Getting Around
Thinking about a trip to Las Vegas? If you are, you’ll find a host of accessible attractions, shops, restaurants, and other points of interest. The Las Vegas Strip is wheelchair-accessible, though not always wheelchair-friendly, so you should consider travelling by taxi. All taxi companies within the city offer vans that can accommodate wheelchairs. Your other option is public transport offered by The Regional Transit Commission of Southern Nevada, which offers paratransit services on lift-equipped buses.
The Neon Museum (Wheelchair accessible)
This unusual museum displays the flashy sings that Las Vegas is well-known for. The museum’s extensive campus, The Boneyard, includes an impressive outdoor exhibit that showcases over 200 signs. The museum holds one-hour guided tours for visitors, and The Boneyard is easy to navigate in both powered and unpowered chairs.
SlotZilla (Wheelchair accessible)
SlotZilla is one of Las Vegas’ most popular attractions. This thrilling urban zipline, inspired by slot machines, takes riders above the Fremont Street Experience. Riders can choose from two heights, 77-foot or 114-foot, both of which reach speeds of 40 miles per hour. A supervisor accompanies wheelchair users to the launch deck in a Fremont Street Experience wheelchair, but they must be met with their own wheelchair at the other end of the ride.
High Roller (Wheelchair accessible)
If you’re interested in sightseeing from an observation wheel, you’ll love the 550-foot-tall Ferris wheel at The LINQ’s outdoor promenade. At 520 feet in diameter, the High Roller rivals the London Eye and the Singapore Flyer. A ride on the wheel is 30 minutes long, and offers an incredible view of the city. Wheelchair users can board the wheel, and the spacious cabins can accommodate 40 people, and provide ample floor space for wheelchair users.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas (Wheelchair accessible)
The Vegas outlet of Madame Tussauds is a must-see attraction that displays wax replicas of celebrities. The museum provides complimentary wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis, and the staff members are trained to assist guests who need help safely navigating the elevators.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
A visit to Red Rock Canyon, just five miles from Las Vegas metro area, will bring you closer to nature with its breathtaking landscape views. You can venture to the 13-mile scenic loop, or any of the other wheelchair-accessible areas at the park, including the visitor center, a picnic area, and an accessible trail. Although the restrooms at the visitor center are accessible, those along the scenic loop may not have accessible bars.
The Hoover Dam
Although we can’t categorize the dam as a Las Vegas attraction, this magnificent structure features a visitor center, and a tour with an underground look at one of the dam’s giant pipes. Although the Dam tour is inaccessible, the visitor center and the Powerplant tour are both wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available for Hoover Dam visitors and tour participants, for a $5 charge. The parking garage and visitor center provide accessible restrooms.
Other Accessible Attractions
During your Las Vegas getaway, you might want to also check out these accessible venues:
- Fremont Street Experience
- The Mob Museum
- Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio
- Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
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