Las Vegas is known for its wild and vibrant nightlife, but one of the best things about the city is that there are many things to do during the day in Vegas.
The Las Vegas Strip and beyond offer many family-friendly as well as adults-only entertainment to keep you busy around the clock.
If you are looking to fill in your daytime itinerary for your next vacation, check out our favorite Vegas daytime activities.
Best Things To Do In Vegas During The Day
Lounge at One of the Best Pools
The pools in Las Vegas are a great spot where you can drink, dance, and relax amidst some of the best music and hottest vacationers in Las Vegas.
Make sure to check out Cosmo Boulevard Pool which overlooks the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace pool where the Garden of the Gods Oasis will make you feel like you are royalty or the Venetian Pools which are newly renovated and span 2 acres!
For ultimate relaxation, we recommend the Wynn Pools that will allow you to sit in the upscale lap of luxury.
See a Daytime Show
There is no shortage of amazing stage shows on the Las Vegas Strip and many of them are also performing during the day!
Daytime shows are usually family-friendly but there are other activities for adults-only to enjoy.
Check out Murray the magician, Nathan Burton’s Comedy Magic, Mac King Comedy, or Stripper 101 for experiences you will never forget.
You can buy tickets online, through the venue box office, or see some of the vegas show deals on Vegas Unzipped.
Related:
Tour Red Rock Canyon
While the Strip may give all the big-city vibes you are looking for on a vacation, sometimes what you really need is to get out from under the neon lights and into the great outdoors.
Red Rock Canyon is just a short drive from Las Vegas and is one of the best things to do during the day in Vegas. A 13-mile scenic loop will easily guide visitors through the conservation area to see the beautiful, naturally painted desert canyon.
Hoover Dam Tour
There are a few different touring companies that will take you from your Las Vegas hotel to the Hoover Dam to see this remarkable feat of human ingenuity and history.
Related: Best Day Trips from Las Vegas
The concrete, anti-gravity dam was built during the Great Depression in the 1930s and sits on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona. The Dam is one of the crowning achievements of the Roosevelt presidency and is admired by millions of visitors annually.
Las Vegas Museums
Las Vegas is full of museums including the Mob Museum, Bodies Exhibition and the Titanic Exhibit at Luxor, Madame Tussauds Vegas at The Venetian, and the Neon Museum.
Each of these museums is family-friendly and a great learning experience for everyone.
If you are interested in Vegas daytime activities that will keep you cool, entertained, and offers an educational experience, museums can easily fill your itinerary.
Tour AREA 15
If you visit AREA 15 expect to spend the entire day and want to come back for more!
Area 15 is an entire district and entertainment complex that offers immersive experiences in a high-tech, surreal environment with music, lights, art, and thrills. You will need a free entry pass to get into the general exhibits, but there are also special events that are ticketed and offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Lake Mead Outdoor Activities
Who wants to go boating?
Lake Mead is one of the most popular vacation lakes in the United States and offers outdoor activities that will help you relax, get your adrenaline pumping, and everything in between. This National Recreation Area is managed by the National Park Service and visitors can swim, hike, cycle, boat, or camp on the 1.5 million acres that combines Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
There are also places to rent boats and kayaks, Marinas where yachts are docked and even available to rent, plenty of places to eat, and many other outdoor activities to enjoy.
Shopping in Vegas
Some of the best shopping in the world can be found on the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding area.
The Forum Shoppes at Venetian, LINQ Promenade, Wynn Esplanade, Fashion Show Mall, Miracle Mile Shoppes, Crystals Aria, and Container Park will have shoppers delighted with the combination of affordable styles and high-end designer shoppes that provide a great experience for all.
There are also classy restaurants, fast food, gambling, art, and more found within these shopping centers.
Grand Canyon Tour
Seeing one of the great wonders of the world is a memory that will last your lifetime and The Grand Canyon is easily accessible from the Las Vegas Strip.
There are several tour companies that offer Grand Canyon tours from Vegas where you will be picked up from your hotel (or a nearby hotel), provided with breakfast/lunch/snacks, and driven out to the canyon.
Some of the tours even offer special experiences such as stops at Hoover Dam, the Joshua Tree Forrest, Helicopter Flights, gold mining and more.
Enjoy a Day club
If you are looking for a party 24/7 you can find that in Las Vegas where drinking, dancing, and partying are some of the most common things to do during the day in Vegas.
Wet Republic, Liquid, and Encore Beach Club are a few of the hottest day clubs on the strip, but make sure you dress in swim attire that is meant to impress!
These day clubs take the luxury experience seriously and want everyone to feel like they are partying with celebrities, especially when celebrities are there too!
Shoot a Machine Gun
Have you ever wanted to find out what it is like to shoot a machine gun?
You can take your shot at The Vegas Machine Gun Experience where visitors can choose machine guns, rifles, shotguns, or handguns, to take to the gun range. They even offer a shuttle service to take you from your strip hotel to their venue to make travel easy and convenient.
Drive Exotic Cars
Driving a Ferrari or Lamborghini might be something you thought you could only do in your dreams, but Exotics Racings on the Las Vegas Speedway will make your dreams a reality on their custom-built racecourse.
Do not know how to drive a manual transmission? NO problem!
Every car offers the ability to drive in automatic using paddle shifters. There are no age restrictions if you have a valid driver’s license.
Daytime Vegas Activites – Final Thoughts
Daytime excursions in Las Vegas will be some of the most fun and exciting times of your vacation adventure, especially when you pack your itinerary with our top favorites!
Be sure to browse some of the vegas coupons as there are often discounts for many of these daytime attractions.
Tom Hamilton - Author
Hi, I am Tom, and I love Las Vegas. You may see me lounging at the pool, catching a late-night show, or trying my luck at craps while out in Las Vegas.
I hope my tips and information can help people plan an enjoyable vacation and do so while saving money.
