{"id":51,"date":"2018-06-22T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/five-activities-for-non-gamblers-in-las-vegas\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T09:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T14:45:24","slug":"five-activities-for-non-gamblers-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/five-activities-for-non-gamblers-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Activities for Non-Gamblers in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re one of those people planning your trip to Sin City and\u00a0scouring the Internet for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/las-vegas-las-nevada-deals\">cheap flights to Las Vegas<\/a>,\u00a0BUT you don&#8217;t care too much for gambling, then do we have some great\u00a0info for you. While it can be appealing to some, gambling may not be everyone&#8217;s cup of tea. So, if you&#8217;d rather\u00a0spend your time in Vegas getting up to other experiences, then read on for our top five recommendations for non-gambling activities in town.<\/p>\n<h2>The Lake of Dreams at the Wynn Las\u00a0Vegas<\/h2>\n<p>Beautiful and free &#8212; what could be better? The Lake of Dreams, located at the Wynn hotel and casino, is a secluded 3-acre lake that&#8217;s surrounded by a verdant forest. The water and light show begins at 8:30 p.m. (and happens every half hour until 1 a.m.) and can be seen from various sites around the lake, including the Wynn\u2019s main restaurants and lounges. It\u2019s truly a memorable event.<\/p>\n<h2>The Venetian\u2019s Gondola Rides<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98894144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_520080841-1.jpg\" alt=\"A gondola at The Venetian, Las Vegas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_520080841-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_520080841-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_520080841-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_520080841-1-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are few things as charmingly \u201cVegas kitsch\u201d as a gondola ride through the Venetian hotel and casino. Gondola reservations need to be made in person at the hotel. Ticket sales open daily at 9:30 a.m. for the indoor ride and 10:00 a.m. for the outdoor ride. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in Venice&#8230;or close enough.<\/p>\n<h2>The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art<\/h2>\n<p>The Bellagio\u2019s Gallery of Fine Art is hailed by many as Vegas\u2019s premier arts institution. The gallery\u00a0is known for its great collection of contemporary art, and don&#8217;t forget to check out the artist studio, where you get the unique\u00a0opportunity to see artists at work and talk to them about their\u00a0pieces.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ready to see another side of Vegas? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\">cheap flights<\/a> that can help you get there for less!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Paris Las Vegas\u2019s Eiffel Tower<\/h2>\n<p>The Paris hotel and casino\u2019s stunning replica of the real deal\u00a0will\u00a0make you feel like you\u2019re in Paris. Hop on the elevator and have a drink in the Eiffel Tower bar, or opt for the full Eiffel Tower \u201cexperience.\u201d On your trip up to the observation deck, an \u201cambassador\u201d will give you a brief history of Paris Las Vegas while pointing out unforgettable Las Vegas landmarks. The observation deck at the top of the Eiffel Tower offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Las Vegas Valley.<\/p>\n<h2>The Bellagio\u2019s Fountain Show<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98894143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_553626142.jpg\" alt=\"People look at night view of the fountain of Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_553626142.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_553626142-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_553626142-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_553626142-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The quintessential \u201cVegas by night\u201d experience, the Bellagio\u2019s famous fountain show is a must-see. This stunning aquatic show is free\u00a0and takes place every 30 minutes from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday and Sundays have\u00a0different times, which you can check out on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellagio.com\/en\/entertainment\/fountains-of-bellagio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Know of any other non-gambling activities in Vegas? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re one of those people planning your trip to Sin City and\u00a0scouring the Internet for cheap flights to Las Vegas,\u00a0BUT you don&#8217;t care too much for gambling, then do we have some great\u00a0info for you. While it can be appealing to some, gambling may not be everyone&#8217;s cup of tea. 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