Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in The Lakes

"As if a miniature version of Venice, including St. Mark’s Square and Venetian canals, weren’t enough, the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian decided to add street performers to ambient their setting. There are singers, living statues, gondoliers, and all sorts of costumed performers regularly wander the streets entertaining people. In addition, scheduled performances of singers, jugglers, and other entertainers take place several times a day in St. Mark’s Square."

"The airy central conservatory, which opens up right as you enter Bellagio, was inspired by the verdigris framework of Art Nouveau conservatories of Paris. Despite the fact that Las Vegas sits smack in the middle of the Mojave Desert, you can see the changing seasons in all their glory here as the garden transforms five times per year with fresh flowers; towering animatronic butterflies and birds; burbling fountains and bobbing lanterns. Each of its seasonal “theatrical presentations” of the elements is totally new."

"Open to the public, Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a glorious free attraction beside the hotel’s lobby. Under an intricate Beaux-Arts-style glass canopy with a copper frame, this attraction employs the resort’s team of 120 horticulturalists and landscape designers, producing beautiful rotating displays with mesmerising floral arrangements, bridges, ponds and gazebos. Poinsettia and a giant Christmas tree set the tone in the holiday season."

"What used to be the whistle-whetting pit stop for cowboys passing through a tumbleweed town, Old Vegas still stands. Like the champ it is, it holds its reputation for being the best in the West for its undeniable good-time allure. Hosting guests in hotels of yesteryear and winding into current times with new and renovated restaurants and entertainment as well, Downtown Las Vegas remains the most eclectic and authentic part of the city to date."

"To the immediate south of The Strip, is one of the holiest sites for Roman Catholics in Las Vegas. The sculptures around the church are truly reflective of man’s ability with stone. Amidst the chaos of the Sin City, this beautiful church offers solitude and peace."

"Just west of Las Vegas, the limestone cliffs and alpine forested peaks of the lofty Spring Mountains rise unmistakably above the Mojave Desert. The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway is a modern, state-of-the-art interpretive center featuring educational dioramas, exhibits and artworks. Make this your first port of call for explorations into the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area section of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest."

"Photo credit: Downtown Container Park's Official Facebook Page. Downtown Container Park is a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination made up of re-purposed shipping containers and locally manufactured "Xtreme cubes". This shopping destination is unique to Las Vegas and employs creative, new-concept retail strategy resulting in lots of innovative and trendy boutiques and restaurants."

"You’ll find restaurants, bars, and retail shops all entirely made from old discarded shipping containers. It’s utterly amazing and a really fun place to stroll through with the family. Right in the center of the Park, you’ll find a treehouse and a fabulous playground with slides, making this a perfect place to take your kids in Vegas."

"This little outdoor mall has food, shops and tons of fun, from live entertainment to a sticker room and a play area for kids like no other. Tons of fun FREE things to do here too!"

"Multiple locationsCJ’s serves homemade soft serve custard, gelato, and Italian ice. Flavors change constantly, but expect some nostalgic ones like cotton candy gelato, Cinnamon Toast Crunch custard, and Sour Patch Kid ice. The shop also offers a variety of waffle cones dipped in chocolate and coated in cereals, candies, cookies, and sprinkles."

"Multiple locations This is a place that exists for the 'gram. Get the ube Italian ice in one of its giant cones coated in candy and mark that hand-holding-cone-in-front-of-cutesy-neon-sign off your social media bingo card."

"Freedom Beat at Downtown Grand doubles as an intimate performance venue and high-energy bar & restaurant. This menu is not for the weak!. Chef Scott Commings serves up the best comfort food from around the country with the most welcoming southern vibes."

"While this high-limit lounge seems to only feature gaming, cocktail connoisseurs would be remiss to skip out on the American, Canadian, Irish, and Scotch whiskies as well as specialty cocktails and bourbon available only at the MGM Grand."

"The comfortable, easy-going atmosphere at Citizens Kitchen and Bar invites you to sit down and enjoy a tasty lunch with friends. The comfort food here comes in big portions, and it's as flavorful as it is big. For lunch, smaller appetites may want to stick with appetizers like the cheese quesadilla or chicken fingers."