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THINGS TO DO IN VEGAS 🎰 (aside from gambling)
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items A big list of things to do in Las Vegas besides the casino of course! Food, entertainment, or just a walk in the park.
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Outdoor Activities 🏸🥎
Restaurants 🍝
Other Food & Drinks (more casual) 🍔
Arts & Entertainment 🎭
Local Favorites ✨
Outdoor Activities 🏸🥎
Whether you’re into scenic hikes, peaceful parks, or Instagram-worthy views, Vegas has so much more to offer than neon lights. From red rock canyons to cactus gardens, this list is your go-to for fresh air and nature moments — even in the desert heat...
Shady trees, walking paths, basketball courts, and plenty of space to chill! Lowkey and not usually super crowded.
Spring Valley Community Park
Huge park with a lake, ducks, volleyball courts, trails, and lots of picnic space! 🧺
Sunset Park
Offers hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and literally the cutest themed playground 🥹 Also an amazing view of the city at sunset 🌅
Exploration Peak Park
A true oasis with ponds, peacocks, tall trees, and walking trails. You can even go fishing here, perfect for a peaceful, green escape. 🎣
Floyd Lamb Park
Historic park with a lake, rose garden, and walking loops. Cute for a quiet day or aesthetic photos!
Lorenzi Park
Clean, well-maintained park with large grassy fields, playgrounds, and covered picnic areas. Great for families or outdoor workouts.
Majestic Park
Super kid-friendly with dinosaur sculptures, water play features, and a mini lake. 🦕 Super unique vibe if you want something fun and different.
Aliante Nature Discovery Park
Skate park, amphitheater, gardens, and wide open fields. Tons of space and shade, they host local events here too! 🎶
Craig Ranch Regional Park
Shady trees, paved trails, & open spaces. Ideal for casual walks, journaling, or reading outside!
Pioneer Park
Incredible views, desert hikes, and photo ops everywhere. $15 per vehicle entry but well worth it!
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Restaurants 🍝
Tired of overpriced tourist traps? These are the restaurants locals actually love — from cozy neighborhood gems to chef-owned hotspots. Perfect for date nights, dinner with friends, or just treating yourself to something delicious.
Trendy Italian with handmade pastas, seasonal menus, and sourdough EVERYTHING! 🌿 The perfect spot for foodie dates or just cool downtown vibes. Located in the Arts District 📍
Esther's Kitchen
Retro glam steakhouse with bold lighting, private booths, and luxe everything. 💡A whole experience if you love Vegas drama in the best way.
Barry's Downtown Prime
Modern Vietnamese-American fusion with an intimate, stylish vibe.
🌶️ Creative dishes like salmon skin tacos + shaken beef.
The Black Sheep
High-end coastal Mexican cuisine with bold decor, golden lighting, and $$$ energy.
🍹 The cocktails and ceviche are elite.
Casa Playa
James Beard–winning Northern Thai spot — not flashy, but incredibly flavorful.
🔥 Must try: garlic prawns + khao soi.
Lotus of Siam
Dinner and a show. Think Gatsby-era glam, live jazz, and tableside flambé.
💃 Great for birthdays, bachelorettes, or full-glam moments.
The Mayfair Supper Club
Latin fusion food, bold art, neon signage, and lively brunches.
📸 Instagram gold with solid food to back it up.
CHICA Las Vegas
Sit on the patio for Eiffel Tower views + people-watching. Classic French bistro vibes.
🥖 Order the steak frites or escargot if you’re feeling fancy.
Mon Ami Gabi
Upscale Japanese with a koi pond, lush garden views, and an open-air floating pagoda table (!).
🌸 Pricey, but one of the most beautiful restaurants in Vegas.
Mizumi
Small plates, natural wines, and an open-air patio with cozy string lights.
✨ Super cute for golden hour dinners or solo wine nights.
Ada's Food + Wine
Romantic French cuisine with Strip views from above.
🌇 Go at sunset for the view + ambiance combo.
Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Lush greenery, floral tunnels, and high-end sushi + surf & turf.
📸 Come ready to be seen — and definitely take pics in the entrance hallway.
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Other Food & Drinks (more casual) 🍔
Sometimes you want great food without the white tablecloth. This list is full of casual-but-delicious finds: coffee shops, dessert spots, food trucks, juice bars, and iconic walk-up counters that’ll have you coming back weekly.
Organic coffee, teas, and desserts. Everything is cute, clean, and photo-friendly.
🍰 Try the Spanish latte or a slice of vegan chocolate cake.
Urth Caffe Wynn Las Vegas
Known for strong Viet coffee and herbal teas. Great for boba without the wait.
💡 Pro tip: get the Sea Cream Jasmine Tea.
7 Leaves Cafe
Soft serve in a fish-shaped cone (taiyaki). Instagrammable and delicious.
🍦Flavors rotate — black sesame + ube combo is top-tier.
Somisomi
Specialty lattes, house-made syrups, and cozy corners for work or journaling.
