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Las Vegas is the city of vice but it's also the city of flashy attractions, so in this guide you'll find the best recommendations to go beyond the casinos on The Strip and into the highlights so you can enjoy the city during your trip to America's Wild West.
From gazing at the city's skyline from the Eiffel Tower observation deck to discovering the Mafia Museum, Marvel's immersive experience, the Titanic exhibit, The Mentalist shows and Nathan Burton's magic show. In Las Vegas you'll have as many activities as there are people looking for options. Here's how to get the best tickets for all of them.
1. Tickets to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas
The Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas is one of the best-known imitations of the monumental Parisian work and is located on The Strip, the heart of the city and the epicentre of the city's most famous casinos and attractions. At the top of this tower, which is built on a scale of 1:2, you'll find a viewing platform that gives you a sweeping view from a height of approximately 140 metres.
The best time to visit to make the most of the 360° views is in the morning, when the skies are usually clear, or at night, to see the illuminated Las Vegas skyline. You can also visit the tower's restaurant and the gift shop next to the lifts that take you to the top. I recommend opting for skip-the-line tickets to avoid delays.
2. Tickets for the High Roller Ferris Wheel
The best alternative to see Las Vegas from above is to visit the High Roller, which at 167 metres to the top, is one of the highest panoramic Ferris wheels in the world. The total rotation lasts approximately 30 minutes and being located in the southern part of the main artery of the city you can also discover other landscapes, in addition to the brightness of the casinos on The Strip.
Among the tickets available you can choose an option that includes an open bar in the booth and skip-the-line entry. As one of the main attractions in Las Vegas , I recommend you book your tickets in advance and make sure you also visit Linq Promenade, the neighbourhood where the Ferris wheel is located, which is one of the most eclectic in the city.
3. Shark Reef Aquarium tickets
If you want an alternative experience in Las Vegas or are planning to travel with children or family you can choose to visit Shark Reef. This marine animal complex is located between the Mandalay Bay buildings and is home to over 2000 species of aquatic animals, including sea turtles, piranhas, manta rays, crocodiles, jellyfish and, of course, over 100 sharks, which are the star of the site.
During your tour you can take part in educational exhibits and interactive activities and also visit the home of the reptiles in the aquarium. There you will see snakes, land turtles and endangered animals such as Komodo dragons. You can opt for a guided tour or get your ticket to walk through the aquarium on your own.
4. Mafia Museum Tickets
There are many myths surrounding Las Vegas and one of them is that the city was born as a whim of organised crime bosses. In this museum, housed in a former federal courthouse, you'll learn about the history of Nevada's jewel of a state through interactive exhibits, a display of antique artifacts and biographies of gangsters such as Al Capone, John Gotti and Bugsy Siegel.
During the tour of the museum you will learn about the operations of the Mafia, how the network of contacts that allows organised crime to run the drug business, human trafficking, wiretapping and kidnapping works. You will also learn about the police and federal agents who fought against the mafia, such as Donnie Brasco and Estes Kefauver, and you will be able to visit the gift shop. It is advisable to buy your tickets in advance for this museum.
5. Tickets for the Titanic exhibition
One of the most eye-catching museums in Las Vegas is the Titanic Exhibit, which traces the history of the Titanic, the legendary ship that sank over 100 years ago. In this exhibition located in the Luxor Hotel and Casino you can see more than 250 objects that were salvaged from the wreck and learn about the most famous sinking through detailed replicas and plans of the investigations.
Among the items you'll see on the tour are part of the ship's hull, a sealed champagne bottle, travellers' luggage and porcelain. You can also walk through replicas of the first and third class cabins and have your photograph taken on the luxurious staircase of the ship, made famous by the 1997 film. If you book in advance you can get cheaper tickets than at the box office.
6. Tickets for a Michael Jackson tribute concert
The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at the Tropicana Hotel is one of the most popular music and dance shows in Las Vegas. In a show lasting approximately 1 hour you can listen to the King of Pop's most famous songs and enjoy his team of dancers, which will take you back to the 80's and 90's, when the singer was the most famous artist in the world.
During the concert you will be amazed by the artistic display, the lights, the performance and, above all, the large number of fans from all over the world who come every night to see the show. I recommend that you book your tickets in advance and that on the day of the show you get ready to experience one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas.
7. Tickets for the Marvel Interactive Experience in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the place to be for superhero fans, as Treasure Island is home to an exhibition dedicated to The Avengers. This exhibition is called Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and has an interactive section that will make you feel like you're in a Marvel Universe movie.
During your visit you can tour the museum dedicated to the main characters of The Avengers, walk among the costumes they used in their films and take pictures with the tools and armour they use. With your tickets you can also visit Bruce Banner's laboratory and feel like the real Hulk, and at the end of the tour you can participate in raffles for visitors. The best time to visit this museum without queues is in the morning.
