15 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas This Summer
Las Vegas is an exciting place to visit solo or with your entire family. Unfortunately, most people are free in the summertime when temperatures can reach triple digits in the Vegas sun. Luckily, there are ample activities to keep away from the heat and enjoy your time.
Whether you want to splash in the pool or enjoy the air conditioning of a casino, there are ample things you can do. Read on to learn more about fifteen of our favorite options for a Las Vegas summer.
1. AREA15
One of the coolest additions to the Las Vegas lineup is AREA15. This massive immersive entertainment venue offers dozens of attractions, most within an air-conditioned building. There’s something for everyone here.
The most popular option in AREA15 is the Meow Wolf Omega Mart, an interactive art exhibit with ample twists and turns enjoyers can walk through. It’s incredible, mind-bending interactive art and an escape from the heat.
2. Vegas Pool Clubs
If you’re on an adults-only trip, the Vegas Pool Clubs are an excellent way to cool off and enjoy some time with music and friends. Various hotels around the area host DJs, drinks, and exciting games in the hottest times of the year. Many require tickets, so do your research to determine which you want to attend.
3. Fountains of Bellagio
The Fountains of Bellagio have been a longtime favorite of the Las Vegas strip, boasting thousands of fountains moving in time to create a magical show. In the summer, it’s a wonderful show with water droplets spritzing as you see the entertainment.
The Fountains are on display every day of the week, so you don’t have to worry about missing them. They are an icon of the city and a must-see in the dead heat of the summer.
4. Neon Museum Nighttime Tours
The Neon Museum is a graveyard for old neon signs, making up an unforgettable scene packed with bright lights and classic designs. While touring this outdoor exhibition is too hot during the day, it makes for a wonderful, guided adventure at night. Anyone of any age will adore seeing the bright lights in action once again.
5. Minus 5 Frozen Bar
If you want to head to a bar in the summer, why not go to one made completely out of ice? The Minus 5 Frozen Bar is completely made of ice. It’s so cold you need to put on a jacket before entering to keep warm enough to enjoy the experience. It’s a nice change of pace in the heat.
Once inside, there are ample activities to enjoy. Check out the ice sculptures, enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, and ponder all the frozen details scattered throughout the area.
6. Planet Hollywood’s Flowrider
Believe it or not, you can test your surfing skills right in the middle of Las Vegas. Planet Hollywood’s FlowRider is the ultimate surf machine, pushing out waves and water to challenge the rider. Once you fall, you get a nice splash of cool water on the way out.
7. Indoor Gaming at Casinos
There isn’t a more classic way to escape the heat than to check out the many casinos on and beyond the Las Vegas Strip. Whether you head to the Cosmopolitan or Circus Circus, every casino is chilled with ice-cold air conditioning and filled with gaming options to beat the hottest part of the day.
Indoor gaming at casinos also offers the chance to check out the interior of other hotels during the day. There are beautiful designs in each icon. Can’t pick a casino? Check out our list of the 10 best casinos in Las Vegas.
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8. Bellagio Conservatory
The Bellagio Hotel is home to the Bellagio Conservatory, a botanical garden redesigned each year to celebrate a different season or theme. It’s 14,000 square feet of flowers, sculptures, and more, all indoors and shaded from the scorching sun.
The show dates during the summer run from May 24th to August 23rd, so ensure you plan your trip during that time. This theme is centered around “The Birds and the Bs”, focusing on romance and incorporating live birds into the experience.
9. Mob Museum
The goal of the Mob Museum in Las Vegas is to educate individuals on the history of organized crime and its impact on American society. They provide ample history, interactive exhibitions, and more. It’s a time to learn more about the country and cool off.
10. The Sphere
The Las Vegas Sphere was built only a few years ago, offering a giant domed screen inside and out. It’s since become an icon for Las Vegas. If it’s a hot day, grab a ticket and head inside to see an immersive show. There are even box seats for even more comfort if you have cash to burn.
11. Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is physically outside, but there are ample exhibitions inside that don’t involve being baked in the sun. It’s a historically significant structure and worth spending time learning about when it’s too toasty to be outdoors.
12. Gondola Rides
In Vegas, you can take a gondola ride - indoors. The Venetian has created its iteration of the Venice canals, offering gorgeous streams with gondolas drifting up and down the themed area. It’s cool, memorable, and will make you feel like you’ve traveled to a far less warm country.
13. Fremont Street Experience
Hot days are well-spent at the Fremont Street Experience. It’s a pedestrian mall and attraction area with over five blocks of exciting things to do. There’s a large canopy over the top for shade. Attractions include massive zip lines, nightly free entertainment, and a unique shopping complex.
14. See Stage Shows
One of the things Vegas is known for is its stage shows. They also happen to be an excellent place to cool off. Gasp at the circus adventures in Cirque du Soleil, sing along with musical tributes like the Michael Jackson ONE, and enjoy a time of themed entertainment and dinner with Tournament of Kings. There’s entertainment galore.
15. Dive-In Movies at the Cosmopolitan
Finally, enjoy dive-in movies at the unforgettable Cosmopolitan Hotel. Enjoy your favorite films while floating in the water and eating your favorite snacks.
