100 Things to Do in Las Vegas Before You Die, second edition

by Shaunda Necole

There’s the Vegas you think you know, and then there’s this! First-class hotels and entertainment, world-renowned restaurants and shows, touring DJs, and star-studded residencies. It takes more than slot machines to keep tourists happy in the city of lights, high hopes, and big dreams. There’s something here for everyone. Visit the out-of-this-world Sphere Experience and admire the panoramic view of the Strip on the High Roller. Indulge in Zen-like moments with gentle snow flurries inside the Fontainebleau’s spa. Or try nature excursions like hiking in the Red Rock Canyon, visiting the quiet town of Blue Diamond, and lounging along the sandy shores of Boulder Beach. In Vegas, there’s no shortage of unforgettable experiences. Let the many calls to adventure in 100 Things to Do in Las Vegas Before You Die guide you to uncover Las Vegas’s world-famous attractions and tucked-away escapes. Author Shaunda Necole has spent two decades traveling the desert metropolis of Las Vegas, from touristy destinations on The Strip to off-the-beaten-path gems around the Vegas Valley. Discover why so many people keep coming here year after year. Up and down the famous Vegas Strip and beyond, this diversity, vibrancy, and curiosity make Las Vegas a city ready to be reveled in, experienced, and explored.

160 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2025

About the author

Shaunda Necole is Las Vegas's newest spokesperson as the author of 100 Things to Do in Las Vegas Before You Die, an insider's guide to the City of Lights. She's the creator of the travel site Vegas Right Now and host of the Vegas Right Now! podcast. Shaunda believes that the lasting beauty of Las Vegas lies in its balance between novelty and flash, soulfulness and wholesomeness, which all make up the exciting city she calls home!
In addition to her Vegas travel adventures, digital innovator Shaunda Necole is the go-to recipe source for modern soul food cuisine. She founded The Soul Food Pot®, Google's #1 Southern soul food site. Shaunda has shared over 250 recipes on her food blog, authored five cookbooks, and created two seasoning guides, including the viral Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie™ and its accompanying cookbook. She also hosts The Soul Food Pod, Apple's first show dedicated to the history and culture around soul food.

Reviews

[Mark Wojtowicz · Rating 3 out of 5]

More a list of the things you can do in Vegas than a list of things you have to do before you die.