ThingsVegas – The Only Las Vegas Guide Written by People Who Live Here

Discover the best entertainment, dining, and experiences in Las Vegas. Honest reviews, insider tips, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip in 2026.

Featured Shows

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino – Acrobatics, quick-change artistry, crossbow acts, and comedy in a 90-minute variety show at the Rio. All ages. Tickets from $45.

Rouge – The Sexiest Show in Vegas at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower – The only adult show on the Las Vegas Strip with a mixed cast of male and female performers. Burlesque, acrobatics, comedy, and dance in 75 to 90 minutes.

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand – Narrative Cirque show with a hydraulic stage that tilts vertical. Martial arts choreography, 80+ performers, pyrotechnics. At MGM Grand.

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island (TI) – The original Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, running at Treasure Island since 1993. Teeterboard acts, aerial straps, comedic characters, and a live original score in a custom 1,600-seat theater. All ages. Tickets from $69.

"O" by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio – Cirque du Soleil aquatic show in a purpose-built theater at the Bellagio. 1.5-million-gallon pool, 60-foot dives, aerialists. Running since 1998.

Blue Man Group at Luxor – Three silent blue performers play custom PVC pipe instruments, drum with paint, and interact with the audience. At Luxor. All ages.

Penn & Teller at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino – The longest-running headliner act at a single Las Vegas venue in history - 25 years at the Rio as of 2026.

Top Hotels

Bellagio – Center Strip, $250–$600+/night

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – Center Strip, $250–$550+/night

Wynn Las Vegas – North Strip, $300–$700+/night

The Venetian Resort – Center-North Strip, $200–$500+/night

MGM Grand – South Strip, $100–$300/night

Best Restaurants

Joël Robuchon – French Fine Dining at MGM Grand

Hell's Kitchen – American / British at Caesars Palace

Bacchanal Buffet – International Buffet at Caesars Palace

Wicked Spoon – International Buffet at The Cosmopolitan

The Buffet at Wynn – International Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas

Top Attractions

The Sphere – Behind The Venetian, Las Vegas Strip

High Roller Observation Wheel – The LINQ Promenade, Center Strip

Fremont Street Experience – Downtown Las Vegas (Fremont Street)

Bellagio Fountains – Bellagio, Center Strip

Hoover Dam & Grand Canyon Day Trips – 30–280 miles from Las Vegas

Omega Mart at AREA15 – 3215 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas (off-Strip)

Las Vegas News & Updates

Stay current with what is changing in Las Vegas: show openings, hotel news, and price changes worth knowing before your trip. Visit our Las Vegas updates hub for the latest.

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