15 New Las Vegas Attractions That Are Worth Your Time

Las Vegas is getting better every year. Seriously, we totally see them practicing the mantra of “Out with the old, in with the new!”

With construction taking place all over the Strip and beyond, the city is constantly evolving, bringing bigger and better restaurants, shows, and attractions for Vegas-goers. This year is no exception, with tons of exciting new additions that are sure to entertain you.

For big groups who appreciate a bit of friendly competition, Play Playground is a super fun addition to Luxor. Fancy a show instead? We cannot recommend The Sphere or Awakening enough — we caught both of these in 2024 and loved ’em! And if you’re open to venturing off-Strip, a visit to the ever-evolving AREA15 is a must.

Here are some of the top new attractions in Las Vegas that are worth your time.

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Play Playground

Luxor’s newest attraction, Play Playground, offers a 15,000-square-foot play experience featuring over 20 larger-than-life nostalgic games.

The activities inside this massive venue are made for friendly competition and social media sharing, boast physical, memory, puzzle, and team games — all of which will surely lead to a day (or night) of good ol’ fashioned fun with your friends!

From Perfect Popper, a game reminiscent of the board game “Perfection,” to Ringer Run, where players navigate a wand through a hanging maze, and Biggle Ball, a collaborative effort to guide a ball through a massive maze—the variety of team games promises an interactive experience full of laughs.

FlyOver Las Vegas

FlyOver offers a unique flight motion experience, where you’ll be suspended in a seat that swoops, dips, and turns, giving you the true sensation of flying. If you’ve ever ridden Soarin’ at Disney’s California Adventure, it’s a lot like that.

You’ll soar over, around, and through landscapes, experiencing the sensation of flight with your feet dangling before a massive 52-foot spherical screen.

The ride combines sights, scents, and sounds with precisely programmed motion to create the unforgettable feeling of flight.

Choose from four flight ride experiences: Wonders of the American West, Legendary Iceland, Canadian Rockies, or Believe Chicago, each offering breathtaking landscapes for you to ogle at.

If one ride is not enough, you can even opt for the Double Ride option, which allows you to choose and experience two different journeys, doubling the fun and saving money in the process!

Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15

Described as the weirdest and most psychedelic grocery store, Omega Mart (by the ultra-creative minds at Meow Wolf) is an art installation where everything, including the quirky items on display, is available for purchase.

This other-worldly art exhibit invites participants of all ages to step into new and surreal worlds, where storytelling takes on a trippy and playful form! Within the whimsical aisles of Omega Mart, you’ll find a ton of hilarious products that exist just to confuse you.

Even though this exhibit is on the pricier side compared to other attractions at AREA15, it’s still the best bang for your buck if you consider its size and how long on average people take to get through the experience.

Your experience will be equal parts glitchy, campy, colorful, and very Instagrammable!

The Lab at AREA15

The Lab has debuted at Las Vegas’ immersive entertainment complex AREA15. This new immersive attractions and gaming hub offering a variety of technology-driven games and interactive experiences.

For starters, you’ll find new virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences, including AREA15’s first proprietary gaming attraction, Origin Quest.

This narrative-driven scavenger hunt challenges guests to unravel the origin story of AREA15, working through six stations across the complex to solve puzzles and uncover secrets about “Particle A15.”

Other attractions in The Lab include an AR dodgeball game, a laser maze, and Bot Breach, where guests defend AREA15 in a VR world from seemingly harmless robots.

Also coming soon to AREA15 is:

• Superplastic’s (a designer toy brand) first-ever experiential attraction, bringing animated characters to life – debuting Fall 2024
• Universal’s first permanent horror experience outside of its parks (featuring classic horror films and characters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and the Wolf Man, as well as modern horror stories through collaborations with filmmakers including Jason Blum, James Wan and Jordan Peele)
• A new John Wick experience

The Sphere

When the Sphere venue is not hosting concerts, it’s showcasing its unparalleled technology to the world through the 2-part Sphere Experience.

It was even voted “2024’s Best Attraction” by Las Vegas Weekly readers! After seeing it for ourselves this summer, we 100% see why it’s the top attraction in town.

