Top Activities for Las Vegas Residents
When you live in Las Vegas, it can be challenging to go out with your friends while avoiding the Strip or other tourist traps. To help you add some variety to your agenda without running into drunk visitors or smoky casinos, we compiled a list of seven fun things to do in Las Vegas for locals looking to go out.
1: Lost Games Escape Room
The best way to shake up your routine is to book a private escape room experience with Lost Games. You and your friends can become immersed in a private and interactive story-telling experience as you work together to solve puzzles and riddles.
Lost Games combines movie-quality set designs with elements from interactive theatre to deliver an unmatched adventure. It also uses the latest technology to present you with unique puzzles you need to solve within a 60-minute time limit to escape. You can even book rooms back-to-back to enjoy both escape rooms as one continuous story.
2: Enjoy Nevada’s Natural Wonders
When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, multiple nearby lakes and national parks make it easy to go out and enjoy nature. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is only 15 miles away from Las Vegas, making it ideal for day hikes.
This park is a popular destination for hikers and mountain climbers alike. Its large sandstone formations have plenty of trails to accommodate hikers of any experience level. Trailhead parking lots also make it easy to drive between different paths for a full-day experience.
Lake Mead, created by the Hoover Dam, is also reasonably close to Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the United States as well as its first national recreational area. This lake spanning over 1.5 million acres gives you ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking, or scuba diving.
3: Walk Down Fremont Street
While downtown Las Vegas is still a popular destination for tourists, it also provides locals with affordable and approachable entertainment. You can enjoy a Viva Vision video canopy light show as you walk around to find cheap drinks and 24-hour meal deals. If you still want part of the “Vegas experience,” you can enjoy gambling at low costs or watch the buskers and celebrity impersonators.
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4: Visit the Neon Museum
Founded in 1996, this museum showcases Las Vegas history in old neon signs and marquees from casinos of the past, including the Silver Slipper, El Cortez, and Stardust. The exhibit spans almost three acres filled with shining displays, including temporary installations from artists such as Tim Burton.
Tickets are limited to uphold safe social distancing practices, so make sure to schedule your visit in advance.
5: Take a Food Tour
Finding the best cuisine is simple with guided food tours like Lip Smacking Foodie Tours. They let you skip waiting for tables for the best restaurants in the city and avoid eating at dives.
You can also sign up for more affordable and casual self-guided tours to go through Vegas restaurants at your own pace. These options also give you a wide variety of areas to visit, including Fremont East, Chinatown, and the LINQ promenade.
6. Support Local Artists
With high-end retailers in the malls and casinos of Las Vegas, it can be easy to miss out on the crafts that local artists and shops produce. You can support local businesses and artists by visiting their more affordable and welcoming locations than the flashy displays on the Strip.
Just south of Fremont Street, you can find the Downton Arts District. Thanks to popular thrift shops, bars, and restaurants, it has quickly grown as a cultural center. On the first Friday of every month, it hosts displays and exhibits from local artists in a free cultural festival. You can enjoy food, music, and art created by local artisans while also supporting the local art scene.
7: Go Golfing
Las Vegas is home to some of the world’s best golf courses, including Shadow Creek, Coyote Springs, and Cascata. Casinos make it easy to schedule a day pass, but be sure to start early to avoid sweltering midday temperatures.
You can also practice your swing at the three-story Topgolf driving range on the strip. This option includes a private bay for you and your friends with food and drinks service that includes the infamous Pretzel Board.
The next time you and your friends are looking for something to do in Las Vegas, try the exciting escape rooms at Lost Games.