📸 Super aesthetic cups + neutral interiors.
Vesta Coffee Roasters
Fluffy beignets, gourmet doughnuts, and iced Vietnamese coffee.
🍩 Weekend vibe = coffee + pastry + a good outfit.
Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets
Over-the-top lattes, pink velvet everything, and full-on princess energy.
💗 Order the glitter latte or themed pastries — it’s made for content.
Café Lola
Hole-in-the-wall with wild flavor combos. Over 100 wing sauces — yes, seriously.
🌶️ Not aesthetic but hella good and super local.
WING KING
Street food–style hot dogs with loaded toppings, elote, and dirty fries.
🌭 Open late — great for post-night-out eats
Dirt Dog
Quick wellness refuel — green juices, freeze blends, and vegan soft serve.
🥬 Get the almond soft serve + strawberry drizzle.
Pressed Juicery
Cold-pressed juices and smoothie bowls. Cute branding and clean ingredients.
🥤 “Bee Royal” or “Bee WHealthy” are go-to picks.
The Juice Standard
Arts & Entertainment 🎭
Skip the predictable and dive into Vegas’ creative side. These spots include immersive art spaces, local theaters, gallery walks, and photo-worthy installations — all with major inspiration and zero slot machines.
Immersive art + grocery store from another universe. You enter through a fake supermarket and explore wild, multi-sensory art.
🌀 Worth every penny — and a must for content creators.
Meow Wolf Las Vegas' Omega Mart
More than just Omega Mart — it’s an entire adult-friendly experience zone with art installations, virtual reality, axe throwing, and psychedelic vibes.
💡 Go after dark for lights, music, and chill drinks.
AREA15
Iconic old Vegas signs, lit up at night or glowing in the day. Amazing for photo shoots or a nostalgic walk through Vegas history.
📸 Book a golden hour ticket for perfect lighting.
The Neon Museum Las Vegas
Rotating exhibits with famous artists or fashion designers. Small, but super curated.
🎨 A hidden cultural gem right in a casino.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Monthly art walk with local vendors, music, street food, and galleries open late.
🖼️ Best time to meet creatives and discover indie artists.
First Friday Las Vegas
Graffiti walls, vintage shops, indie coffee houses, and local galleries.
🌈 Great for exploring on foot and snapping creative content.
Las Vegas Arts District
All digital art and LED mirror rooms — very “Instagram museum” vibes.
✨ Bring your best outfit and a fully charged phone.
Museum Of Dream Space
Local productions, affordable tickets, and an intimate venue for plays and musicals.
🎭 Think less Broadway, more cozy hidden gem.
Las Vegas Little Theatre
Surprisingly solid lineup of small concerts, cultural performances, and film screenings — often free or very cheap.
Clark County Library Main Theater
Nature trails, botanical gardens, eco exhibits, plus galleries and a seasonal butterfly habitat.
🌿 Relaxing but also full of visuals and educational content.
Springs Preserve
Interactive exhibits, band gear, tattoos, and even guided tours by real musicians.
🎸 Perfect for music fans and alt aesthetics.
The Punk Rock Museum
Local Favorites ✨
Want to experience Vegas like a local? This list is full of spots we actually go to — the taco joints, hangouts, indie shops, and under-the-radar gems that don’t show up in the typical travel guides.
Legendary Tijuana-style tacos. Always a line — always worth it.
🌮 Get the adobada (spicy pork) with everything.
Tacos El Gordo
Kitschy, dark, and divey in the best way. Locally famous tiki cocktails and no windows, ever.
🍹 A true Vegas nightcap spot
Frankie's Tiki Room
Founded in Delaware but deeply loved by Vegas locals.
🥪 Try the “Bobbie” — Thanksgiving in a sandwich.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Casual Venezuelan arepas and grilled meats. Super affordable, super delicious.
🍽️ Hidden gem that locals rave about.
Viva Las Arepas
Bookstore + coffee + tiny art gallery + birds in the back (yes, really).
📖 Coolest indie shop in the city.
The Writer's Block
Boutique shop with unique vintage, home goods, and local art.
🖤 Great for gifts or browsing aesthetics.
The Good Wolf Lifestyle Co.
Local Latin coffee shop with great brunch and aesthetic drinks.
☕ Known for their lavender lattes and empanadas.
Makers & Finders
Free chocolate samples + stroll through a cactus garden. It lights up for holidays too.
🍫 Locals bring out-of-towners here to impress without spending much.
Ethel M Chocolates
Thursdays only
Small but curated — lots of local produce, handmade goods, and food trucks.
🌱 Locals actually go to this one (not just tourists).
Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market
Open-air café with big tables, house-baked bread, and a great local crowd.
🥖 Their croissants and iced coffees hit every time.
PublicUs
More of an experience than a shop — they do full body paint, fantasy makeup, and events.
🎨 Locals hire them for creative shoots and conventions.
Skin City Body Painting