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Welcome to my list of strange, unique and unusual sights and activities located in and around Las Vegas. It’s a work in progress. I live in Las Vegas and I try to add to this list every month, so check back for updates.

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In the City of Las Vegas

Tour a neon sign graveyard

This outdoor museum near Downtown Las Vegas is amazing. You should definitely make time for this—even if you’re on a short trip. It’s vintage Vegas at its finest. Read more…

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Take pictures of graffiti street art in the arts district

If you’re a photographer and want to photograph a different side of Vegas, the art district can make a good backdrop. It’s also a good place to visit if you want to somewhere to walk around but are tired of strolling up and down the Strip. Read more…

Get married in a Denny’s

If you’re not looking for a unique place to get hitched, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend going here. I do recommend visiting Fremont Street, however, which is where this Denny’s is located. Read more…

Eat at the Heart Attack Grill (or just take a picture in front of the funny sign)

This place is also on Fremont Street, which is just a fun place to visit in general. Read more…

Play with ferrets at an exotic pet shop

Paris Hilton supposedly visits this pet store every time she comes to Las Vegas. I’ve got to warn you though, the store is tiny! But if you’re on East Tropicana and if your dream has been to play with a baby ferret (which are illegal in many states), then this is the place to go. Read more…

Pose for photos in a fake electric chair at the Mob Museum

The mob museum isn’t free but the exhibits are highly interactive, which make it worth while.

Ride your bike in Blinking Man! It’s part pub crawl and part psychedelic bicycle parade

It’s like Burning Man but on a bike! Decorate your bike with lights, put on a fun costume and join several 100 other people for a bike ride around downtown Las Vegas. It’s totally random and fun and 100 percent free. Read more…

Prepare for a zombie attack at The Zombie Apocalypse Store

Totally cheesy and weird, but worth it if you’re looking for a good Instagram photo or two. It’s right off the Strip, so you don’t have to travel far. Read more…

Play old arcade games at The Pinball Hall of Fame

The Pinball Hall of Fame is old and run-down but it’s cheap fun and a good place to go if you’re visiting Vegas with kids. There are 100s of vintage and new games you can play and all of the money you spend at the Pinball Hall of Fame is donated to charity. Read more…

1-Hour Drive from the Strip (Or Less)

Visit the oldest saloon in Las Vegas

This saloon is over 100 years old and supposedly haunted! It’s located in a ghost town just 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas. Read more…

Visit a Christmas cactus garden

I’m partial to cacti on a normal day, so cacti sporting colorful Christmas lights? I’m hooked. But this probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. The gift shop and “chocolate factory tour” are borderline lame. Read more…

See some giant rainbow-colored rocks in the middle of the desert

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About 20 to 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas, in Jean, Nevada, are seven towers of colorful painted rocks called “Seven Magic Mountains”. If you’re driving to or from Los Angeles on the I-15, it makes for a fun souvenir selfie (plus it’s free!), but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend making a special trip out there to see it. Read more…

Hang out with some wild big-horned sheep in Boulder City

30 minutes outside of Las Vegas, in Boulder City, Nevada, is a small, nondescript neighborhood park where wild, big-horned sheep congregate every evening just before sunset. If you’re in Boulder City to see the Hoover Dam, this park can be a fun pit stop on the way back to Las Vegas. Read more…

Soak in some hot springs

Las Vegas is home to several natural hot springs. The only way to get there is by hiking or paddling on a kayak, so only physically active people should attempt to go. It’s worth the effort because the hot mineral water will feel good on your sore muscles—just don’t drink or accidentally swallow any of the spring water; it could kill you. Read more…

Tour a gold mine

This is slightly gimmicky but worth it if you’re willing to drive over an hour outside of Las Vegas (you can stop in Boulder City—a cute town next to the Hoover Dam—on your way there). Several movies/music videos and photo shoots have been filmed at the gold mine because of the cute vintage cars and old west gas station and cabins. It’s a great place to take fun photos. Read more…

Play with kangaroos and monkeys at an exotic animal sanctuary

This exotic animal sanctuary is about an hour outside of Las Vegas and worth the day trip if you have the time. You’ll have to arrange a visit in advance, because at time of writing, the sanctuary was accepting tours by appointment only. The price is just $10 to $15. Read more…

Buy a cactus at a large cactus store in the middle of the desert

If you’re driving to Pahrump, Death Valley or Red Rock Canyon, then you should make a quick pit stop at this store. Even if you don’t buy anything, the shop is so unique—with its 100s of plants, helicopter, church, labyrinth and pet dogs—that it’s fun just to wander through. Every time I visit, I end up going home with a baby cactus. Read more…

See some wild donkeys and horses

Bonnie Springs usually has wild donkeys hanging around the parking lot. Read more…

Day Trip

Sled down a sand dune

I recommend checking these sand dunes out if you’re traveling from LA to Las Vegas (or visa versa) and have some time to kill. Read more…

See some wild donkeys and watch a gun fight in a ghost town

Cloride and Oatman, Arizona, are two ghost towns along Route 66 that are under two hours away from Las Vegas. Both places make for some fun backdrops for cheesy, wild west photos. Read more…

See some funky outdoor sculpture art in the middle of the desert (it’s free)

Did you catch the part where I mentioned it was free? I recommend stopping there if you’re driving to Death Valley. Read more…

Go on a sleigh ride at Mt Charleston

This is SUPER LAME if you’re from somewhere cold, say most of the continental US, but if you’re a local Las Vegas resident and you’re looking for something to do in the winter time, I recommend it! You can go get hot chocolate at one of the lodges afterwards and take in the snowy mountain views. The best part? Mt. Charleston is only 45 minutes outside of Vegas. Or if you’re REALY brave, you can try a little winter camping! Though I don’t know if I recommend that exactly. Read more…

Go cliff jumping!

