Explore Las Vegas from A to Z

There’s so much to do in Las Vegas that sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to start. One needs an approach, some organization, a method that’s as easy as ABC. In recognition of that, Las Vegas Magazine took an alphabetical approach to highlighting 26 experiences in the city. Every vowel and consonant was easily covered, as we found out, and at least five letters can easily be experienced during an average Vegas stay.

A. Join the circus for a night at Absinthe. Under the guidance of R-rated emcee/ringmaster The Gazillionaire and rambunctious sidekick Joy Jenkins, a series of death-defying, erotic and/or comedic acrobatic acts entertain beneath an outdoor Spiegeltent in front of Caesars Palace. Try to sit as close as possible to the action.

B. Roll strikes at the Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq Promenade as top touring musical acts play onstage and jumbo screens, with a sound system designed to transcend audio expectations.

C. Come back each season to see what’s blooming at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio.

D. Make an appointment with a blowout specialist inside the beats-and-booze environs of Drybar at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort.

E. Lap it up at Exotics Racing, which offers a special drive-them-all deal for people who have a hard time choosing from among its fleet of supercars. The top package allows five laps each in Corvettes, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and more, with a vintage Aston Martin available for a 007 experience.

F. Catch live bands downtown for free at Fremont Street Experience, or zoom over them on the Slotzilla zip lines.

G. Ride a plane or helicopter, or take a ground tour to the Grand Canyon and have a vacation within a vacation. Be swiftly flown across mountains and desert for lunch in a remote beautiful setting carved from the Colorado River at the West Rim, or take a full day trip by motor coach or deluxe van to check out the history of the South Rim.

H. Turn, turn, turn on the High Roller at The Linq Promenade and get one of the best views of the Las Vegas Strip, day or night. Schedule a yoga class or enjoy the full bar aboard special pods.

I. Indulge a passion for gourmet beef at I Love Burgers at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo, where wagyu Kobe is an introduction to the pleasures of truffle cheese.

J. Catch in-person appearances by EDM and pop stars Steve Aoki, Iggy Azalea, Lil Jon and Swizz Beats at Jewel nightclub inside Aria at CityCenter.

K. Marvel at the stunning sets of Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ at MGM Grand, where innovative interactions of production design and performers relate the epic tale of separated twins, climaxing in an aerial battle. It might be Cirque du Soleil’s most technologically impressive show.

L. Pump up the jams and dance until you drop deep inside the Strip’s smoked glass pyramid at Luxor’s revitalized LAX nightclub.

M. Head clockwise or counterclockwise to see nearly everything Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort has to offer in one 360-degree promenade.

N. Check out the scene at N9NE Steakhouse at Palms, created when it opened along with the hotel in 2001. Executive chef Barry S. Dakake has superlative chops with chops, steaks and seafood, all of which go well with a dining room full of beautiful people.

O. Drink in the aquatic entertainment of “O” at the Bellagio, with a fire act done as only Cirque du Soleil can.

P. Go crazy and party like it’s 1999 at Purple Reign at Westgate, where Prince’s music and image lives on through the magic of an A-list tribute act.

Q. Chill out in the Arctic Room at Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace, where spa experiences include the floral foot bath of the Nagomi Ritual and customized signature massage Nobu Zen.

R. Don’t stop believin’ in the bygone days of mousse-abused hair and ’80s glam metal and get tickets for Rock of Ages at Rio, which weaves fist-pumping anthems into a jukebox musical about the heyday of the Sunset Strip and a couple who hold onto love after the last power chord fades.

S. Experience a Japanese pop culture theme along with sake bombs, crispy sashimi tacos, broiled Alaskan king crab and the sushi/sashimi/nigiri-filled Godzilla Platter of Sake Rok at The Park (For meat lovers, there’s also a 42-ounce wagyu tomahawk steak). Nightly entertainment gets the whole serving staff involved in a singing, dancing soirée.

T. Putt your problems aside at Topgolf Las Vegas near the MGM Grand, then dive into an unprecedented clubbing experience with 108 hitting bays, bars, pools, a concert venue and microchipped balls that can track distance and accuracy.

U. Choose Umami Burger’s eponymous offering at SLS Las Vegas to find out how Parmesan frico creates a crispy bed for caramelized onions and shitake mushrooms. The truffle fries may just steal the show, though.

V. Be scared of heights on a trip to someplace other than the Strip, because it may be your only shot at getting strapped in for the VooDoo ZipLine at Rio and zipping between two towers 500 feet above Las Vegas.

W. Find out the meaning of “daylife” at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic, where EDM culture meets poolside relaxation and partiers keep cool in cabanas.

X. Take in a topless revue at “X” Burlesque at the Flamingo, where the champagne glasses are huge and the dancers are bare and bubbly.

Y. Deepen your knowledge of Southern cuisine at Yardbird Southern Table and Bar inside The Venetian, where ’77 Elvis Pancakes are offered for brunch, Llewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken comes with honey hot sauce and Mama’s Biscuits are served from brunch to supper.

Z. Make it a date night for Zumanity, the sensual side of Cirque du Soleil, at New York-New York.