- Buffet (the classic Vegas institution)
- Celebrity-chef restaurants (the Strip's dining is world-class)
- Late-night eats (the city that never sleeps means it)
Las Vegas Guide
The Las Vegas Strip at night. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world: the 4-mile Strip of casino resorts, each a themed city, plus the old-school neon of Fremont Street downtown. The shows, residencies and restaurants are the real draw; gambling is optional.
The desert is the second act: Red Rock Canyon 25 minutes west, Hoover Dam 45 minutes southeast, Valley of Fire an hour northeast. The contrast is the trip.
What to do in Las Vegas
The Strip
- 1
Bellagio Fountains The water show every 30 minutes; free. - 2
The Sphere The LED globe's immersive shows. - 3
Fremont Street Experience The downtown LED canopy and vintage casinos. - 4
High Roller The 167 m observation wheel at the LINQ.
Day trips
- 1
Hoover Dam The 1935 dam; the powerplant tour. - 2
Red Rock Canyon The 13-mile scenic drive. - 3
Valley of Fire Aztec sandstone and the Fire Wave.
Las Vegas Hotel Guide
How to choose the best places to stay in Las Vegas. Verified properties below; for the full list, search live availability on Booking.com.
Budget-friendly
Circus Circus
The 1968 north-Strip classic; the Adventuredome for kids.
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Getting there and around
LAS airport is 10 minutes from the Strip. The Deuce bus runs the Strip; the monorail covers the east side. A car is needed for the desert day trips.