Author: Isabel Ramires

A beautifully designed double-decker bus. Three tiers of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and desserts. Fine teas served in traditional china. A 75-minute rolling tour of the Las Vegas Strip from the Sahara down to the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and back. Bellagio fountains, Caesars Palace, the Luxor pyramid, and the Sphere all passing by the windows. This is what Las Vegas looks like when you slow down, sit down, and let the city come to you. Tea, Views, and a Front Row Seat to the Strip Café on the Strip is a women-owned Las Vegas business that takes the British…

Monica’s apartment. The orange couch. The fountain from the opening credits. Ross and Rachel’s Vegas wedding. The iconic purple door. Replica props, original costumes, behind-the-scenes content, and Vegas-exclusive experiences built specifically for this location. The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand and it is exactly what it sounds like. The Show Set Two Episodes Here. Now You Can Step Inside Them. The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas opened at MGM Grand in July 2025, inside The District at MGM Grand adjacent to the Grand Garden Arena at 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd. It is the permanent…

Make pizza dough with an executive chef at Allegro. Bake a baguette with Wynn’s master baker inside the resort’s bread shop. Learn cocktail techniques from one of the most decorated mixologists in the city. Tour Allegiant Stadium and cook game day food with the executive chef of Charlie’s Sports Bar. Take a Thai cooking class with Food Network star Chef Jet Tila. This is what Las Vegas looks like when you go beyond the standard visitor experience. Nine Years Running and Still the Most Interesting Thing You Can Do at Wynn Connoisseur by Wynn launched in 2017 as the Wynn Master…

All 34 of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, reproduced at full scale using Vatican-licensed high-definition printing technology, displayed at floor level so you can examine brushstrokes that are invisible from the floor of the actual chapel. Life-size David, Moses, and Pietà. A cathedral-like Last Judgment Room with pews and immersive sound. Tickets from $32. Now open at The Shops at Crystals on the Las Vegas Strip. The Vatican Ceiling at Eye Level for the First Time Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition opened April 24, 2026 at The Shops at Crystals at 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd, inside the CityCenter complex. Presented by SBX Group…

550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip. 28 air-conditioned glass cabins. A 30-minute full rotation with audio narration calling out every landmark as it comes into view. A Happy Half Hour option that turns your cabin into an open bar at 550 feet. And a view of the Strip at night that no helicopter, rooftop, or observation deck in the city can match. Here is everything you need to know before you go. The Strip Looks Different From Up Here The High Roller at The LINQ Promenade opened in March 2014 and remains the tallest observation wheel in North America and the second…

The first nighttime pool party ever offered in Las Vegas. Still the standard everything else gets measured against. World-class DJ residencies, a 40,000-square-foot venue that wraps around the Encore pool, gold-dripped interiors, theatrical performers, and a Sunday night crowd that dresses up, shows up, and stays until close. Here is everything you need to know before you go. Warm Water, Cold Drinks, and a DJ Set That Goes Until Dawn XS Nightclub at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas invented the nighttime pool party format in Las Vegas. Before XS launched Nightswim, Sunday night was the night you packed your bags, settled your hotel…

Nevada’s only AZA-accredited aquarium just turned 25. Over 21 million guests, 300,000 students educated, 1.6 million gallons of water, 14 exhibits, two underwater tunnels, a touch pool, a VR theater, and a Komodo dragon that is older than most smartphones. Here is everything you need to know before you go. The Only Predator-Based Aquarium in North America Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino opened in June 2000, making it one of the longest-running non-gaming attractions on the Las Vegas Strip. In June 2025 it celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of operation with more than 21 million guests…

Seven towers of neon-painted boulders standing 30 to 35 feet tall in the Mojave Desert, 10 miles south of Henderson, free to visit, open every day, and freshly repainted in April 2026. One of the most photographed public art installations in the American West is right here, and it is worth making the drive. What It Is and Why It Exists Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale public artwork by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, produced by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund in New York. It consists of seven towers of locally sourced boulders, 33 rocks in total, each…

Universal Horror Unleashed is 110,000 square feet of permanent haunted horror inside AREA15. Four cinematic haunted houses. Four themed scare zones with roaming characters, live entertainment, and themed food and drinks. This is what happens when the creators of Halloween Horror Nights build something that never has to close. Here is everything you need to know before you go. Halloween Horror Nights. Except It Never Ends. Universal Horror Unleashed opened at AREA15 on August 14, 2025, as the first permanent year-round horror attraction Universal has ever built. The same creative team responsible for Halloween Horror Nights, the most acclaimed seasonal horror event in…

The Cromwell is gone. In its place, Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel opens May 29, 2026 — 188 rooms of industrial romantic design, a brand new lounge, a redesigned rooftop pool, and a center-Strip address at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. Reservations are open now. Here is everything you need to know before you book. This Is What Happens When Lisa Vanderpump Designs a Hotel The Cromwell had one of the best corner lots on the Strip — the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, directly across from Caesars Palace, steps from the Bellagio, and within walking distance…

