Price: 1 USD
3. Enjoy an exotic meal at Heart Attack Grill
Dine with your friends in this unique restaurant that serves the world’s most calorific burger. It has an odd vibe which makes the place more interesting. Here, you will be served by a waitress dressed in a nurse’s outfit, who will give you a hospital gown and a wristband and later take you to the weighing scale to which will determine whether you will pay or eat for free. The dining environment features prescription bottles hanging from the ceiling, movie posters hanging on the walls and a table from the ‘50s. Their wine is served in an IV drip bag and the jello shots in a giant syringe.
Heart Attack Grill
Address: 450 Fremont St Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website: Heart Attack Grill
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)
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4. Catch an open-air event
Downtown Las Vegas is home to this huge stage that hosts concerts for all genres of music. They also host three-day festivals, extreme sports competition and live boxing among others. The venue fits 2500 people but can be scaled to accommodate 11000. Get your tickets, gather your group and head to the largest playground (Downtown Las Vegas Events Center) for the time of your life.
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Address: 200 S 3rd St Las Vegas, NV 89101 Downtown
Website: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
5. Explore Zak Bagans Haunted Museum
If you believe or are fascinated by the existence of ghosts, this is the place for you. The property, originally built in 1938, is rumored to have had hostile spirits roam around the halls. Some even say that dark rituals took place in its basements. Zak Bagan uses this building to give the world a chilling feel of the spirit’s vibe. Visiting this building may be a risk; visitors (must be above 16) are therefore required to sign a waiver. Get your friends and come experience this spine-chilling vibe.
Zak Bagans Haunted Museum
Address: 600 E Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104 Downtown
Website: Zak Bagans Haunted Museum
Opening hours: Mon, Wed - Sat: 1pm - 9pm (Closed on Tue and Sun)
Price: 44 USD
6. Take a segway through the Container Park (from USD 99.0)
Experience Las Vegas history in a brand new way on this guided two-hour Segway tour. Your tour lets you enjoy Downtown Las Vegas attractions including the Container Park, the Mob Museum and Symphony Park. The tour is very fun and also safe. If you have no idea on how to ride, a guided Segway training is included.
Las Vegas Historic Downtown Segway 2-Hour Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours
7. Indulge in an educative tour in the Mob Museum
Visit this historic museum in Downtown LV which features artifacts, stories, and history of organized crimes in the US. The museum offers a variety of sections that address the mob’s involvement in illegal activities and the activities of the law enforcement to eliminate those operations. Visitors get to watch videos of organized crime and also view disturbing photos of victims. You can either take your group or visit with your friends and help them learn about the effects of crime.
Mob Museum
Address: 300 Stewart Ave Las Vegas, NV 89101 Downtown
Website: Mob Museum
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
Price: 7 USD
8. Get an adrenaline rush at Fear The Walking Dead
Fear The Walking Dead Survival is a one-of-a-kind thrill attraction inspired by the AMC’s hit TV series ‘Fear The Walking Dead’. Thrill-seekers and zombie fanatics will enjoy the multisensory experience of this attraction. The tour involves a thrill ride, and escape room, a maze and interactive gaming. The attraction was created by the TRIOTECH, an award-winning leader in creating technologically-advanced, media-based interactions; so be sure to have the best experience.
Fear The Walking Dead Survival
Address: 425 Fremont St Ste 150 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Downtown
Website: Fear The Walking Dead Survival
Opening hours: 5pm - 12am (daily)
Price: 26 USD
9. Gamble at The Cal
California Hotel and Casino offers air-conditioned rooms with separate living areas, dining areas and wet bars. It features restaurants serving Hawaiian style and Asian bites. Gambling lovers will enjoy staying in this restaurant as it comes with a casino. It is located close to most attractions of Downtown Las Vegas including The Mob and The Neon Museums. Have fun exploring the city during the day and return to your room at The Cal where you can have fun at the casino.
The Cal
Address: 12 East Ogden Ave Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website: The Cal
Opening hours: open 24 hours
10. Watch the Viva Vision Light Show
Enjoy a free Viva Vision Light Show on the world’s largest screen situated in Freemont Street. Guests here get to enjoy a variety of light shows with a high-resolution image and concert-quality sound. If you need a more thrilling experience ride the Zipline which is under the Viva Vision Screen.
Viva Vision Light Show
Address: Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website: Viva Vision Light Show
Opening hours: 6pm - 1am (daily)
Price: Free
Have fun in Las Vegas
With this list, I’m sure you are set to experience a thrill in Las Vegas. Take your better half, your family and also your friends to Las Vegas to experience this and more. Be sure to enjoy!
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