Things to Do Besides Gambling & Drinking in Las Vegas

In this Las Vegas travel guide, we’re heading to some of the best local spots that tourists usually miss! The top hidden gems of Las Vegas! Here's my complete guide to experiencing Las Vegas OFF THE STRIP. Restaurants, hidden gem breakfast and desert places, things to do besides gambling, outdoor activities, off strip activities and unique things to do.
In this Las Vegas travel guide, you’ll find things to do and places to visit for families and kids, couples and friends trips!
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6:59 Mile High Club
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9:49 Desert Horseback Ride
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12:06 Millennium Fandom Bar
12:54 Omelet House 50s Diner
14:18 Cat Cafe
16:06 Player 1 Video Game Bar
17:11 Casino Quest
18:32 National Atomic Testing Museum
19:37 Atomic Liquors
19:49 Atomic Scooters
20:57 Bar Code Burgers
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[@alysmalls]

If you want more ideas about off strip hidden gems in Vegas, check out my blog post, because I'm always updating it and adding to it as I find & try new things/places! likewhereyouregoing.com/unique-things-to-do-off-the-strip-in-vegas/

[@terrancehawee8260]

Is there a map of the hidden gems 💎 ... that was a amazing adventures...awesome video 😊

[@barryellis8646]

Coming to Vegas from the U.K in Nov 24 as part of my "Milestone birthday" celebrations, cannot wait !!

[@kaseelee4028]

Amazing video! So many things I didn’t know about! Watched several videos this is the best so far!

[@ChiquitaMia-ci2vg]

Great video! I always thought I knew so much about what Vegas had to offer but I didn’t know about any of these. Thank you!

[@Bfitou812]

great video well put together,very good ideas for things to do besides gamble

[@michaelpelletier5501]

We're at Baby Stacks at this very moment and we're in awe of this place. I asked the waiter to surprise me, he came back with carrot cake pancakes and some kind of steak skillet. Can't recommend this place enough. We'll be back tomorrow.

[@troytakekawa3453]

I appreciate that you feature things to do outside of the gambling and "adult" sized fun of the city. There's more to Vegas than the gambling, mega hotels and expensive food!!!

[@perroblanco4]

gotta say as a vegas veteran, I loved your selections. didn't know about Casino Quest in the mall. also added a revisit to square bar. and completely forgot about player 1 (how could I?). great video. you are having quite the diverse adventure.

[@alysmalls]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@markcummings3146]

Bar Code Burgers is one of my favourite places to visit, it's great value and so overlooked as it's just off the strip.

[@grottorabbit]

2 Suggestions for your list: 1: Hemenway Park to view the Bighorn Sheep! I was just there a couple weeks ago and the Rams were butting horns! Amazing to see live! 2: Tom Devlin's Monster Museum Both are in Boulder City so you can take a day and see both!

[@alysmalls]

Oooo awesome suggestions, thank you! I've been meaning to get down to Boulder City, so this is great

[@user-ml7no4ys2j]

Also, the mob museum at 300 Stewart Ave downtown

[@grottorabbit]

​@@alysmallsBoulder City recently installed a _Ram Cam_ in the park on KZbin so you can potentially see rams before you go! The camera is on the bathroom facing the Horseshoe pits and tree area. kzbin.info9wYNitiw3Dg?si=yxpy9IOuhOsUJFyX

[@anthonysherman9113]

Like your video good effort on your part! I like the OFF STRIP ideas for restaraunts as well!

[@patrickfrazier5740]

I am planning on moving to Las Vegas by January of 2025 so I really appreciate this video. I live in Reno and I don't gamble. I have no plans to start, so this kind of content really motivates me. I feel excited and look forward to checking out these cool spots for myself.

[@lilithatgirl5795]

Loved this video. This kind of stuff is more my speed-especially the animal encounters and trail rides. Thanks!

[@dawnbowe8195]

You are my new best friend!!!! 🎉 Excellent suggestions...Thanks sooo much. 👏 😉

[@markcluff7104]

I’ve been to Vegas 17 million times and I don’t know about 1/2 of those 👌👍👍

[@blakewescott3798]

The video I didn't know I was looking for! Thank you!

[@billlonee9470]

Was taken to Bar Code for my birthday. I can attest to them having one of the very best burgers that I've ever tasted.

[@Esoteric_Nature]

Great Video! I've been to Vegas about 30 times and many of these places or activities I knew little or never heard of. Definitely a way to refresh my next visit. So many other Vegas to-do videos use the same well known things. Well done Aly.

[@kims1941]

Great video! We especially love those kitties!

[@ITIDude]

Hi there! I'm a HUGE Vegas lover! I just found your channel and WOW! You are awesome! This video is one of the best I've ever seen! Now, I'm for sure have a dedicated follower! I appreciate the hard work you put into your awesome videos!!