Part 1: You’ll hang out with robots in The Atrium. You can ask the robots questions to gain insights into the maximization of human potential through technology. There are also holographs, avatar captures, sound displays, and more high-tech things to see.

Part 2: Brace yourself for a multi-sensory cinematic experience with Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Postcard from Earth.’ This specially commissioned film is a sci-fi portrait of our planet, leveraging The Sphere’s cutting-edge technologies to transport you to new worlds without ever leaving your seat.

Awakening

If you ever find yourself in Vegas itching to watch a show but don’t know which to go with, don’t bother with any other shows.

Awakening is THE BEST THING TO HIT VEGAS. Yes, in our opinion, it’s even better than Sphere.

As Wynn’s newest show, Awakening has already wowed massive audiences with its combination of dramatic choreography, fantastical creatures, original musical score, and narration by none other than Anthony Hopkins.

Expect quite the variety show — there’s dancing, graceful aerialist acts, acrobatics, magic, drama, comedy, singing, acting, lights/lasers, and crazy good production value, but best of all… amazing costuming.

So much fantasy! So many mermaids — so many lights! The whole thing was absolutely spectacular. If you love fantasy and colors, this show is a must.

Shin Lim: Limitless

Shin Lim has redefined the way close-up magic is presented, mesmerizing audiences in Las Vegas since his original show debuted in 2019.

Despite the shutting down of The Mirage, his show is still alive and well. In October 2024, he’ll be debuting an all-new show at The Palazzo Theatre.

Heralded as “one of the most astonishing illusionists ever” and “the new superstar of Las Vegas magicians,” this show is a must-see.

DiscoShow

Get ready to party like it’s 1977. Step back in time to the groovy era of the 1970s with DiscoShow, a dance party celebrating disco music and culture.

For those of you who are tired of paying hundreds of dollars just to sit in your seat during a whole Las Vegas production, this is easily the #1 show you need to consider. This new production premiered in July 2024 and is the first of its kind.

Inspired by David Mancuso’s legendary loft parties in New York City, this 60-minute immersive experience invites you to dance the night away in the Glitterloft alongside iconic characters from the disco era.

Bruno Mars at Dolby Live

Bruno Mars will be ringing in another new year on the Las Vegas Strip.

The music superstar, a featured headliner at Park MGM dating back to 2016, announced six new shows as part of his residency at Park MGM, including one for New Year’s Eve.

Along with various dates in August and September, Bruno Mars will perform at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Dec. 18, 20, 21, 27, 30 and 31. Tickets are on sale now.

LAST CHANCE: Adele at Caesars Palace

LAST CHANCE TO SEE ADELE BEFORE HER INDEFINITE CAREER BREAK!

During her final residency show in Munich, Adele announced an indefinite career break to focus on her personal life following her remaining 10 Las Vegas residency shows.

These 10 shows were originally scheduled to happen in March of this year, but they were postponed for later in the year (Oct/Nov).

With her final shows taking place in late October and November, this is your chance to see her one last time before she takes an indefinitely long career break.

Miss Behave’s Mavericks Show

If you missed it at Fremont Street’s Cheap Shot, get ready for your second chance this fall: Miss Behave’s Mavericks has found a new home at Plaza Hotel’s historic showroom, starting October 2!

This quirky variety show blends circus, comedy, burlesque, and vaudeville. Because of its always-changing acts and reliance on audience participation, no two shows are ever the same.

“It’s gonna be like the Muppet Show running riot round this beautiful ol’ Dame. We can’t wait,” said Miss Behave (Amy Saunders) in a media release. “It’s a marriage made in heaven. This beautiful showroom has been looking for an excuse to show off, and Mavericks is perfect for that. Let’s make Las Vegas Vegas again!”

Tickets range from $35 to $99 (no pesky ticket fees!) and are now on sale.

Colin Cloud: MASTERMIND

Award-winning mentalist Colin Cloud, known as the “closest thing to a real-life Sherlock Holmes”, has debuted his new show at Harrah’s Las Vegas. He will strive to solve the greatest mystery of all: you.