Totally fun and totally worth it…but it’s a bit of drive. I always tell locals to go here…but tourists? You may want to stick with Lake Mead (it’s a lot closer). Read more…

Weekend Trip

Go alien hunting near Area 51

This isn’t in Las Vegas or anywhere near it, really. But if you’re looking for something super unique to do, you don’t get any more unique than camping at Area 51. Definitely plan on camping there, as there isn’t much to see and so driving out there just for the day doesn’t make sense. Go in the late afternoon, visit the Lil Ale Inn for dinner and then head over to the Area 51 gates at dusk. You can pitch a tent, sleep under the stars and search for UFOs and then head back to Las Vegas the next morning. Read more…

Visit Bedrock City (a Flintstones theme park)

I only recommend visiting this place if you’re driving to the Grand Canyon, as it’s in the middle of nowhere and too far from Vegas for a day trip. The park is incredibly cheesy and bordering on “lame,” but the entrance fee is cheap and you can take a lot of funny/cute photos there. Read more…

Visit a car forest in Goldfield, Nevada

A little over three hours outside of Las Vegas (towards Death Valley) is the world’s largest ‘car forest.’ Two Nevada artists took 40 old cars, painted them, and then arranged them out in the desert. It’s quite the site to see! I recommend checking it out if you’re driving to Tonopah or Reno. Read more…

Go camping at a waterfall in Grand Canyon National Park

The hike to the waterfall is 11 miles and you’ll need to get a permit ahead of time in order camp or even hike there (they’ll turn you away at the village if you aren’t on their list of people who’ve pre-paid). The trailhead is about 2 1/2 hours away from Las Vegas (closer to Vegas than the Grand Canyon, although technically it’s in The Grand Canyon National Park). Read more…

Visit a Bottle Forest

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At the Bottle Tree Ranch, near Victorville, California, you can take pictures of a “bottle tree forest.” I’d only recommend stopping by if you’re driving from LA, as it’s far closer to LA then it is to Vegas (it’s off the 15, about three hours from Las Vegas). But if you’re coming from Southern California on the I-15 and are looking for a fun detour to break up the drive, it might be worth it. It’s only about 20 minutes off the freeway, on historic Route 66. It’s free! Read more…

Go hiking at Bryce Canyon National Park

This is definitely not a day trip destination, as it is a four hour drive from Las Vegas. But it’s near both Zion National Park and The Grand Canyon and is a great place to visit if you’re traveling to either of those places. It also makes for an awesome weekend camping getaway. Go in the summer! Bryce is at a higher elevation and is an ideal place to visit if you’re in search of a place to go to escape the desert heat. Read more…

Visit a Castle in Death Valley

A medieval castle in the middle of the hottest stretch of desert in the US? Yep! It exists! And although the castle is cool, Death Valley is even cooler! Colorful mountains, sand dunes, and a cool little desert creature called a “kangaroo rat.” Death Valley National Park is a little over than two hours from Las Vegas. Read more…

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Photograph some fun art installations in the town of Joshua Tree

Although this is three hours outside of Las Vegas, it’s a great weekend road trip destination or a place to check out if you’re traveling to Las Vegas from Palm Springs. The best part? It’s free. Read more…

About the Author: Reannon Muth is a full-time writer, social media consultant and owner and manager of the Taken by the Wind travel blog. Born in Hawaii, Reannon has lived in five countries, at Disney World and on a cruise ship. She currently lives in fabulous Las Vegas. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

1. Peppermill for breakfast +1 (702) 735-4177 a Vegas local hangout. Huge portions. Super fun to go at 1am for bloody Mary’s and appetizers by the fire pit and watch the crazy scene.

2. Blackout for lunch +1 (702) 960-4000 fun before an escape room or haunted house after. The food is great. Martinis in the dark.

3. PIEROS ITALIAN CUISINE for dinner +1 (702) 369-2305 the Mob ate here…Casino was filmed here. Make sure to hang out at the bar after to hear the local gossip stories.

4. Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat: amazing zoo hidden in the backyard of the casino. Great afternoon…Paint with the dolphins. Super close up with the animals

5. Zombie Burlesque just crazy

6. Locked in All Night escape room from midnight to dawn at NumberOneEscapeRoom.com+1 (702) 528-1459 or play Seven deadly sins 2 hour game! Why pay for a hotel when you can checkin and play games all night. They say Friday and Saturday night but if your nice they will do it just about any night!

7. Hyper Exports Arena(702) 723-2355 so much fun. Great day fun.

8. Hugo’s Cellar at the Four Queens the side table salad is amazing…the food excellent…OLD VEGAS then hit Fremont Street and see the wild side of Vegas

9. Las Vegas North Premium Outlet Mall … designer! 175 stores such as Burberry, Yurman, Jimmy Choo, Lululemon, Saks..

10. Ride all the roller coasters in Vegas and then go play Saw Escape Room

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11. Rose, Rabbit Lie at Cosmopolitan. It’s full on Vegas with entertainment and fine dining.

12. 3:00 lunch at Lago overlooking the fountain show at Bellagio. Wait for the tables it’s worth it. Stay for at least two hours

13. Cirque du Soleil Zumanity not for kids.

14. The Cabin escape room by far the most exciting escape room in Vegas. Five star excitement. Book ahead they book out fast. Play Red Also if you can it’s creepy 702-528-1459

15. 702-WEDDING drive through wedding. Then go on your honey moon to PARIS hotel.. climb to the top of Eiffel Tower and have dinner at Eiffel then ride the Gondolas next door at Venetian…finish up at Minus5 ice bar for an experience you will not forget.

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