With so much to do it is always a good idea to have a short list of the best Las Vegas attractions. Some are free and some require a fee but you can be guaranteed a good time. Las Vegas attractions can range from the adult only type to fun for the entire family.
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1. Shark Reef At Mandalay Bay Hotel
This Las Vegas attraction features sharks, tropical aquariums, a jelly fish exhibit as well as a few crocodiles. A great way to spend a few hours. You will come in contact with numerous species of sharks, marine invertebrates and rays. All in a ancient sunken temple themed locale. Walk through a tunnel where sharks surround you and put your fingers in the touch tank. No other Las Vegas attraction allows you to touch living sea animals.
2. Manhattan Express Rollercoaster at New York/New York Hotel
Of all the Las Vegas attractions this one will get you moving the fastest. Located in the New York/New York Las Vegas resort this Roller coaster will take you to heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 MPH, It features the world's first "heartline" twist and dive maneuver, allowing riders to experience the thrilling force of negative g's! I nearly lost my lunch on this one but it was well worth it. The ultimate Las Vegas attraction.
3. Las Vegas Attractions - Bellagio Fountains
I'll come clean, I can be a romantic guy at times and this Las Vegas Attraction has a tendency to make me soft. The music gets going and the water dances back and forth. In the early evening the light show along with the fine mist that fills the air is magical. This is the romantic Las Vegas attraction
4. Eiffel Tower - Paris Las Vegas
This Las Vegas attraction gets you high in the air above Las Vegas. The replica Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas is an exact reproduction of one of Europe’s most famous landmarks, only at 1/2 scale. You can to ride to the top, and experience a panoramic view of the valley, from 460 feet above the ground. There is also the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, located on the 11th floor. Las Vegas attractions do not get better than this.
5. Las Vegas Springs Preserve
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The Springs Preserve is a cultural and historic attraction only a few minutes from Downtown Las Vegas. Imagine a location where you can not only learn about the history of Las Vegas but about the process by which we all can work to preserve the environment we depend on. The Springs Preserve is a must see in Las Vegas!
6. Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel
The perfect Las Vegas attraction for the kids. In the summer this is a an air-conditioned theme park that you will think was delivered from heaven. Incredible thrill rides and a joy for the kids. It's free to walk around, but you will have to pay to get wet on Rim Runner or get sick on Chaos.
7. Fremont Street Experience - Downtown Las Vegas
A free show in the streets of Downtown Las Vegas. The music is loud and the lights dance above your head. It is an experience. Shows begin at 8:30, for free. The best free Las Vegas attraction
8. The Stratosphere Tower
With the tallest rollercoaster in the world and a great view this is a Las Vegas attraction that you will not want to miss. The tower is now a Las Vegas trademark and why not go to the top of it. Ride the rollercoaster or have dinner, it's a ton of fun.
