{"id":3095,"date":"2020-01-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretescapes.com\/magazine-uk\/?p=3095"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:08:16","slug":"10-unusual-things-to-do-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.secretescapes.com\/escapist\/10-unusual-things-to-do-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Unusual Things to Do in Las Vegas: The Ultimate Non-Gambling Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Contrary to the evidence of many light-pocketed tourists leaving Sin City, a trip to extravagant, flamboyant, and downright infamous Las Vegas does not have to entail spending the weekend sitting at a blackjack table counting your losses. There are thousands of things to do in and around Vegas. The iconic Strip is truly just the beginning of an almost never-ending list of sights and sounds that will send you home with memories a casino never could. The absolute best thing you can do here is to hire a car. This gives you the all-American freedom to escape the chaos when you want to get away from the bright lights and big city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Non-Gambling Las Vegas Experiences on the Strip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gondolas waiting in The Venetian. Image credit: Unspalsh\/Yi Liu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Ride a Gondola through The Venetian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Las Vegas\u2019 architecture is next level, and nowhere is this truer than at The Venetian. Complete with a faux cloudy blue sky, twinkling canals, and Renaissance-style buildings, this unbelievable hotel offers actual gondola rides on its waterways. It is a slice of Italian charm right in the middle of Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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People zip-lining over the famous Fremont Street, Las Vegas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Ziplining Fremont Street on SlotZilla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To get your adrenaline pumping in a way roulette never could, head to Fremont Street. This is a marginally toned-down area of Old Vegas where you can tackle SlotZilla. This five-block-long zipline will eject you from a giant slot machine 11 stories above the street. Ziplining on Fremont Street is an essential high-speed thrill for any visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Seek out Secret Bars in Las Vegas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to escape the main casino floors, hunt down the best secret bars in Las Vegas. These hidden speakeasies offer a more intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n