5 Best Things To Do In Las Vegas In The Christmas Holidays
Las Vegas, Nevada, is an exciting and vibrant destination at any time, but at Christmas, the city becomes extra special. The city isn’t just about placing bets at the casino – it is so much more than that. What with spectacular Christmas light shows, fun activities and concerts, Vegas is a fun place to be for the whole family. Read on to find out what this Nevada city has to offer during the holidays.
1. Hotels put on a festive show in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world and offers many iconic hotels and resorts to stay at. However, those same hotels truly dress up for the holidays. The Bellagio Botanical Garden (pictured top) lays on an incredible spread of Christmas lights and decorations each year. Moreover, The Palazzo Hotel and Casino transforms its atrium into a festive wonderland.
Moreover, the Venetian Las Vegas, Caesars Palace and The Wynn are also must-see sights during the festivities. You don’t have to stay at the hotels to enjoy their incredible Christmas decorations.
2. Ice skating at Cosmopolitan
Each winter, the Cosmopolitan turns its massive swimming pool into a 4,200 sq ft ice skating rink of natural ice. Meanwhile, it is perfectly placed, overlooking the Strip, where visitors can spend time drinking warm drinks, looking at the lights and generally having a good time.
Meanwhile, the hotel itself plays classic Christmas movies during the holiday and creates a fake snowfall for effect. Moreover, guests can roast s’mores over the hotel’s fire pits for an added festive mood.
3. The Snow Carnival
Located at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas, the Snow Carnival is one of the newest attractions. Here, visitors can enjoy gentle snowfall, surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights. Meanwhile, the whole family can build a snowman, throw snowballs or go on a fun train ride. Moreover, children can also have fun on the tubing slides.
4. Christmas at the Cactus Botanical Garden
Each year during the holidays, Ethel M. Chocolates turns the Las Vegas Cactus Botanical Garden into a Christmas wonderland. It is said that more than one million lights are spread over the many cactus plants in the biggest botanical garden in Nevada. Visitors can enjoy a stroll in the park, have the kids’ photos taken with Santa and grab hot chocolates and snacks from a food truck.
Make sure to visit the gift shop, where festive chocolate boxes can be bought as presents for loved ones. Even better, all money made from entrance fees goes toward non-profit organizations in Nevada.
5. The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle in Las Vegas
The Nutcracker is renowned as a classic Christmas ballet and visitors can enjoy it in Las Vegas in an immersive way. Here, residents and visitors can head to the family-friendly The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle, created using state-of-the-art projections.
Located on the top floor at Crystals, the 30-minute experience will immerse visitors in projections with more than one million frames. The experience is an excellent way to introduce the kids to the art of ballet. Meanwhile, the family will enjoy the sweeping music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with iconic selections such as The March of the Toys and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Visit the website for the immersive show, which is also available in a number of other major cities in the USA.
Experience the Christmas holidays in Las Vegas with the whole family, enjoying these and more attractions.