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Best Attraction in Vegas? The Mob Museum
Best Las Vegas Attraction (2022)
There’s more to Vegas than gambling and shows. In fact, you could easily enjoy an exciting trip to Sin City without ever stepping foot on a casino floor.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Las Vegas Attraction are as follows:
- Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Hoover Dam - Clark County, Nevada
- Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Fremont Street Experience - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Streetmosphere at the Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Fountains of Bellagio - Las Vegas, Nevada
- High Roller - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Las Vegas, Nevada
- The Mob Museum - Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts International
No. 10:
Memories made at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandala Bay will last a lifetime. Turtles, horseshoe crabs, jellyfish, exotic sharks, and lionfish are among the over 2,000 animals that reside within the aquarium. Add-on options include feeding the sharks, stingrays, and turtles at the reef and an Undersea Explorer Virtual Reality Theatre that transports you to a world beyond your imagination.
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No. 9:
Situated about 30 miles east of Las Vegas on the border with Arizona, Hoover Dam is considered one of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century. Nearly a million visitors tour the dam annually for the chance to see the dam up close and even stand on one of the 30-foot pipes where water rushes underfoot to the generators.
Photo courtesy of Caesars Entertainment
No. 8:
You don’t have to fly all the way to Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower. The Vegas version offers a viewing deck 46 stories above The Strip. The half-scale replica also has its own nighttime light show every 30 minutes once the sun goes down.
Photo courtesy of Fremont Street Experience
No. 7:
Old Las Vegas is new again at the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown. This five-block entertainment district is home to the world’s largest video screen, as well as nine casinos, an 850-foot zipline, more than 60 restaurants and retail locations and free nightly entertainment.
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No. 6:
Located within The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Streetmosphere at the Grand Canal Shoppes provides guests “a taste of Italy without stepping on a plane.” See live performances from exceptional vocalists, musicians, and dances in 15-minute shows. These lively performances of folk and opera music are free to the public and occur every day of the year. Window shop by gondola via the Grand Canal and enjoy world-class dining venues plus over 160 premier stores.
Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts International
No. 5:
The Bellagio is home to not one but two of the best free attractions in Las Vegas. The intricately designed floral displays at the Bellagio’s Conservatory fill the space all the way to the glass and metal roof, which looks like it belongs someplace with a much longer history than Vegas. It’s surprising to find this small horticultural oasis in a casino, but it’s a good surprise. The Bellagio’s Fountains are one of Las Vegas’ most photogenic attractions, wowing crowds several times a day with a musically synchronized water dance.
Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts International
No. 4:
The Bellagio’s Fountains are one of Las Vegas’ most photogenic attractions, wowing crowds several times a day with a musically synchronized water dance. No matter how many times you’ve seen the fountains, those swaying, shooting waters are still mesmerizing.
Photo courtesy of Photo Courtesy of David Burke
No. 3:
The tallest observation wheel in North America soars 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, offering some of the best views of the city from above. Riders on the High Roller enjoy a 30-minute revolution aboard one of 28 cabins.
Photo courtesy of iStock / anderm
No. 2:
Situated in the Mojave Desert 17 miles west of downtown Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is home to spectacular and colorful rocks and dramatic cliffs that give a backdrop to the 13-mile one-way scenic drive known as The Loop. Numerous hiking trails and scenic overlooks are located along the drive, so even visitors who don't want to hike can easily enjoy the area's scenery.
Photo courtesy of The Mob Museum
No. 1:
The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, or the Mob Museum for short, documents the darker side of American history by examining the effect organized crime has had on society. Exhibits cover the Prohibition era, organized crime today, forensic lab techniques and law enforcement methods.
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The Experts
American Casino Guidebook
Steve Bourie is the author of the American Casino... Read More
Steve Bourie is the author of the American Casino Guidebook. It was the number one bestselling book in the U.S. on casino travel for more than 25 years and in 2020 it was converted into a digital format at americancasinoguidebook.com Matt Bourie is the editor of American Casino Guidebook and Steve's son. Matt has been traveling to and writing about, casinos for more than 15 years. Together, they host a YouTube channel which has had more than 50 million views.
American Casino Guidebook
Steve Bourie is the author of the American Casino Guidebook. It was the number one bestselling book in the U.S. on casino travel for more than 25 years and in 2020 it was converted into a digital format at americancasinoguidebook.com Matt Bourie is the editor of American Casino Guidebook and Steve's son. Matt has been traveling to and writing about, casinos for more than 15 years. Together, they host a YouTube channel which has had more than 50 million views.
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion... Read More
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards... Read More
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original,... Read More
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
