Las Vegas Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal$16.00
- Mid-range meal$50.00
- Cappuccino$5.50
- Domestic beer$8.00
- Taxi (per km)$2.80
- Public transport ticket$6.00
- Museum entry$25.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$150.00
Food & Drink
- Joel Robuchon at MGM GrandFrench fine dining · $$$$
One of the most acclaimed fine-dining rooms on the Strip, offering the late chef's signature truffle-laced tasting menus.
- Lotus of SiamThai · $$
Cult-favorite Thai restaurant off-Strip renowned for its Northern Thai dishes like khao soi and drunken noodles.
- Gordon Ramsay Hell's KitchenModern British/American · $$$
Restaurant at Caesars Palace based on the TV show, known for its beef Wellington.
- Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside LoungeAmerican diner · $$
Retro Strip institution since 1972 with a sunken fire-pit lounge and oversized diner classics.
- In-N-Out BurgerFast food · $
West Coast fast-food chain with a Strip location, popular for its Animal Style burgers among locals and tourists alike.
- Momofuku Las VegasAsian-American · $$$
David Chang's restaurant at Caesars Palace known for its pork buns and spicy noodle dishes.
- e by Jose AndresSpanish/molecular · $$$$
Intimate 10-seat tasting counter inside The Cosmopolitan offering avant-garde Spanish-inspired bites.
- Omnia Nightclub
Massive multi-level nightclub at Caesars Palace with a kinetic chandelier centerpiece and A-list resident DJs.
- Fremont Street Experience
Downtown pedestrian mall covered by a giant LED canopy, with live music stages and a zip line overhead.
- Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub
Sprawling venue at The Cosmopolitan combining a nightclub with a daytime pool party scene.
- The Chandelier Bar
Three-story bar at The Cosmopolitan built inside a two-million-crystal chandelier structure.
Culture & History
- The Neon Museum
Outdoor 'boneyard' displaying retired vintage Las Vegas casino signs, including the original Stardust and Golden Nugget signs.
- Mob Museum
Housed in a former federal courthouse downtown, documenting organized crime history through Prohibition-era artifacts.
- Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Rotating fine-art exhibitions inside the Bellagio resort.
- Regal Red Rock
Large multiplex at Red Rock Resort with luxury recliner seating.
- Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC)
Massive multi-day electronic dance music festival held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway each summer.
- Las Vegas National Day of the American Cowboy events
Local rodeo-themed celebrations, though Vegas's biggest rodeo event (NFR) runs in December.
Nature & Outdoors
- Lake Las Vegas
Man-made lake resort community southeast of the city with a small marina beach area for kayaking and paddleboarding.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Dramatic red sandstone canyon with a 13-mile scenic loop drive and hiking trails, a short drive from the Strip.
- Mount Charleston
Cool, forested mountain escape with hiking trails and cabins, popular for locals fleeing the desert heat in summer.
Active & Fun
- EVO Fitness
Local gym chain with several Las Vegas locations offering weights, cardio, and classes.
- Bellagio Pools
Five Mediterranean-inspired pools set among cypress trees, one of the Strip's most iconic pool decks.
- Encore Beach Club
Popular Strip dayclub with cabanas, DJs, and a lively pool party scene.
- Area15
Immersive art and entertainment complex featuring Meow Wolf's Omega Mart installation and interactive attractions.