Hidden Places In Las Vegas

  
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Casino rules & regulations

Las Vegas is surrounded by a number of exciting places to visit. If you start feeling overwhelmed by the lights and noise, hop on a tour and check out nearby iconic attractions like the Hoover Dam, or explore natural wonders like Red Rock Canyon, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon. Discover 32 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada from The Neon Boneyard to Statue of Elvis Presley.

While it’s technically not “illegal” to photograph in the casinos and on the grounds of the casinos it’s frowned upon and we have been asked on more than one occasion to leave the property. We normally just take a chance if our clients really want a specific casino location, but we try to sway people away from a casino setting if possible!

  1. The Mob Museum is a natural draw in Las Vegas. After all, part of its allure is the tawdry past and old gangsters, now the stuff of legends, who helped build it into an oasis of sin and fun in the desert. The Mob Museum isn't a nickel and dime affair meant to stuff some other gangster's pockets with tourist money, however.
  2. At the Mirage, you get to pet dolphins, but at the Lion Habitat Ranch, you get to see adult lions and cubs in a way that you can’t experience them anywhere else in Las Vegas. Located south of the Strip, the habitat allows visitors to interact with lions, ostriches, and other animals.

These boots were made for walking

The way we photograph, we really try to get to as many locations and photo spots as we can with our given amount of time. With that said, please plan to bring comfortable shoes. Walking around in Red Rock, Nelson or even worse the Strip in high heels will waste our time together. Please bring some comfy shoes for walking and you will have time to slip on others in between sets.

Fees, permits & restrictions

State Parks, National Parks and many other venues in Las Vegas have fees or permits that need to be acquired. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to photograph at any of these locations.

Weather

Las Vegas has a reputation for being a hot place and it’s true. The summer temps sore at over 100 degrees for most of the summer months. The winter months are also much colder than many expect, so please plan accordingly and always bring water on the summer sessions.

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We are compiling a list of indoor locations (mostly for the heat of the summer). Please click this link to find those locations!

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The 44 Best Las Vegas Photo Shoot Locations

Downtown Vegas Photo Locations

– The Neon Museum (View our Guide to the Neon Museum)
– Fremont Street / Murals (View our Comprehensive Guide to DTLV Murals)
– Fremont Street Experience
– The Mob Museum (call to set up a shoot)
– Container Park (Great location to meet up for a shoot downtown)

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Las Vegas Desert Photo Locations

– Cactus Joes Nursery (Cactus Joes Weddings)
– Nelson “Ghost Town”/Eldorado Canyon ($10/hour)
– Jean Dry Lake Bed (BLM Land)
– Red Rock Canyon ($7 a car) (BLM Land, permit required)
– Valley of Fire (State Park, Permit Required — We currently hold a permit)
– Spring Mountain Ranch (State Park, Permit Required — We currently hold a permit)

Natural

– Springs Preserve (one of my personal faves!)
– Gilcrease Orchard
– Mt. Charleston (winter scene)
– Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs ($6/car)
– Wetlands Park

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Modern/Urban/Historic

– Tivoli Village ($50)
– Lake Las Vegas
–Pipe Dream Sculpture at Symphony Park by the Smith Center
– Cleveland Clinic for Brain Health Lou Ruvo Center
– Las Vegas World Market Center
– Smith Center for the Performing Arts
– Historic Fifth Street School
– The Mob Museum
– Downtown Arts District

Western

– Clark County Heritage Museum
– Nelson “Ghost Town”/Eldorado Canyon
– McKee Ranch
– Legends Ranch

Very Vegas


*All of these locations are for outside the property only*
– Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
– Bellagio Fountains
– Mandarin Oriental
– The Linq
– High Roller
– Caesars Palace
– Paris Las Vegas
– Venetian
– City Center complex
– The Strip (View our Guide to a Strip Walking Tour)

Other

– Pinball Hall of Fame
– Rhyolite Ghost Town
– Las Vegas Ice Center
– The Hangar at Sky Combat Ace

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If you’re on a trip to Las Vegas and want to visit some of the secret sites locals know about instead of going for the more well-known tourist activities, then we’ve got some great suggestions for you.

Make the most of Las Vegas and visit these 4 great hidden places that will forever stay in your memory.

Secret Pizza

If you want to grab a classic slice of pizza, drop by The Pizzeria, mostly known as Secret Pizza, that serves after-hour pizza slices and beer for a late night in the city, as well as pinball and even a whole pie to go. You’ll find this unmarked entrance to the restaurant in a narrow hallway with walls covered in Sinatra album covers inside The Cosmopolitan Hotel. More Info >

The Mob Museum

The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and – increasingly – across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside the restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street. More Info >

Seven Magic Mountains

A hidden gem that became so popular that this temporary installation’s run is extended through 2021. Despite its notoriety, it still feels as if you’ve stumbled upon a secret in the desert. Designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, it features towering 30-foot stacked boulders painted in fluorescent colors. Meant to represent an intersection of natural and artificial, it’s a must for art lovers.

Las Vegas Hidden Gems

Seven Magic Mountains is located approximately 10 miles south of the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway in Henderson, Nevada.

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  • From Las Vegas: Follow I-15 S to Sloan Rd (exit 25). Turn left (east) to Las Vegas Boulevard. Drive approximately 7 miles south on Las Vegas Blvd. and the artwork will appear on your left (east).
  • From Los Angeles: Drive north on I-15 to Jean, NV (exit 12). Turn right (east) on NV-161 toward Las Vegas Blvd. Drive approximately 5 miles north on Las Vegas Blvd. and the artwork will appear on your right (east).

Las Vegas Hidden Pizza

Please park in the onsite parking lot. Street parking is discouraged. No public transportation is available to the installation site. More Info >

Dream Racing

Las Vegas Hidden Secrets

Have you ever wanted to be a race car driver? Dreams come true at this racetrack experience at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

Get behind the wheel of some beautiful exotic machines under the supervision of expert drivers who will teach you how to handle your race car like a pro. You’ll be flying around the track making high-speed left turns or cruising in a sleek Porsche or Lambo! More Info >