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Las Vegas

A photograph of Las Vegas
Photograph · Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

Las Vegas has two principal visitor centres: the long resort corridor on Las Vegas Boulevard and Downtown around Fremont Street. Distances along the Strip are larger than they appear because resort entrances, pedestrian bridges and indoor routes add walking. Buses, the Monorail and selected resort trams connect parts of the corridor, while desert parks require separate transport. Plan by adjacent resort groups rather than by a simple north-south checklist.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information

Language spoken
English is the principal language; no federal official language
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+1
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
911
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and B · 120 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
Water quality is regulated locally; check the current notice for the destination

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Las Vegas

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
2-3 days
Getting around
Walking, Deuce bus, Monorail, resort tram and rideshare
  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: best time to visit
  4. April: best time to visit
  5. May: good time to visit
  6. June: recurring difficult conditions
  7. July: recurring difficult conditions
  8. August: recurring difficult conditions
  9. September: viable with meaningful trade-offs — current month
  10. October: best time to visit
  11. November: good time to visit
  12. December: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  • Best time
  • Good time
  • Viable with trade-offs
  • Difficult conditions

Sources

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Fountains of Bellagio Fountains of Bellagio
    02 2 hours

    Fountains of Bellagio

    The Fountains of Bellagio constitute a choreographed water feature situated on the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Bellagio resort. The installation performs musical fountain displays using a system of jets arrayed across an eight-acre lake.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  2. Fremont Street Experience Fremont Street Experience
    03 45 min

    Fremont Street Experience

    Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian entertainment district spanning several blocks of historic Downtown Las Vegas beneath the Viva Vision canopy. It links long-running casinos with live stages, street activity and the SlotZilla zipline.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  3. Sphere Sphere
    04 1 hour

    Sphere

    Sphere is a purpose-built Las Vegas venue for concerts and immersive screen productions. Its defining systems are a 160,000-square-foot interior LED media plane and the 580,000-square-foot programmable exterior called the Exosphere.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  4. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    05 1 hour

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area protects Mojave Desert geology immediately west of Las Vegas, including vivid sandstone escarpments, canyons, desert vegetation and wildlife habitat.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  5. High Roller High Roller
    06 20 min

    High Roller

    The High Roller is an observation wheel at The LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip. It stands as a distinctive landmark in the city's entertainment corridor, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area from enclosed cabins.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
  6. Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse

    The Mob Museum

    The Mob Museum, formally the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, examines organized crime, policing and their effects on American society.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  7. Neon Museum Neon Museum
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Neon Museum

    The Neon Museum preserves and interprets signs from Las Vegas businesses, casinos and civic landmarks. Its outdoor Neon Boneyard places large restored and unrestored signs close enough to reveal construction, typography, paint and changing electrical technology.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  8. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
    09 45 min

    Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

    The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a landmark located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The sign was designed by Betty Willis and erected in 1959.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  9. The Venetian Las Vegas The Venetian Las Vegas
    10 2 hours

    The Venetian Las Vegas

    The Venetian Las Vegas is a major themed resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It replicates Venice, Italy through architectural reproductions including canals, plazas, and landmarks.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  10. Hoover Dam Hoover Dam
    11 45 min

    Hoover Dam

    Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Nevada and Arizona. Constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, it was dedicated by President Franklin D.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  11. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
    12 1 hour

    Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

    The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is an indoor horticultural attraction located within the Bellagio Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  12. Stratosphere Tower Stratosphere Tower
    13 45 min

    Stratosphere Tower

    Stratosphere Tower, now branded as The Strat, is a freestanding observation tower and hotel-casino at the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  13. Springs Preserve Springs Preserve
    14 1 hour

    Springs Preserve

    Las Vegas Springs Preserve

    Las Vegas Springs Preserve is a cultural and natural-history campus built around the water source that supported Indigenous presence, early settlement and the growth of Las Vegas.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  14. AREA15 AREA15
    15 1 hour

    AREA15

    AREA15 is an immersive entertainment and retail complex located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. The venue occupies a large warehouse-style building and surrounds itself with an atmosphere of art, technology, and interactive experiences.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  15. Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
    16 20 min

    Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck

    The Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck is a separately ticketed observation attraction located at Paris Las Vegas, a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
  16. Shark Reef Aquarium Shark Reef Aquarium
    17 1 hr 30 min

    Shark Reef Aquarium

    Shark Reef Aquarium is a separately ticketed aquarium located inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Operated by MGM Resorts International, the facility houses marine life exhibits distinct from the main resort corridor.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  17. Valley of Fire State Park Valley of Fire State Park
    18 1 hour

    Valley of Fire State Park

    Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area in Nevada, located approximately fifty miles northeast of Las Vegas. Established in 1934, it is Nevada's oldest state park.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  18. Atomic Museum Vegas Atomic Museum Vegas
    19 1 hr 30 min

    Atomic Museum Vegas

    The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas explores the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. The museum presents the scientific, military and social dimensions of atomic testing through objects, documents, photographs and interpretive displays.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  19. Pinball Hall of Fame Pinball Hall of Fame
    20 1 hr 30 min

    Pinball Hall of Fame

    The Pinball Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to pinball machines and related arcade amusements. It operates as a nonprofit institution with proceeds directed toward charitable causes.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  20. Allegiant Stadium Allegiant Stadium
    21 2 hours

    Allegiant Stadium

    Allegiant Stadium is a domed stadium located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  21. Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Las Vegas
    22 2 hours

    Wynn Las Vegas

    Wynn Las Vegas is a luxury resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. The property operates as an independent destination with its own interior environment, distinct from the pedestrian boulevard experience.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  22. Caesars Palace Caesars Palace
    23 2 hours

    Caesars Palace

    Caesars Palace is a landmark resort on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Opened in 1966, it is recognized for its Roman Empire theme, marble columns, classical statuary, fountains, casino, entertainment spaces, restaurants, shops, pools, and hotel towers.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  23. Downtown Container Park Downtown Container Park
    24 45 min

    Downtown Container Park

    Downtown Container Park is an open-air retail, dining and entertainment complex in the Fremont East area. Shops and small venues occupy repurposed shipping containers arranged around a central courtyard and family play space.

    • Must see
    • Market
  24. 18b: The Las Vegas Arts District 18b: The Las Vegas Arts District
    25 1 hour

    18b: The Las Vegas Arts District

    The Las Vegas Arts District, also called the 18b Arts District, is an approximately 18-block cultural area south of downtown Las Vegas.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  25. Bellagio Bellagio
    26 2 hours

    Bellagio

    The Bellagio is a landmark resort on the Las Vegas Strip, operated by MGM Resorts International. It opened in 1998 and remains one of the most recognizable properties in the city.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  26. Smith Center for the Performing Arts Smith Center for the Performing Arts
    27 1 hour

    Smith Center for the Performing Arts

    The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is Las Vegas’s principal nonprofit performing-arts complex in Symphony Park.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  27. Las Vegas Natural History Museum Las Vegas Natural History Museum
    28 1 hr 30 min

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a nonprofit museum near Downtown that introduces natural history through dinosaurs, marine life, African wildlife, local ecology and ancient Egyptian material.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  28. Lied Discovery Children's Museum Lied Discovery Children's Museum
    29 1 hr 30 min

    Lied Discovery Children's Museum

    Discovery Children's Museum

    DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is a three-floor interactive museum in Downtown Las Vegas designed around learning through play. Exhibits address science, engineering, art, health, community life and imaginative problem-solving rather than displaying a conventional object collection.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  29. Adventuredome Adventuredome
    30 2 hours

    Adventuredome

    The Adventuredome

    The Adventuredome is an indoor amusement park located at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. It operates under a large pink glass dome visible from outside.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  30. A Little White Wedding Chapel A Little White Wedding Chapel
    31 30 min

    A Little White Wedding Chapel

    Little White Chapel

    A Little White Wedding Chapel is a historic wedding venue on the Las Vegas Strip, operating since 1951. It exemplifies the city's globally recognized wedding industry, which has made Las Vegas synonymous with quick, accessible marriage ceremonies.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  31. Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
    32 1 hr 30 min

    Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas

    Nevada State Museum

    Nevada State Museum is a state-operated history museum at the Springs Preserve campus in Las Vegas.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  32. Omega Mart Omega Mart
    33 1 hour

