Spring & Summer Attractions to Enjoy on the Las Vegas Strip

With cooler temperatures and shorter days behind us, it’s finally time to welcome spring and summer to Las Vegas.

Sin City continues to grow with endless attractions and entertainment. From classic favorites to intriguing newcomers, there’s always something exciting to enjoy on the Strip. Here are the spring and summer attractions guaranteed to make your next visit one to remember.

Sphere

Venetian • Sphere Experience tickets start at $79

The Sphere is one of the most talked-about attractions to hit Las Vegas in years. The largest sphere-shaped structure ever built is 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide, covered in high-definition panels for various eye-catching animations on the exterior. The inside is even more impressive, unveiled with a U2: UV Achtung Baby Live residency that ran from September to December 2023. This spring, the venue wraps up April with performances from the popular jam band Phish, whose psychedelic rock was only outmatched by the Sphere’s 16K video wall visuals. From May through July, the Sphere will welcome Dead & Company for the rock band’s “Dead Forever” residency. Led by John Mayer and former members of the legendary band Grateful Dead, the trippy sounds and iconic hits are sure to be a perfect match for the Sphere’s virtual environments and imaginative visual effects. Throughout the spring and summer, visitors can also view “The Sphere Experience,” a two-part adventure beginning in the Atrium and ending with the sci-fi spectacle/journey Postcard From Earth from director Darren Aronofsky.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Bellagio • General admission is free

The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a free attraction in the Bellagio lobby that changes with the season at least five times a year. The current spring exhibit is “Tea and Tulips,” a fanciful, garden theme complete with larger-than-life botanical artistry. Reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland,” the colorful set pieces are the perfect way to celebrate spring. And don’t forget to check out the Garden Table, an intimate gazebo at the center of the botanical gardens that is available for private dinners inspired by the season.

Museum of Illusions

63 • Tickets begin at $40 for adults, $30 for children

The Museum of Illusions is one of the anchor tenants at the new 63 complex on the Strip. The 15,000-square-foot space has more than 80 exhibits, some large, some small, that use mental tricks and playful perspectives to create illusions and make you think. You’ll see ample use of infinity mirrors, lights, and unique positioning used to full effect. Walk across a bridge that appears to be spinning or play a game of cards with yourself. The Museum of Illusions began in Croatia and now has more than 40 locations around the world, including Las Vegas.

Shark Reef Aquarium

Mandalay Bay • Tickets begin at $29

Imagine being under the sea, without any scuba gear to worry about. That’s what it’s like to walk through an enchanting tunnel-like hallway at the Shark Reef Aquarium. You’ll enjoy an up-close look at all sorts of sea life in hundreds of forms. There’s a collection of exotic sharks, colorful fish, turtles, sting rays, and even a Komodo dragon, and you can even upgrade your experience by adding a stingray or shark feed.

Illuminarium

AREA15 • Tickets begin at $35

Illuminarium, located just outside the main AREA15 building, is a fascinating space where unique environments come to life in a 4D experience. Visitors are surrounded by high-definition video and computer-generated images embellished with sounds, scents, and vibrations. Some current programs include “Space: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond” (where you can even leave your own “footprints” in virtual moon dust) and “Wild” (based on an African safari). Special events this spring include “O’KEEFE: One Hundred Flowers Experience,” a Mother’s Day Immersive Brunch, and “Space After Dark,” an adults-only cinematic experience (including a full bar).

iLuminate

The Strat • Tickets begin at $59

Here’s a show that’s better in the dark. iLuminate is a combination of music, dance, comedy, and magic with glowing costumes and scenery that come to life with LED technology. The show has performed throughout the world and placed third in the 2011 season of “America’s Got Talent.” Now with a home in Las Vegas, iLuminate runs at the Strat at 7 p.m. with special 3 p.m. afternoon performances on Sundays. Fans of all ages will love the show.

Discovering King Tut’s Tomb

The Luxor • Tickets begin at $33 for adults, $23 for children

Discovering King Tut’s Tomb arrived in Las Vegas just in time to mark 100 years since the resting place of the Egyptian boy pharaoh was found by renowned archaeologist Howard Carter. Combining education and entertainment, the exhibit includes a simulation of the tomb, art displays, and multimedia presentations that dig into Egyptian history and culture, the legacy of the Valley of Kings, and the short life of King Tut himself.

