50 of the Best Things to Do in Vegas Under $50
Fill your Sin City itinerary without busting your budget.
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While Las Vegas's massive marquees once billed $0.99 steak-and-eggs specials, these days, it's hardly known as the place to go if you're looking for a bargain.
Filled with some of the world's most glamorous casinos, A-list residencies, world-class sporting events, and celebrity chef-helmed restaurants, it's the over-the-top destination when you have a lot of cash to burn. (That's before you've even spent a penny on the casino floor—and good luck finding a table game minimum under $25 on the Strip these days.) But there's still plenty of fun to be had in Sin City, even with a budget that hovers under baller status—and even if you're not into dive bars and greasy spoons.
This list of the best things to do in Las Vegas under $50 includes something for everyone, from the foodie and show enthusiast to the culture buff and thrill seeker. Start packing for a Vegas getaway that will set you and your traveling crew up for a lifetime of memories—without breaking the bank.
Ride the High Roller.
Topping out at 550 feet high, the aptly named High Roller is the tallest observation wheel in North America. It's also the centerpiece of the LINQ Promenade—the open-air entertainment, retail, and dining district. Tickets start at $25 for a daytime pass and $36 for nighttime.
Experience Shaq's Fantasy Lab.
An immersive sensory and art experience through a collection of seven dreamy spaces, Fantasy Lab at the Fashion Show Las Vegas mall is a goldmine for content creators—and an ideal all-ages activity if you're traveling with kids. The family-friendly "Time to Dream" experience is $39 for adults and $20 for children up to 10 years old. Or adults can go at night with a drink: Tickets for the "Midnight Dream" experience start at $36.
Get a Michelin-esque sushi experience at Bar ITO.
Tucked into the exclusive Poodle Room at the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the intimate 12-seat Omakase restaurant Ito. No, you cannot eat at the spectacular Ito for under $50. But you can eat at its sibling restaurant, Bar Ito, a fast-casual dining destination focusing on premium handrolls in the top-notch food court within the same resort. The menu offers three rolls for $30.
Stroll through the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
It's completely free to wander around the spectacular Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens with organic exhibits that change five times each year with holiday and seasonal themes.
Get a cigar at the Montecristo Cigar Bar.
Located inside Paris Las Vegas, the 2,835-square-foot Montecristo Cigar Bar offers more than 300 top brands, including Romeo Y Julieta, H. Upmann, Padrón, La Flor Dominicana, Arturo Fuente, My Father, and Montecristo. There's a walk-in, climate-controlled humidor featuring custom Spanish cedar shelving that stores cigars you can light up in the lounge or take home. Cigars start at $15.
Take a dip at Stadium Swim.
Located within Circa Resort & Casino, Stadium Swim is the only multi-level destination pool amphitheater in the city—and it's open all year round. It has a massive high-resolution, 143-foot diagonal, 14-million-pixel screen and six temperature-controlled pools (which feature advanced UV light sanitation and recirculation patterns, making them among the cleanest pools in the city and beyond). General admission entry starts at $15.
Watch the Bellagio Water Show.
One of the most iconic sights on the strip, the Bellagio Fountains show is free to watch. More than 1,000 fountains dance in unison with a rotating musical lineup, and you can BYOB as you stroll the Strip.
Enjoy sangria hour at Jaleo.
For under $50, you can experience sips and snacks from one of the world's top chefs (and surely one of the planet's best people) José Andrés. From 5 to 7 p.m. daily, his restaurant within the Cosmopolitan, Jaleo, offers specialty Spanish cheeses, cured Ibérico meats, and alcoholic beverages all priced under $10.
Neon Museum
The eye-popping neon museum is devoted to collecting, preserving, and showing off iconic Las Vegas signs. The highlight is the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, where guests can see and hear the history of Sin City's most iconic neon signs, as well as its visitors' center inside the former La Concha Motel lobby. Tickets start at $10 for kids and $20 for adults.
Do cookie shots at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas.
At Dominique Ansel within Caesars Palace, you can get a warm chocolate chip cookie shaped like a shot glass, filled to order with homemade cold-infused Tahitian vanilla milk by—what else?—an actual robot. Take a video, sip the milk, and eat the cookie for $8.
Marvel from the Eiffel Tower viewing deck.
Located 46 stories up the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, the viewing deck offers knockout views of the action below. Adult tickets start at $25 and kids at $19.
Explore Area15.
This purpose-built art, entertainment, and event district features a mix of cool experiential attractions, including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Asylum Arcade, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, and Particle Quest. Each of these attractions offers single-ride passes for under $50. Area15 also recently introduced a new Access Level 1 pass starting at $49, with tons of inclusions.
Visit The Mob Museum.
The Mob Museum, officially known as The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, contains a wealth of true crime history, from the origins of the mob to current headlines. The museum holds hundreds of artifacts and offers interactive exhibits, including a crime lab. General admission tickets start at $35.
Dine at Proper Eats Food Hall.
In this food hall located within Aria, find plenty of satisfying meal and cocktail combinations for under $50. There's Steve Aoki's Pizzaoki, Food Network star Judy Joo's first Seoul Bird outside of London, the only location of Wexler's Deli outside the original in L.A., and Egghead by Tao Group Hospitality, which serves egg-focused breakfast sandwiches inspired by New York neighborhoods.
Visit the Atomic Museum.
The Atomic Museum is one of 37 museums designated as an affiliate partner of the Smithsonian Institution. It holds one of the most comprehensive collections of nuclear history in the world— beginning with the first test at the Nevada Test Site in 1951, with exhibits up to current-day relevancy. Tickets start at $25 for adults.
Experience Flyover.
This immersive experience transports guests through epic places around the globe via exciting flying journeys. The attraction utilizes flight motion seats that swoop, dip, and turn—plus a 65-foot spherical screen. Effects, including wind, mist, and scents, round out the experience. Tickets start at $32.
Grab a bite day or night at American Coney Island.
In 1917, American Coney Island birthed the now-classic recipe: a hot dog with chili and onions. The spot was founded by Greek immigrant Gust Keros, and the Keros family has owned and managed the establishment for three generations. Find it now at the D Las Vegas, where it's open 24/7. Come for hot dogs, cheese fries, burgers, and more under $15.
Explore Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is the only institution in the state accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The aquarium houses more than 3,400 animals and 140 species, including 14 types of sharks on display within the 1.6 million gallons of water and 14 major exhibits. The venue also offers feeding experiences with sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays—plus a VR theater that takes guests on an immersive virtual journey underwater. Tickets start at $18.
Take in Mad Apple.
This high-energy, sometimes bawdy, Cirque du Soleil show combines inspired acrobatics, music, dance, magic, and comedy—all with a New York City theme. The fast-moving show blurs the lines between live entertainment and nightlife, offering pre-show drinks at the stage bar, and a band playing music inspired by the city. Tickets start at $49.
Go for dim sum at Washing Potato.
An original concept for the new Fontainebleau from restaurateur Alan Yau, the whimsical dining destination Washing Potato is a feast for the eyes, as well as the palate. The abstract, modern architecture of the raised dining room feels like a stage for the meal, with theatrical lights dancing from above. Dim sum menu options range from $6 to $36, with choices like Shumai, char siu bao, crispy aromatic duck, roast duck noodle soup, and more.
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