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Las Vegas, commonly referred to as "The City of Lights" and "The City of Entertainment," attracts approximately 42.5 million visitors from all over the world every single year. There are many activities to enjoy in the city of Las Vegas, whether exploring the famous Strip or achieving a day trip outside of the city. Here is a list of some of the best things to do in and around Las Vegas.

Experience the Las Vegas Strip

Experiencing the Las Vegas Strip is one of the best things to do in Las Vegas at night! The Strip comes to life after the sun goes down as all the neon lights turn on and glimmer throughout the boulevard. There are many different ways to experience the Strip, each unique and providing distinct views and perspectives.

The best ways for you to experience the Las Vegas Strip include:

• Walking
• Riding the Las Vegas monorail
• Taking a bus tour
• Renting an autocycle or exotic vehicle
• Helicopter ride

You can walk about four miles one-way from the beginning to end of the Vegas Strip or zip down the boulevard with one of the many monorails that the city has in service. Take a pleasant joyride down the Strip with Big Bus or Pink Jeep Tours, or drive yourself around in style.

Or take to the skies and experience Las Vegas from a unique vantage point with Maverick Helicopters' Vegas Strip Flight Soar high above and witness iconic landmarks such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, The High Roller, The Strat, historic downtown, and the home venues for the Vegas Golden Knights and the Las Vegas Raiders.

However, your desire to see and experience the Las Vegas Strip is entirely up to you!

Visit the Historic Hoover Dam & Boulder City

A quick day trip from Las Vegas is just a 45-minute drive away to the Historic Boulder City and Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam contains one of the country's most stunning engineered marvels and acts as a border between Nevada and Arizona.

The Hoover Dam serves as an excellent short outdoor adventure and rest stop for travelers trekking through the interstate. You will see some of the most extraordinary views of Lake Mead and Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge at the Hoover Dam. Plus, there are also various outdoor activities you can engage in during your visit.

The Hoover Dam offers three different immersive tours where you will be able to explore and learn about the dam's history through knowledgeable tour guides, observation decks, and visitor exhibits. If you visit the Hoover Dam, be sure to take pictures and document yourself standing in two states at one time!

Fewer than 30 miles southeast from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas Strip is Boulder City, Nevada. Boulder City is famously referred to as the "Small Town. Big Adventure."

Established in 1931, this small city is now full of life and provides various activities for travelers. In addition, Boulder City is home to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the largest man-made lake in the United States.

There are plenty of great indoor and outdoor activities to experience in Boulder City, including the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City Museum, Gold Strike Hot Springs, and Lake Mead Cruises.

Learn about the original locomotives and rolling stock, take a scenic train tour at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, or visit the Boulder City Museum. This 1933-built Colonial Revival-style landmark contains interactive exhibits and authentic artifacts dedicated to the building and structuring of the Hoover Dam.

Available from October through April, the Gold Strike Hot Springs are open to visitors looking for hiking, hot springing, cliff jumping, and wildlife spotting.

You can venture throughout the Hoover Dam in a climate-controlled Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler with a Lake Mead Cruise. You can explore Lake Mead aboard a three-level paddle-wheeler containing two climate-controlled decks and one open promenade deck available for optimal viewing.

Helicopter Ride to the Grand Canyon

Another great activity to do in Las Vegas is a Grand Canyon helicopter tour! Maverick Helicopters operates daily departures to the Grand Canyon from our private terminal located on the Las Vegas Strip. Fly 45 minutes across the Mojave Desert, above Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Fortification Hill, before you make your descent into one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: The Grand Canyon!

You will then land at our exclusive site within the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, where you will have the opportunity to take plenty of photos, explore, and indulge in snacks, beverages, and champagne 300ft above the Colorado River. After your 30-40 minutes of landing time is complete, you will then make your way back to Las Vegas, flying over the Bowl of Fire and the world-famous Strip upon your return.

Experience outstanding and unparalleled views of Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in just a couple of hours with a thrilling helicopter tour!

Enjoy a Guided Foodie Tour

In addition to the limitless entertainment found in Las Vegas, there are countless fantastic restaurants and eateries all over the city! Experience Las Vegas like a true VIP with a foodie tour.

Voted Best of Las Vegas for five consecutive years, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers individuals and groups unique and award-winning dining experiences. You can choose to take a foodie tour on the Las Vegas Strip, at the Arts District, or around Historic Downtown Las Vegas.

During the guided tour, you will visit four different restaurants that best showcase a phenomenal VIP Vegas gourmet experience that will satisfy your taste buds!

Hike at Red Rock Canyon

Approximately 35 minutes west of the famous Strip is a different side of Las Vegas that people hardly ever get to see. Located on the outskirts of the Las Vegas Valley is the spectacular Red Rock Canyon.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies in the Mojave Desert and is known for its gorgeous towering red sandstone peaks. Hiking at Red Rock Canyon is one of the best things to do when visiting Las Vegas and is a great outdoor activity. Red Rock Canyon offers numerous hikes catered to all skill levels.

One of the most popular hikes is the Moenkopi Loop, which many complete within 1.5 hours. On the Moenkopi Loop, you will get to experience Triassic fossils, a variety of desert flora, limestone ridge, panoramic views of the Wilson Cliffs, and connecting trails to Calico Hills. On other hikes, you can explore the base of the Calico Basin to Sandstone Quarry, roam Turtlehead Peak, traverse between Icebox Canyon and Pine Creek Canyon, and more.

Experiencing the Vegas Strip, visiting the Hoover Dam, taking a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon, going on a foodie tour, or hiking at Red Rock Canyon are some of the best things to do in Las Vegas. So whenever you are on your next Vegas vacation, be sure to tackle one, if not all, of these great activities!