Shaq’s Fantasy Lab

Fashion Show Las Vegas • General admission starts at $39

Fantasy Lab is now Shaq’s Fantasy Lab, rebranding itself in a partnership with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. The immersive, interactive experience began in Mexico City and now has a second location at the Fashion Show shopping mall in Las Vegas. Guests will visit seven rooms, each designed to represent a dream-like journey through time and space. Be ready to snap some eye-catching photos for your Instagram feed.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

The Luxor • Adult General Admission $34 (Locals $27)

This year marks the 112th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the famous ocean liner Titanic. To honor and remember the tragedy, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has added more than 30 additional items recovered from the doomed cruise ship, ranging from playing cards and currency to a corkscrew and bathroom items. They join more than 300 other artifacts already on display with an exhibit hall that includes a 15-ton piece of the hull and recreations of the Titanic’s staircase, cabins, and promenade deck.

The Paradox Museum

The Strip • Tickets start at $28 for adults, $24 for children

Get inspired at the Paradox Museum, an interactive and immersive experience created by the founders of the Museum of Illusions. Located at the Showcase Mall, the Paradox Museum is a series of winding hallways with more than 90 exhibits, ranging from an interactive, talking piano to a carousel that changes appearance three times during a single rotation. You’ll see Vegas-inspired touches in an Elvis guitar that visualizes the pluck of a string and a “strip club” room that appears to defy gravity when a photo is taken at an appropriate angle.

AREA15

West of the Strip • Experience Passes start at $49

AREA15 is one of the most compelling destinations in Las Vegas. Located just west of the Strip near Chinatown, the mixed-use entertainment space won’t break the bank. Some of AREA15’s top experiences include the marquee attraction Omega Mart, an expansive art installation that resembles a grocery store, Birdly, a flight simulator that sends users soaring over cityscapes, and Haley’s Comet, a hang-gliding-style motorized zipline ride. There are also several restaurants, snack bars, lounges, and cocktail bars that are just as bright and bold as the exhibits themselves. Additionally, be sure to check out Oddwood, where visitors 21+ can order a drink while marveling at the 23-foot LED tree centerpiece that pulses with the beat of the music.

FlyOver Las Vegas

The Strip • Tickets start at $32 for adults, $22 for children

FlyOver Las Vegas is similar to Soarin’ Around the World at Disneyland–but even better. Take “flight” in a simulated hang-glide ride while beautiful destinations emerge on an ultra-high-definition screen that spans more than 52 feet. The experience is enhanced with surround sound and gusts of wind for a full sensory experience. Current rides include Wonders of the American West, Iceland, Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, and the venue’s newest addition, Believe Chicago.

Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure

Horseshoe • Tickets start at $23.00 for adults, $20 for children

Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure is a journey back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Visitors of all ages will love interacting with more than 30 large-scale animatronic recreations of prehistoric creatures along with exhibits of real fossils, interactive games, and virtual reality experiences. It’s the perfect combination of education and fun, based on true-to-life scientific discoveries.

Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Experience

Paris Las Vegas • Tickets start at $25 for adults, $19 for children

For a high-rise escape from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, take a trip to the top of Paris Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower for an unforgettable romantic getaway. A half-scale replica of the real thing, the Vegas version of the Eiffel Tower has an observation deck with stunning 360-degree views. You won’t want to miss the Bellagio Fountains from this angle! To add to the magic, book a dinner reservation at the elegant Eiffel Tower Restaurant.

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High Roller

The LINQ Promenade • Adult Anytime Ticket $35.50

Eager to take your Vegas vacation to new heights? Board the High Roller and enjoy an incredible 360-degree view of the Las Vegas Valley. Located at the east end of The LINQ Promenade, the world’s tallest observation wheel even provides an in-cabin open bar (with a personal bartender) for an extra fee. The entire ride usually takes about 30 minutes and peaks at around 550 feet in the air.

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Skypod Viewing Deck

The Strat • Tickets start at $20

Standing at 1,149 feet, The Strat is one of the tallest freestanding structures in the United States. Ride the elevator to the Skypod observation deck on the 108th floor, where you can walk around the perimeter for full views of the surrounding area (and grab a cocktail at 108 Drinks). An outdoor viewing area is on the 109th floor, where you can enjoy the rush of thrill rides that dangle over the edge.

Bodies…The Exhibition

Luxor • Tickets start at $34 for adults, $26 for children

For an intriguing, educational experience, visit Bodies…The Exhibition. The attraction features preserved human bodies, displayed to allow an inside look inside the human body. Three-dimensional exhibits–including 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 partial-body specimens–let visitors gain a better understanding of the body’s different systems. Similarly, an exhibit from another company, Real Bodies, is on the lower level of the Horseshoe casino.

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