8. Tickets for Stratosphere Tower
Have you ever imagined what the view is like 350 metres up in the air? If the answer is yes, you can find out from the observation deck of the Stratosphere Tower. If the answer is no, you can't miss the experience of travelling to the top floor in a supersonic lift to enjoy the Las Vegas skyline and cocktails at the Air Bar, which has one of the best cocktail bars in the city.
Stratosphere Tower is considered the tallest non-hanging building in Nevada and is also the site of Thrill Rides and SkyJump, two of the most thrilling mechanical attractions in Las Vegas. If you're an adrenaline junkie, you can buy tickets that include access to these rides. This is an ideal activity if you plan to travel in the summer, when the skies are clearer and you'll be able to get a cleaner view.
9. Tickets for The Mentalist in Las Vegas
If you're interested in mind games and you're willing to let yourself fall into the hands of Gerry McCambridge, then you can enjoy The Mentalist in a show that combines scenes of humour, magic and mind-reading powers. During this show you will be amazed at how McCambridge guesses names, birthdays and hometowns of audience members.
The Mentalist is currently one of the most popular shows in Las Vegas and part of the reason for this is that national television has taken it upon itself to broadcast the show through reports. We advise you to buy your tickets in advance to avoid being sold out or to avoid last minute sell outs. Are you up for the experience of being caught in the grip of The Mentalist?
10. Tickets for Vegas! The Show
Vegas! The show combines the glamour of a live show on The Strip, the sensuality of local dancers and the presence of some of Sin City's all-time icons, such as Elvis Presley and the famous Rat Pack, making it the ideal production to learn about the city's past.
During the 90 minutes or so that the show lasts, you can listen to the best musical numbers, relive the performances of the most emblematic artists and immerse yourself in the glamour of a city that was created for entertainment and that leaves none of its visitors indifferent. Moreover, it is a show suitable for the whole family, so it is a plan compatible with a trip with children.
11. Tickets to the Lion Habitat Ranch
Part of Las Vegas' fame was built on the MGM lion and the urban legend that went with it. The legend claimed that the lion had a room reserved for him at the company's hotel in the city, something that has never been proven, so the best way to see lions up close in Nevada is to visit Lion Habitat Ranch, a zoo with more than 40 animals in a protected habitat.
At Lion Habitat Ranch you can learn about the lifestyle of lions, but you'll also find ostriches, parrots, giraffes and other species typical of the African savannah. During your visit you can opt for your general admission ticket or, at extra cost, for a private tour of about 90 minutes to get up close and personal with the lions and learn the secrets of this site in the Las Vegas desert.
12. Las Vegas FlyOver Tickets
If you want to live an immersive experience with a virtual journey that will take you through the main sites of the United States, you can't miss Las Vegas FlyOver. This flight simulator allows you to fly through mountainous, forested and underwater landscapes while suspended in mid-air.
The Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Zion Wilderness Park and the Mohave Desert are just some of the places you can fly over while you feel the effects of rain, fog, wind and the aromas of each place. With tickets for this experience, which is available for the whole family, you'll enjoy "flying" for approximately 30 minutes.
13. Tickets for Nathan Burton's magic show
Nathan Burton is one of Las Vegas' best-known illusionists and it's largely due to the effectiveness of his tricks, in which he levitates guests in the audience, vanishes an elephant and transforms objects, among other popular acts. He also interacts with his live band during the show at the Saxe Theatre at Planet Hollywood.
Comedy is another of Nathan Burton's attributes, combining his magic acts with monologues and performances that keep audiences entertained and relaxed in a show for the whole family. It's also a compatible activity if you plan to visit Las Vegas with children.
14. Tickets to see Count' s Kustoms TV show workshop
Are you planning to visit Las Vegas and are you a fan of the world of motors? Then a visit to the Count's Kustoms workshop is a must, where you can experience the luxurious classic cars and stories from one of America's top-grossing shows.
During your visit to the workshop you can take pictures with the cars and tickets for this attraction also include a visit to the Carroll Shelby Museum, the exhibition of the iconic local marque that became a racing legend, especially since its merger with Ford in the 1960s. If you visit Count's Kustoms in the morning you can have lunch at the bar next to the restoration workshop.
15. Tickets to the Las Vegas Comedy Club
If you want to see the alternative side of Las Vegas entertainers you can't miss the Comedy Club, which presents a 1.5 hour show every day where you can see live performances from comedians from all over the country as they try to build a career in the city.
During the show you can laugh with established performers as well as discover other amateur comedians, but you'll have fun with every show while enjoying drinks and snacks available for purchase at the club's bar. Please note that due to the content of the performances, this is not recommended for young children.