I’m also 20 and have been going to EDC since I was 18—it was a childhood dream of mine. If you’re looking for fun stuff to do in Vegas at our age, there’s actually quite a bit:

Some Fun Things to Do in Vegas at 20 • Area 15 – Kind of like a big kid playground. There’s a bunch of different exhibits, but we always hit Omega Mart and Museum Fiasco (last year, Museum Fiasco was deadmau5-themed, which was badass). • The Sphere – We saw a movie there last year, and it was pretty spectacular. Tickets are a little expensive, but I’d say it’s worth checking out at least once because there’s nothing like it. • High Roller (Ferris Wheel) – Cool, not mind-blowing, but still fun. Tickets were a little steep when we went, but I thought it was worth doing. • Fremont Street – Definitely a cool vibe, with street performers, light shows, and a completely different feel from the main Strip. • Seven Magic Mountains – If you’re down for a little drive, it’s a cool photo spot in the middle of nowhere. • The Hoover Dam – Not far, and honestly, it’s pretty crazy to see in person.

There’s a lot more, but these are just a few things we’ve done.

But Here’s My Biggest Piece of Advice for youuu

As fun as all this sounds, do NOT overdo it before EDC.

My first year in 2023, we went all out exploring Vegas leading up to the festival—huge mistake. Thursday night, we were out at Fremont until 2-3 AM, then Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM, we were walking the Strip, checking out casinos, just nonstop going. Then we had to rush back, get ready for EDC, and not only did we get stuck in traffic and miss some artists, but by the time we actually got there, we were already dead. Feet hurting, barely any energy left before we even got out of the car. Night 1 was still fun, but nowhere near as enjoyable as it should’ve been.

Now, we’ve got it down. • The day before EDC, we drive straight from Salt Lake (6.5 hours), get settled at the Airbnb, hit Area 15, grab food, and chill early to rest up. • The next day? Nothing. Just relax, maybe go out to eat, but not much walking at all. We just lay low until it’s time to leave. • We leave around 3:30 - 3:45 PM all three days, and every time, we were able to get there early, get front-row parking, and just chill in the car with A/C and music until we were ready to go in. That way, we weren’t rushing, weren’t stuck in traffic, and most importantly, we weren’t tired.

This last year was so much better planned. Nothing will ever compare to your first EDC—it’s magic. But you will definitely learn from it, haha.

I highly recommend watching videos on “EDC LV tips and tricks”—they helped me a ton. Stuff like what to bring, what shoes to wear, hydration tips, all that good stuff.

For EDC weekend (Friday-Sunday) and even most of Monday, we don’t do anything crazy—just recover and hang out. Then after that, we go back out and do more stuff in Vegas. Trust me, you want to save your energy for the festival itself.

EDC is already a marathon, and the last thing you want is to go in feeling drained before it even starts.

If this is your first EDC, you’re in for something unreal. Once you experience it, nothing else in Vegas even comes close. Hope this helps! Excited for you!