Day trips & tours
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| Question | Participants | Answers | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| What fun activities are there in Las Vegas besides shows (Topgolf, bowling, shooting ranges)? Plenty, mostly just off the Boulevard or at the ends of it: Topgolf behind MGM Grand, bowling at the LINQ, shooting ranges a few minutes away, the STRAT's thrill rides, ziplines downtown and the immersive rooms at AREA15. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| When does the Bellagio Conservatory change its display, and is it free? Free, open 24 hours a day, no need to be a guest. The display changes about five times a year (spring, summer, fall, the holidays and Lunar New Year), and the room closes for roughly six days during each rebuild. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| What time do the Bellagio fountains run, and do they stop in high wind? From 3 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends and holidays, every 30 minutes until 8 p.m. and then every 15 minutes until midnight. Yes, wind stops them: sensors cut the jets down or shut the show off entirely when gusts would blow the water past the banks. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| Are the STRAT thrill rides still open, and how high are they? Partly. Big Shot still runs, launching riders to about 1,081 feet, and SkyJump still drops people 829 feet down the side of the tower. Insanity was removed in 2023 and X-Scream has been closed for maintenance with no reopening date. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| What is there to do at Springs Preserve, and how long do you need? Two museums, a frontier town, a little train, gardens and trails on one ticket, 10 to 15 minutes west of the Strip. Plan on half a day; the museum alone takes about 90 minutes. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| How far is the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas, and how do you get there without a car? About 35 miles southeast of the Strip, a 45-minute drive. Without a car, a coach tour with hotel pickup is the practical way; a rideshare gets you there easily but getting back is the problem. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| How far is the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas? Two to five hours by car, depending on the rim. The West Rim is about 125 to 130 miles away, the South Rim about 277, the North Rim about 265. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| What is AREA15, and where is it? An indoor entertainment district a few minutes west of the Strip, at 3215 South Rancho Drive, across I-15 near the Sahara Avenue exit. Walking in is free; the attractions inside are ticketed one by one. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| Can you do the Grand Canyon as a day trip from Las Vegas, and is it worth it? The West Rim works as a day trip: it is 2 to 2.5 hours away and makes a comfortable full day. The South Rim, the classic postcard view, is 4.5 to 5 hours each way and really wants an overnight. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h |