6 Ways to Have Fun in Las Vegas With Out Gambling

Gambling is not my thing. For this reason, I was never interested in visiting Las Vegas. I thought having fun in Vegas wasn\’t possible if I wasn’t hanging out in a casino. But, after tossing around some travel ideas with a friend, I was convinced to give Vegas a try.

It turned out to be one of the best vacations I’ve ever taken. It is possible to have fun in Vegas without gambling.

If you also avoided going to Vegas because you didn’t there was not much to do besides gamble, give these 6 things a try.

1. Enjoy the Hotels’ Activities

Every hotel in Vegas aims to draw visitors by enticing us with unique attractions. Since there are so many hotels, the number of happenings to choose from is unlimited.  I usually found out what each hotel offered by circumstance or from other people. To make your selection a little easier these are 4 of the more popular hotels and some of their events.

The Bellagio water fountain at night

The Bellagio Hotel

The Fountain of Bellagio

The Bellagio is famous for its water shows. The foundation was intentionally designed to wow you. There are over 1000 interwoven water spouts ebbing and flowing to the sound of music on a liquid dance floor with a colorful backdrop.  Each performance is choreographed differently compelling you to watch more than one performance.

Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden

The signature of Bellagio is its floral garden. This beauty of the 14,000-square-foot conservatory can be observed shortly after entering the main lobby. The team of horticulture and designers do amazing things with trees, plants, flowers, and larger than life statues of people, animals, and other items.

For Christmas, the design was based on the movie, Frozen. Princess Elsa, snowmen, elves, and the other Christmas decorations made from petals were stunning.

The display changes to reflect the various seasons and the events in the hotel and on the strip.

Don’t forget to look up when walking through the main lobby. The floral blown glass centerpiece is breathtaking.

Excalibur Hotel

Tournament of Kings Dinner show is a live performance of the tale of King Arthur.  To help set the atmosphere, the performers will l be dressed in armor riding on horses and swing their artillery and your three-course meal with the utilities from that era. Click here for prices and schedules.

Be sure to walk around the hotel and take in the ambiance. The cone-shaped rooftops, drawbridge walkways, and battlements will have you feeling as though you were transported to the Medieval Ages.

The Venetian  Hotel

Gondola Rides

Would you like to experience Venice while still in America? A gondola ride down the Venetian canal while your gondolier serenades you will do the trick. The price is $29 per person.

Streetmosphere

Enjoy the Italian singing along the cancel while shopping in The Grand Canal Shoppes.

Circus Circus Hotel

Adventuredome

Have fun in Vegas with the indoor adventure park. A roll-a-coaster, rock climbing wall, and an 18-hole mini-golf course are only a few of the activities to amuse you. Tickets prices start at $19.95.

Circus

Everyone enjoys going to the circus. You will be amazed as performers ride a bike on a tight rope. Hold your breath while others tumble through the air. And no circus is complete with a performance from clowns. The circus is free for everyone.

2. Explore Fremont Street

Fremont Street is the original Vegas strip, commonly known as Old Vegas.  Although there isn’t as much to do as on the Vegas strip, it is still worth a visit.

The best time to visit is after sunset to get the full effect of the colorful LED lights which lights up the area. One of the highlights of Fremont Street is zip-lining down the stip. Also, it\’s a wonderful place to enjoy the local performers.

Fremont Street in Las Vegas Having fun on Fremont Street

3. Visit Museums

Add a twist to your fun by visiting a couple of museums.

Mob Museum

Discover how the Mob influenced the development and growth of Las Vegas. Also, learn about the struggles the police encountered trying to keep them in check.

There are four floors of exhibits and interactive events. There’s also an underground speakeasy and distillery open from 9 pm to midnight.

Ticket prices are higher for tourists. But, if you buy online, you will get a discount and pay the same price as a Nevada resident.

The Neon Museum

This is an outdoor museum with over 200 neon signs dating back to 1930. The feature exhibit is the Lost Vegas: Tim Burton. The display consists of many of his signs which appeared in Sci-fi movies of the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Prices for tickets vary depending on which exhibits you want to see. Visit their website for more information,

4. Enjoy a Show

Another major attraction of Vegas is their shows. There are so many to choose from, trying to narrow down your selection can be overwhelming.

Having Fun in Vegas–Performers from Motown Extreme

Being a fan of Motown, I chose Motown Extreme, and I was not disappointed. It was great to hear some of my favorite songs like My Girl, I’ll Be There, and Stop in the Name of Love.

After the show, we met and took pictures with the cast. Regardless of which performance you select, you will enjoy it.

Since the line-up changes often, it’s best to visit for a complete list of shows and schedules. It’s cheaper to purchase your tickets online or from the box-office instead of your hotel.

 5. Go Shopping

 Vacation and shopping go together even if you don’t buy anything but a souvenir key chain.  Yet, I know with all the enticing items I saw in Vegas, you will want more than a key chain. These are 4 of the more popular places to shop.

Las Vegas North Premium Outlet

This outdoor shopping mall features high-end designers. Since it’s an outlet you will look for reduced pricing. And if you shop during the Christmas Season as I did, expect additional reductions.

 Fashion Show Mall

If keeping up with the clothing trends is important to you, the Fashion Show Mall should be on your to-do list.  The mall is also famous for having fashion shows on weekends.

 Forum Shops at Caesar

The Forum provides the ultimate shopping experience. The decor gives the feel of being in ancient Rome.

The Forum specializes in designer boutiques such as Cartier, Anne Fontaine, Chanel, and Kate Spade.

Stop shopping long enough to enjoy the live performance of the Atlantis Show. It’s the tale of the ill-fated city of Atlantis. On the other end of the Forum is the 50,000 Atlantis Aquarium with over 300 species of fish.

If you don’t want to spend a dime, visit for the experience.

Miracle Mile Mall

This mall is 1.2 miles long and is the home to over 170 stores and restaurants.

Brass lion at MGM Grand

 6. Do a Food Tour

 When I travel, trying to figure out the best place to eat can be challenging. I am always trying to find the answer to a bunch of questions when it comes to eating in an unfamiliar place. I wonder if the food will taste as good as it looks or is it worth the price?  Well, let Nicky from Taste Buzz Food tours help eliminate these concerns.  They want to ensure your experience is on par with everything else you will enjoy in Vegas. There are three types of food tours to choose from:

• Downtown Delights Food tour which focuses on dining in the Fremont Street vicinity
• Foodie tour on the Las Vegas Strip where you can experience various eating locations and sensations
• Dining Like the Stars Food Tour allows you to taste the elegant dishes of four restaurants on the strip in one evening.

You can eat with others or having your own private tour. For more information and pricing, visit tastebuzzvegas. Be sure to use NICKY5 to get your $5 discount.

Whatever you do, I know you will have a great time in Vegas. I’m already contemplating my return trip.