[@chezchezchezchez]

Wow, I’ve been a local for 16 years, and I do a lot of things, but many things in this video, I’ve never even heard of, or a few I have, but never got the full review. Amazing video!

[@garyjaramillo3196]

This is an amazing video

[@chucke756]

Thanks for the video. Looks like you had a great time. Great places to go to. Although I don’t think Grandpaw is going to be able to join the Mile High Club anytime soon!!😂

[@outlawstar4923]

Always plan my Vegas trips with your content. Off the strip is so much a better experience thanks to you. Much love and respect for what you do. Thank you for sharing

[@alysmalls]

Thanks for your kind words! Glad the videos have helped!!

[@chrisfrommichigan]

Very nice video with many places I didn’t know about.

[@dominicaleung7329]

thank you for all these interesting places.

[@IslaBonita007]

I wish more recommendations could be made as to fun activities aside from eating drinking

[@randylee8890]

Thank you for this great video! Have seen 1000+ vegas vids but you managed to show me new gems! Keep up the great work! Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@alysmalls]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@humphrey212]

This is good to know for people who do not gamble and drink.

[@mrjc12]

Great jobbie 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jamesmichealduval84]

Wow!!! I definitely need to check out some of those places. My friends and I lately have wanted to do and see more of Vegas other than drink and gamble.

[@alysmalls]

I feel like someone could spend 2 weeks in Vegas, never be bored and never drink/gamble/hit the strip lol!

[@brewest217]

Awesome video, you gave me and my fiancé so many hidden gem ideas to do this weekend when we make our way to Vegas!!! Thanks!!!!

[@shyshy808]

Excellent video. Thank you for this

[@THEY_SEE_ME_ROLLING]

Super video 👍🏼☺️

[@JW-hf9ev]

Speed Vegas was a huge Buck List Hit…..drove a Turbo Porsche GT2 around a closed circuit race track (5 laps) all the guy’s thought it was great.

[@costellorandy]

Thank you - this is amazing

[@anthonymartinez4307]

There’s no hidden gems there’s only hidden fees.

[@timbrawdy2249]

Got that right

[@CommandoMaster]

Vegas is a place where u spend all ur money on overpriced stuff u don’t need to do.

[@debbiesudak7688]

Who said hidden gems were free?

[@jiceBERG]

😂😂😂

[@progrocker2112]

Player 1 looks awesome, I'm lucky to have something similar close to home. For the gamer I'd also suggest the Pinball Hall of Fame, I've not been to the new location yet but it's now pretty freaking convenient to get to.

[@alysmalls]

PHOF is fantastic

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting. Moving to Henderson next week. Looking to do a lot of things as I am now retired, especially eating out. Thanks again. PS. I think I saw the customer in the red plane puking. :o

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

You forgot the Pinball Hall of Fame. Also, I would love to see a Death Valley Vlog from you.

[@alysmalls]

PHOF is included in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2TMdXtmn7mfgLssi=E9xMLt7STFABV_lh (which is one of my most popular vids), so I wanted to include some new things in this one :) and noted on the Death Valley content!

[@chris77308]

Nice list, just found your channel, nice work aly

[@tonylee7714]

Such a wonderful job, thank you

[@Archerave]

Niccccccceeeeee Definitely gonna Share this 😮

[@cocoxtina8366]

Wow I got to see a lot of nice places! A lot of KZbinrs just want to film Fremont & the strip

[@alysmalls]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@MH_6160]

You had me at cat cafe!

[@markbuonagura7746]

excellent video, thanks

[@harlanabraham7772]

Howdy Aly Smalls, There are a lot of things to see and do in Las Vegas other than gambling. I like Pancakes at Blue Berry Hill. Don't like bacon, pork, ham, crab, lobster, shrimp, and a bunch of other things. For the helicopter, no thank you. Saw their menu. Not many things I could have are on the menu. They don't have potatoes. They give you potato chips instead. Didn't know about the cat cafe. When I go visit Las Vegas I don't drive. Casino Quest at the Fashion Show Mall. $5 table at the Downtown Grand, Jerry's Nugget (when I lived there the minimum bet was $3.00), Ellis Island also has a $5 table. When I lived in Las Vegas Ellis Island didn't have a craps table, but, they had good food. The best tacos I had was in Las Vegas at Taco Bell.

[@louisrovegno7479]

Excellent video. I've been out to Vegas about 20 times and I only knew about two or three of these things

[@alysmalls]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulh2282]

I usually just drink and gamble. I'll take your advice and try out 5 of you suggestions instead: Square bar Millennium Fandom bar player 1 video game bar casino quest atomic liquers

[@amandamiron9031]

Great Video, very informative!

[@grantblaskowski9667]

Loved the video!! Thanx!