Launched in July 2024, this new electrifying show features Cloud’s enticing blend of deduction, mentalism, and comedy in a jaw-dropping exploration of the human mind.

Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms

Just like many other attractions on this list, Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms is the first of its kind here in Vegas. This award-winning, groundbreaking performance-meets-projection experience debuted on the Las Vegas Strip in March 2024.

This long-term deal came as a result of Particle Ink’s extraordinary success in 2022 (in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District), which was extended multiple times due to enthusiastic demand.

Your immersive journey into the 2.5th dimension combines live performances, acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology. You get to pick from two distinct adventures: a walkthrough experience or a complete show.

While the walkthrough experience is quite neat in itself, the magic truly lies in the full Particle Ink experience, the House of Shattered Prisms, which takes place during the evening hours.

Dita Von Teese at Voltaire

Dita Von Teese will bring her signature artistry and flair to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with her all-new revue for select dates throughout 2024.

Beginning September 19, the Queen of Burlesque will take over the intimate venue to delight audiences with the glamourous acts, opulent sets and haute couture costumes for which she is known.

“I am delighted to bring a brand-new show to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas,” said Dita Von Teese. “This exquisite jewel-box theatre compliments the timeless allure of my show. And what could be better than splashing around in my giant Champagne glass, with the sparkling bubbles of Voltaire floating throughout the room? I’m brimming with excitement!”

Tickets for ‘Dita Von Teese at Voltaire’ are on sale now.

The Stranger Things Store

The Stranger Things Store at the Showcase Mall is an incredibly fun, new addition to the Strip. If you are a Stranger Things fan like we are, this is a must-visit!

The Stranger Things Store is technically a merch store, but they have far more entertainment than a normal store would have. Best of all, it’s free to enjoy.

You can explore iconic show locations such as the Palace Arcade, Hawkins High, Starcourt Mall, and Vecna’s attic, and even interact with some of the displays. The store also provides some super cool photo opps (like Will Beyers’ living room).

Fans can easily spend an hour going through all the different displays, some of which are very Vecna-heavy.

If you want to bring home a memorabilia or two, you can choose from so many products from the show, down to little containers of ice cream from Scoops Ahoy.

Superfrico

The last one on our list is actually a restaurant. But it’s ain’t just any old restaurant, I’ll tell you that much!

Superfrico, brought to you by Spiegelworld, the creative minds behind the amazing show Absinthe, promises an unforgettable fusion of “Italian American psychedelic” cuisine and entertainment. In fact, they’ve even deemed themselves “Las Vegas’ most Las Vegiest place”.

Superfrico offers diners a front-row seat to the “show”, with performers weaving in and out of the kitchen and dining areas.

With themed bars, lounges, and dining rooms galore, expect wall-to-wall eye candy and impromptu amusements across the entire venue — all with a bumpin’ soundtrack courtesy of the Strip’s only all vinyl, all the time DJ.

COMING SOON: Swingers

At Swingers, you’ll discover what the Brits call ‘crazy golf’. Alongside inventive mini-golf course layouts and a cocktail or two, you’ll find fun bars, street food, live DJs, and the friendliest of staff. 

Per its creators, the idea behind Swingers was to create the most ridiculously fun venue possible.

Swingers started in 2014 as a pop-up in Shoreditch, London to test the concept of combining crazy golf with cocktails and street food. The success of this pop-up led to the first permanent location opening in London in 2016, followed by a second venue in Oxford Circus in 2018.

Expanding to the US, Swingers opened a Washington, D.C. site in 2021 and a Manhattan, NYC location in 2022. Now, there’s about to be one in Vegas — located at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino!

The 3-story, 40,000-square-foot, 36-hole, adults-only miniature golf venue will open on the Strip on November 8th.

The venue will feature four “crazy” golf courses, multiple bars and eateries, and a carnival arcade concept — all decorated to feel like you’re at an English country estate. Each golf course will have its own layout with obstacles like moving windmills and carousels, jumps, and loops.

Swingers can turn into a nightlife venue as well! The Sunken Garden area will have a cocktail lounge, DJ booth, and two private rooms for parties and events.

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