Las Vegas is the USA's neon fantasy in the Mojave Desert — mega-resorts, world-class shows, buffets and 24-hour energy on the Strip. It's also the single best base for the Southwest's national parks, with Zion, Grand Canyon, Death Valley and Bryce all within a day's drive.
- The Strip — themed mega-resorts, casinos and dancing fountains
- World-class residencies, Cirque du Soleil and headline shows
- Dining from cheap buffets to celebrity-chef restaurants
- The best launchpad for Southwest national-park road trips
Region: West Best time: Mar–May and Oct–Nov (warm, comfortable); summers are extremely hot; winters are mild Getting there: Harry Reid International (LAS) is minutes from the Strip — one of the easiest airport-to-hotel hops in the US. Getting around: The Strip is walkable but long; use the monorail, rideshare and hotel trams. A rental car is essential for park day trips.
Neighbourhoods
The Strip
Las Vegas Boulevard — the big resorts, casinos, shows and the Bellagio fountains.
Downtown & Fremont Street
Old-school Vegas, the neon canopy, vintage casinos and a grungier bar scene.
Arts District
Murals, craft breweries, vintage shops and independent restaurants.
Summerlin & Red Rock
Suburban gateway to Red Rock Canyon hiking, just west of the Strip.
Things to do
- Walk the Strip after dark — the Bellagio fountains, casino interiors and neon at their best
- See a show — Cirque du Soleil, a residency or a magic act — book ahead
- Fremont Street — the downtown light canopy, zipline and vintage Vegas
- Red Rock Canyon — a 30-minute drive to red sandstone cliffs and easy hikes
- Eat big — celebrity-chef restaurants and famous buffets
- National-park road trip — day trips to Zion, the Grand Canyon or Death Valley
A few perfect days
- Day 1The Strip
Resort-hop the themed hotels, the Bellagio fountains, and an evening show.
- Day 2Desert escape
Morning at Red Rock Canyon, afternoon by the pool, and Fremont Street after dark.
- Day 3Park day
A long day trip to Zion or the Grand Canyon (or start a Mighty 5 road trip).
Eat & drink
- Celebrity-chef fine dining and famous all-you-can-eat buffets
- Late-night eats and 24-hour diners
- Strong steakhouse and international scene across the resorts
Tickets & tours
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National parks & day trips
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