    Omega Mart

    Omega Mart - Meow Wolf

    Omega Mart is AREA15's flagship immersive art installation, created by the Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf. It presents itself as a surreal supermarket that visitors can explore freely.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  33. Burlesque Hall of Fame Burlesque Hall of Fame
    34 1 hr 30 min

    Burlesque Hall of Fame

    The Burlesque Hall of Fame is a specialist museum in Las Vegas dedicated to documenting the history and performance culture of burlesque. It preserves costumes, photographs, props, and personal effects from performers across decades of American entertainment history.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  34. Erotic Heritage Museum Erotic Heritage Museum
    35 1 hr 30 min

    Erotic Heritage Museum

    The Erotic Heritage Museum is a specialist Las Vegas museum devoted to sexual culture and history. Near the Strip, it presents erotic art, historical material, and cultural interpretation in a museum setting.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  35. Las Vegas Premium Outlets North Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
    36 45 min

    Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

    Las Vegas North Premium Outlets

    Las Vegas Premium Outlets North, locally known as Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, is a large outlet shopping centre situated close to downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip.

    • Must see
    • Market
  36. Downtown Cocktail Room
    37 2 hours

    Downtown Cocktail Room

    Downtown Cocktail Room is a cocktail bar and nightlife destination in Fremont East, downtown Las Vegas. It suits travelers who want a drink-focused evening away from the larger resort complexes of the Strip.

    • Must see
    • Nightlife venue
  37. The Arts Factory The Arts Factory
    38 1 hour

    The Arts Factory

    The Arts Factory is a multi-tenant gallery building located in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It serves as a central hub for the local creative community, housing multiple studios, galleries, and creative spaces under one roof.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  38. Floyd Lamb Park Floyd Lamb Park
    39 1 hour

    Floyd Lamb Park

    Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs

    Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs is a historic ranch landscape and large public park located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The site encompasses former ranch lands centered on natural springs that sustained human activity for millennia.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  39. Craig Ranch Regional Park Craig Ranch Regional Park
    40 1 hour

    Craig Ranch Regional Park

    Craig Ranch Regional Park is a large regional park serving the Las Vegas area. It provides an outdoor setting for walking, recreation, open-air gatherings, and time away from the concentrated casino environment.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  40. Fremont East Entertainment District Fremont East Entertainment District
    41 45 min

    Fremont East Entertainment District

    Fremont East Entertainment District is a designated nightlife and arts corridor in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It extends eastward from the Fremont Street Experience canopy, forming a distinct zone with its own identity.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

The Strip runs south to north as a sequence of large resort complexes, not a conventional compact street. Downtown lies several miles north around Fremont Street and the civic core. The convention district sits between them, with transport links that differ from the resort trams. Arts District stops fit naturally between Downtown and the north Strip. Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam and other desert destinations are regional outings and should never be treated as quick extensions of a walking day.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walk only between neighbouring resort groups, then use the Deuce bus, Monorail or relevant resort tram for longer Strip movement. Official visitor guidance also identifies RTC services, rideshare and the convention-centre Loop among available options. Downtown needs a deliberate connection from the Strip, and airport travel should be planned independently. Desert parks and Hoover Dam require a separate road-based trip; they are not part of the urban transit circuit.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days does Las Vegas need?

Two to three days suit a first visit. Use one day for adjacent Strip clusters, another for Downtown and remaining resorts, and add a third for a separate desert or dam outing.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?

March through April and October through November are generally more practical for outdoor walking than midsummer. Indoor resorts remain climate-controlled, but transfers and desert trips still expose visitors to the weather.

Is the Las Vegas Strip walkable?

Only in sections. Resort properties are large, entrances may sit far from the pavement, and pedestrian bridges add distance. Group neighbouring resorts and use transport for longer moves.

How do visitors travel between the Strip and Downtown?

The Deuce and other RTC services provide a public transport connection, while rideshare is another option. Downtown is not a short continuation of a Strip walk, so plan the transfer explicitly.

Can Red Rock Canyon or Hoover Dam be added to a Strip day?

Treat either as a separate road-based outing. They sit outside the urban visitor corridor and do not belong to the same walking or resort-transit plan as the Strip.