Las Vegas is as much about shows, restaurants and spectacle as gambling. Pair the Strip with Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire or a Hoover Dam day for contrast.
Good to know
- Summer afternoons regularly reach 105F+; schedule outdoor time for early morning and keep hydration constant.
- Distances on the Strip are deceptive: it is 4 miles end to end. Use the Monorail, rideshare or walk in the evening.
- Resort fees add $35-50 a night to most hotels; compare total price, not the nightly rate.
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Walk past the Bellagio fountains, the Venetian canals and the Paris Eiffel Tower replica when the lights are on.
Free choreographed water show every 15-30 minutes in the evening, with a seasonal flower display inside.
Immersive 16K wraparound screen venue with concerts and the Postcard from Earth film.
Several resident productions, from the aquatic O to Mystere; book mid-week for lower prices.
Canopy of LED screens over an old-school casino strip, with zip lines and street performers.
Museum in a former federal courthouse on organized crime history, with a prohibition-era speakeasy in the basement.
The boneyard of vintage Vegas signs, best on an evening guided tour when they light up.
13-mile loop through red sandstone cliffs 30 minutes from the Strip; timed entry is required in busy months.
Fiery rock formations and petroglyphs an hour north, best in the cooler months.
Engineering landmark with tours through the generator rooms and views from the new bypass bridge.
Strip-mall Asian restaurants including Sichuan, Taiwanese and Japanese izakaya, popular with Vegas chefs.