Don’t let the group drag you down. Las Vegas brings an adventure for parties of six to 500. Fly to the Grand Canyon, take a swing at an indoor driving range, chase each other through the desert or dine in the heart of a famous chef’s restaurant with these nine adventures.
The High Roller
1. The High Roller Book a trip aboard the highest observation wheel in the world. Each of the 28 pods on the 550-foot-tall High Roller holds 40 people, and groups can book a private bar to keep the drinks flowing during the 30-minute ride that offers 360-degree views of Las Vegas. (The Linq Promenade, 866.328.1888)
2. Vegas Indoor Skydiving Take a skydiving plunge without ever getting in an airplane. Climb into the cage and fly up as 120 mph vertical winds propel you from the netted floor. Each person gets three chances to fly around during this one-hour experience. Get ready to cheer on your fellow “divers.” (200 Convention Center Drive, 702.731.4768)
3. Jean-Georges Steakhouse Groups of up to 65 can snag a private dining room at celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s steakhouse. Want something a little more private? Jean Georges also has a 20-seat boardroom and even a 12-seat chef’s table in the kitchen, where guests can watch the chefs in action. (Aria, 877.230.2742)
4. Sun Buggy Fun Rentals Grab a group of friends and head out to the desert to chase each other in a dune buggy. Sun Buggy offers a mini Baja chase adventure where guests can hop into a buggy that seats one, two, four or even six people to zip and zoom over the 15,000 acres of the Nellis Dunes north of Las Vegas. (6925 Speedway Blvd., 866.728.4443)
5. Maverick Helicopters Take a trip with a group in a helicopter from Maverick. Depart near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and head to the bottom of the Grand Canyon for a group photo, fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night or come up with your own flight. The terminal even hosts private receptions. (6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702.261.0007 or 866.644.8687)
6. Top Shot Las Vegas If firing guns of all sorts are more your style, try Top Shot Las Vegas with its range simulator in an indoor shooting range. Try a Glock 17 or AR-15 and fire in an interactive shoot house using non-lethal ammo. Pick a scene that ranges from practically real to fantasy. (3084 S. Highland Drive, Suite C, 702.478.8550)
Exotics Racing
7. Exotics Racing Think of the most exotic cars on the planet—Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin. Now imagine driving them super fast on a 1.2-mile track with seven turns inside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Exotics Racing race course features an 1,800-foot straightaway where speeds can reach 140 mph. Dreams realized. (702.405.7223)
8. SlotZilla You can fly—right through the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas. Climb the 12-story SlotZilla built to look like a slot machine and then sail on a zipline Superman-style 1,750 feet up in the air at speeds up to 40 mph. (To book, go to vegasexperience.com)
9. Topgolf Las Vegas The four-level, 105,000-square-foot facility features 108 hitting bays where guests can hit microchipped balls. But no one even has to swing a club at Topgolf to have an absolute blast. Relax on sofas to watch the big game or enjoy live music. The rooftop pool and terrace can accommodate up to 600 people. (702.933.8458)
