Las Vegas provides tons of joy and cheer during the holidays. It’s the ultimate place for sparkly, larger-than-life decorations and experiences! From amazing dinners to exciting shopping experiences, you’ll have a blast in this place. Planning to spend the holidays in sin city? Here’s a simple guide that can help you.
1. Drink boozy holiday shakes at the Sugar Factory.
The Sugar Factory surely knows how to mix cocktails and desserts into a single delicious holiday treat. Have you ever tried their candy-coated white chocolate ganache mug? It comes with a mini-gingerbread house as a garnish. It comes with two straws, so you can enjoy this with a loved one.
2. Drive through a racetrack of beautiful holiday lights in North Las Vegas.
The yearly Glittering Lights display is so back! Head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway now, and drive your car through exhibits of over 3 million lights. This covers nearly three miles. One of the highlights includes the Sports Alley which pays tribute to local teams and a Neon Forest of glowing trees. Moreover, a living nativity scene performs on some nights.
3. Watch the dancing waters at the Bellagio Fountain.
Thinking of spending the holidays in Las Vegas, Nevada? The very first thing you need to do is spend some time at the Bellagio Fountain. If you’re going on a honeymoon and want to make your holidays more romantic, you must visit the dancing fountains and enjoy the music with it. This is the time of the year when lots of shows are organized there. And, guess what? You can watch those shows for free.
4. Watch live performances at LINQ Promenade.
The holiday season comes with all its beauty in Las Vegas. You’ll surely make the most out of your visit by visiting the LINQ Promenade. The streets are decorated with beautiful decorations. Moreover, there are also lots of live performances you can enjoy this time of the year when they are available.
5. Watch exciting train rides with the kids at Magical Forest.
Are you having a Christmas trip to Las Vegas with kids? Christmas is the time when children wait for reindeer and Santa Claus. They would love to be in a magical place decorated with enchanting Christmas lights.
6. Visit the Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan.
Make the most of Las Vegas during the holiday season by visiting the ice rink that is the Cosmopolitan. Each year, during winter, it transforms its Boulevard Pool into an ice rink. It’s made with more than 4,200 square feet of real ice. You can glide over it! You can also feel the thrill of skating.
7. Enjoy drinks at the Sand Dollar Lounge.
The iconic Sand Dollar Lounge is once again turning into “Miracle on Spring Mountain” to serve holiday-themed craft cocktails. Each drink is served in festive mugs that even the Grinch would appreciate. Think of it as the ultimate office party with a loose social atmosphere and extraordinary decorations. Just wear a mask when you’re not drinking. The Sand Dollar now has table reservations to make sure that social distancing will be implemented.
8. Enjoy light shows at Craig Ranch Regional Park.
Last month, Craig Ranch Regional Park officially welcomed the Festival of Lights from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm daily. Social distancing protocols are being implemented. Over a million lights are synchronized to holiday music three times per hour. There’s also snowfall every 30 minutes. Enjoy festive treats, say hello to Santa and hop on carnival rights!
9. Shopping, shopping, shopping!
The holiday season in Las Vegas wouldn’t be complete without some shopping. The state is full of astounding markets and malls. And, during the holiday season, they are decorated in the most amazing way possible. Visit the shopping squares in Boulevard Mall, Fashion Show Mall more. Keep in mind that several malls and shops are closed on Christmas day. It’s better to shop until Christmas Eve.