Las Vegas has been an actual place to go for one-hundred-plus years. In 1905 it was a train depot located between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Most of the growth in the Las Vegas Area came from industrialization in the form of the Hoover Dam.
Today Las Vegas has forgotten history. New resorts and hotels come and go, and with them, much of Las Vegas’s character vanishes. Visiting Las Vegas is exciting because of the people, the glitz, the lights, gambling, shows, etc. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way people view taking vacations.
But Las Vegas is still a great value for travelers. This list of 10 things to do in Las Vegas during the pandemic highlights some things about Las Vegas you may not even know. There are Las Vegas restrictions that limit what to do during Covid. Nonetheless, Las Vegas is much more than a place that gave us gangsters and high-profile media events. Read on for more.
1. Welcome to Las Vegas—Take a selfie with the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. Erected in 1959, there are few things that are more iconic than this sign. Be cautioned! Many who goes to Las Vegas visit the sign so there can be crowds waiting to take their pictures.
2. The Hoover Dam—Although public tours are now running, there is an alternative. You can book a cruise that goes out on Lake Mead. Depending on conditions, the boat will get pretty close to the dam. You could book a Hoover Dam tour for the day and a Lake Mead Cruise for the evening.
3. The Fremont Street Experience—The Viva Vision light show is something that must be experienced in person as you enjoy a massive outdoor pedestrian walkway.
4. Pro Sports— Take in a pro sporting event. The NBA, NFL, and NHL have Las Vegas-based pro teams.
5. The Neon Museum—Some of Las Vegas’s old signs from long-forgotten casinos are on display. There is also a nightly light show.
6. Adrenaline Mountain—Ever wanted to go somewhere and just blow things up? How about taking out all your aggression by shooting a machine gun? If these activities sound fun, check out Adrenaline Mountain.
7. Go to a Concert—Promoters and hotel owners need to start making money again. However, like going to a sports arena, the concert-goer experience could be enhanced by extra precautions like mask-wearing and social distancing.
8. Be a World Traveler—Las Vegas resorts are opening up. Although the Las Vegas Strip can be hectic, especially after the sun goes down, visiting the themed resorts is a walking trip in and of itself. If you time your visit right, you’ll catch the dancing waters and light show.
9. Seven Magic Mountains—Vividly-painted massive boulders arranged in towering totems. What can be better than that? By the way, it’s free!
10. The Stratosphere Observation Deck—There are no better views of Las Vegas and the surrounding desert southwest than from the top of the Stratosphere. While you’re there if you really want to get your heart pumping take in one of the many thrill rides like the Big Shot that shoots you 160 feet in the air at 45 miles per hour!
Closing Thoughts
Before booking your Vegas trip, find out about the latest local Covid-19 updates. Most indoor areas require you wear face-coverings of some kind. Las Vegas is a popular global tourist attraction, meaning once it announced it would open, people went to Vegas in droves.
This top 10 list of things to do in Vegas focused heavily on things that are free or can be economical. Granted, pro sports and concerts can be expensive. However, package deals help fray the costs. The “Strat,” as it is known locally, charges to get to the observation deck so plan ahead. Wash your hands often, stay safe, and have fun!