Formula 1 in Las Vegas is no longer just a November event. Grand Prix Plaza is open year-round with karting on the actual Strip Circuit, a holographic 4D theater, racing simulators, and one of the most immersive sports destinations ever built. Here is everything inside. F1 Year-Round. Not Just Race Weekend. Grand Prix Plaza opened in May 2025 as the world’s largest Formula 1 attraction, built inside the 39-acre complex that houses the official Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building. After closing in the fall for the 2025 race weekend, it reopened January 30, 2026 with a fully upgraded lineup of…

The most talked-about entertainment experience in the world is right here in your backyard. Haptic seats, real wind, poppy field scents, falling apples, and a 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen showing a classic you already know. Here is everything you need before you go. DetailsVenueSphere Las Vegas, 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169ShowThe Wizard of Oz at Sphere. Runs approximately 75 minutes.ScheduleMultiple showings daily. Morning, afternoon, and evening slots available. Running through at least August 2026.TicketsFrom $107. Average price $194 to $218 depending on section and time. VIP experiences from $299 to $349.Book TicketsTicketmaster or thespherevegas.comParkingSphere Lot A: $50. Valet: $75. Smart move:…

Las Vegas is officially the home of the “Showcase of the Immortals.” On April 18–19, 2026, WWE returns to Allegiant Stadium for a historic two-night event. Following a record-breaking residency in 2025, WrestleMania 42 is leaning into the city’s high-stakes energy with a card stacked with legendary grudge matches and high-production spectacle. The Fight Card: Bloodlines and Grudge Matches With the “Road to WrestleMania” nearing its end, the 2026 card is headlined by era-defining rivalries. While matches are subject to change, the current confirmed and rumored lineup is the most ambitious in years: WrestleMania Weekend: The Full Itinerary WrestleMania is…

Every spring, the video-game and pop-culture universe descends on the Las Vegas Convention Center for LVL UP Expo, a massive multi-day celebration of competitive gaming, anime, cosplay, and community. Running from April 24–26, 2026, this year’s edition takes over the South Hall, turning the corner of Paradise Road and Desert Inn into a high-energy hub for over 144,000 anticipated fans. What started as a regional tournament has evolved into a global destination. Following a record-breaking 2025, the 2026 expo is leaning into “Experience First” programming, blending massive esports brackets with intimate “creator-to-fan” interactions and high-production after-parties. What to Expect: The…

Las Vegas’s most intimate music festival is back. For its 34th year, the City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival is transforming the Clark County Government Amphitheater into the city’s largest backyard party on April 25–26, 2026. Since 1992, this event has traded stadium seating for grassy lawns, offering world-class soul in a setting that feels more like a community reunion than a mega-concert. Fans gather just steps from the stage, swapping stories and sharing snacks as smooth grooves wash over them. An Outdoor Living Room The festival’s “secret sauce” is its picnic-style layout. Instead of assigned seats, you claim…

Vegas doesn’t just party anymore, it competes. If you’ve ever watched the Las Vegas Grand Prix and thought, “I could take that corner faster,” it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Located in the heart of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the F1 Arcade has officially shifted the city’s entertainment scene into high gear, opened on October 17, 2025, just ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, positioning itself as a year-round extension of the city’s F1 energy. This isn’t your childhood pizza-parlor arcade; it’s a 21,000-square-foot, high-octane social sanctuary where elite sim-racing meets a world-class…

Pickleball has become a regular sight across Las Vegas. Courts that once sat empty now run constant rotation, new locations keep opening, and first-timers show up daily without lessons or long prep. The appeal is simple: it’s social, accessible, and fits into a Vegas day without taking it over. Why pickleball is popular in Las Vegas Pickleball has grown quickly in Las Vegas because it’s easy to try, its social and its fun! New players don’t need lessons, leagues, or advance planning. Courts are set up for open play, games move quickly, and people can join or leave without disrupting…

Farmers markets in Las Vegas have shifted from occasional stops to fixed weekend routines, particularly in Summerlin and Henderson. The change is driven by consistency rather than novelty. Markets run on predictable weekly schedules, in the same locations, with minimal seasonal disruption. People no longer check if they’re happening. They plan around them. Their placement matters. Downtown Summerlin and Henderson markets are embedded in walkable retail districts with reliable parking, bathrooms, and nearby coffee. That makes them easy to combine with errands or a short walk, which keeps visits practical instead of aspirational. Vendor lineups feel stable without being static.…

Las Vegas has many places that impress on command, but few that slow people down. The Bellagio Conservatory does exactly that. It draws guests away from the tables and corridors and into a space where movement softens and attention shifts. You can feel it the moment you arrive. The lighting changes. The air carries a fresh scent that is unmistakably alive. Conversations lower without effort. Positioned directly across from the Bellagio guest check in, the Conservatory feels both central and tucked away. There is no door to pass through and no threshold to cross. You simply arrive. Families pause strollers.…