Las Vegas

Reservations required—and no wonder. The tours at the Neon Museum sell out months in advance. — Afar Magazine

A serious look at the history of the Nevada test site, along with an exhaustive collection of memorabilia from the era when atomic testing was an aboveground spectator sport in Las Vegas. — Travel + Leisure

The famous duo’s ode to preservation, where white tigers, lions and other big cats live in the lap of luxury. — Where

Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music. — Where

Tucked off the casino floor, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art holds its own when it comes to well-established works of art. — Afar Magazine

Museums, galleries, botanical gardens and a living desert center full of Gila monsters and ... the recently reopened Nevada State Museum. — Condé Nast Traveler

Because the High Roller is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, the 360-degree pods offer a great lookout of the neon action to the west and the desert to the east. — Afar Magazine

If you're looking for something a little different, head to this ear-splitting, eye-popping show that takes place on the underside of a 1,450-foot arched canopy 90 feet overhead. — Fodor's

Wynn's casino is a gorgeous, inviting place to play (and a great place to spot celebrities). — Fodor's

It's just a giant aquarium, which we like. — Frommer's

For the thrill of your life, head to the top of the Stratosphere on the north end of the Strip. — Afar Magazine

Audition in front of Simon Cowell or stand toe-to-toe with Muhammad Ali as you explore the open showroom filled with uncanny celebrity wax portraits. — Fodor's

Hit this attraction at the right time, and it's one of the best freebies in town. It's a large, multilevel glass enclosure in which lions frolic during various times of day. — Frommer's

If you're cruising the bedraggled North Strip, don't overlook Circus Circus casino hotel. — Lonely Planet

Part nature museum, part Native American museum, part Las Vegas museum, there’s certainly a lot of history jam packed into 13,000 square feet. — Frommer's

The Grand certainly lives up to its name—its 650 rooms range in size from 350 to more than 1,000 square feet, and the decor mixes slick minimalism with a retro Mad Men aesthetic. — Time Out

A 197,000-acre National Conservation Area with more than 30 miles of hiking trails, accessible off the 13-mile scenic loop road that takes you through the canyon. — Where

This stunning $55-million facility opened in 2013... is hands down the best thing to do in Vegas with your small children. — Frommer's

Though only remnants of the original structure remain, restoration and reconstruction have brought the compound back to life, and guides are on hand to answer any questions you may have. — Time Out

try your hand at a game of Texas Hold 'em or 7 Card Stud in the smoke-free Poker Room. — Michelin Guide