Las Vegas Was Just Named the No. 1 in the U.S. for Adrenaline Junkies — Here's Why

Staff Author, Ryan Slattery

12 September 2024 at 11:45 am·2-min read

The city came in No. 2 globally.

<p>bennymarty/Getty Images</p> Nighttime view from inside a helicopter while flying over the Las Vegas strip — bennymarty/Getty Images
Nighttime view from inside a helicopter while flying over the Las Vegas strip

Where do adrenaline junkies go to get heart-pumping thrills? A new study from online gaming site Prime Casino has crowned Las Vegas the best destination in the U.S. — and the second-best in the world — for thrill-seeking fun.

The study analyzed data from 40 bucket list destinations and ranked cities based on several factors related to outdoor recreation. It took into account extreme tours, natural wonders and outdoor recreation, watersports, motorsports, and unique activities offered to visitors. Activities such as hiking and mountain biking, rock climbing, boating, race car driving, and extreme sports such as bungee jumping and ziplining all played into a city’s overall score.

The report found Las Vegas is “sprawling with outdoor activities (1,139 per 1,000 square kilometers)" with "plenty of pulse-racing experiences, including helicopter night rides, ATV experiences over the dunes and desert shooting.”

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

In 2023, Las Vegas got a new thrill for adrenaline fans to enjoy: The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which makes its return this Nov. 21-23 for more heart-pounding fun. Fans can snag tickets mere feet from the track, allowing them to feel the roar of the engines with every turn. Thrill-seekers can go even deeper into the sport with the F1 fan experience, during which they can meet the athletes, ride the simulators, and even learn how to change a tire from the professional pit crews.

Las Vegas also offers a ton of outdoor activities. Visitors can go mountain biking on desert trails, hike and ski on Mount Charleston, rock climb in Red Rock Canyon, or boat and kayak on Lake Mead.

Along with the city’s many golf courses, other exhilarating experiences include roller coasters, helicopter tours over the Strip or to the Grand Canyon, ziplining at The LINQ and over the crowds at the Fremont Street Experience, and driving a race car on the track of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

To learn more about what to do in Las Vegas — from driving race cars to visiting a tranquil aquarium — check out our 31 best things to do in Las Vegas list here.

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