[@wildcard3907]

Awesome video thanks 🙏

[@Mooregirl]

Thanks so much I lived there for 16 years and didn’t know most of this stuff smh I thought the Lion Habitat was closed. I will check it out when I return this month👍🏽tfs

[@beachbumsailordude]

Good job! Really enjoyed this one.

[@alysmalls]

Thanks :)

[@brucegus5305]

wow you're so gorgeous !! And you're such a nerd couple, love it!

[@TorontoBlueJaysFan99]

Great video…I have been to Vegas over 30 times and most of these I have missed 👍

[@alysmalls]

Time to go again!!

[@TorontoBlueJaysFan99]

@@alysmalls yes…I’ll be back in Vegas late January at the Excalibur 👍

[@JayJayKayTV]

Great video

[@jamiponte1874]

Hi...where do you do your brows and eyelashes? If u do..thx

[@wesleyblisard5416]

I would like to come to Vegas how about places to stay short term say 3 to 5 days to a longer period say a month. Thank for the video above.

[@JohnBarney-yd2wq]

I really enjoyed this! Do they have stoles for the game arcade with the beers by chance?

[@robertosifuentes6444]

Cool video, will be in Vegas in October. Just curious, is tipping expected at casino quest, or is paying for the lessons enough?

[@alysmalls]

Hmm...we didn't tip there. I don't think it's expected, but I'm sure it would be appreciated

[@timothymedina5430]

Nice video

[@ariccai6527]

Please do one more!!

[@quadare1]

I love youuu🥺😅😁🤗

[@ri2894710]

How does this delightful young lady NOT weigh 300 lbs after filming this KZbin video!!

[@chezchezchezchez]

I want to add, “lov it’s” frozen custard is very good, but there’s one place that is actually much much better with multiple locations now: Nielsen’s Frozen Custard

[@alysmalls]

Thanks! I'll have to check them out next time

[@bryantsteury8910]

Which one of those mile high club flights did you do Aly? WHICH ONE?!?!?!

[@davidgrybb8547]

Whooooooooooooaaaa!!!

[@Eastsider-F95]

At the New Durango Resorts Hotel and Casino

[@alysmalls]

How did you like it?

[@garymoisan5899]

You, and your husband love it here, would you, and, your husband consider moving from Canada here?

[@tonymontana118118]

Hello. What's the company called for the horse back riding please? Thank you, great video! :D

[@alysmalls]

I'm not sure of the name of the company b/c we booked it through Viator, here's the booking listing: Horseback ride: viator.tp.st/RvIf5EDY

[@eMegMBea]

What time of day and what days of the week did you visit these places?? I always think of everything in Vegas being jam packed with people and long lines! I'm going to be going in January and am hoping it's not quite so busy- all the crowds give me a headache 😄

[@alysmalls]

This was filmed over the course of a few different trips and different times a year. January is one of the lowest visited months for Vegas, you should be ok. Have fun!!

[@rajendrabiswas]

I dont like drinking ..and gambling so I guess I love these things too

[@getahaircut2987]

Our Rock n Roll barber shop is right in front of the Square Bar. Tons of rock memorabilia. You should have stopped in. 😃 Get A Haircut 🤘💈🎸✂️

[@alysmalls]

Very cool! Chris says he'll grow his hair out til we can visit you guys!

[@getahaircut2987]

@@alysmalls Yayyyy! Would love that! ✂️👍🎸💈

[@galaxycheung3746]

Did you go to atomic tours in the nuclear test site?

[@HOlsen-xe1xy]

Great info, any vegetarian places?

[@josejimenaz]

hope they hve golds gym to begin with

[@vlong5710]

Why doesn’t anyone mention the green door 🤣

[@albertdareii1997]

Im a 12 inch

[@Werewolf0216]

Rats, Square Bar closed 😞

[@whatupsun8563]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas !

[@Ezilahtem]

How much you spent for all these hidden gems??

[@alysmalls]

Which ones in particular? This was done over multiple trips

[@JasonHodgson]

For a video about not drinking there sure was a lot of drinking.....haha

[@stevel4997]

Forgotten tips......... Take cash. Wear comfortable shoes and only take the credit card you used to book the Hotel. Destroy it as soon as you are checked in. You can call your CC company and get a replacement normally within 10 days. And these "hidden gems" are nothing but a waste of money!

[@Ps5gameuploads]

They’re all only called “hidden” cause anyone who wants to spend their money in Vegas isn’t trying to go broke on any of these expensive “gems”

[@alysmalls]

Interesting comment lol. Many of the experiences in this video are under $25.

[@thekochdieselskils5506]

Things to do other than drinking and gambling??? Drugs and hookers. LOL!

[@CommandoMaster]

Vegas is a really poor city outside of the few luxury resorts on the Strip. The people are poor and old.

[@CommandoMaster]

All these activities are gonna cost you thousands of USD, so be prepared to empty out your wallet to have fun in Vegas.