Las Vegas, Nevada, is far more than casinos: big-name shows, the Sphere, desert parks and easy day trips into California and Utah.
🎰 Welcome to Las Vegas
Las Vegas in Nevada is the city everyone thinks they know. Yes, there are casinos on every corner of the Strip, but there is also a surprising amount to do away from the tables, from headline shows and museum-style exhibitions to red-rock scenery just half an hour from the neon.
🎭 Shows and Spectacle
The entertainment is the real draw. The Sphere has changed the skyline, and the classic showrooms still host long-running residencies and tribute acts. Booking ahead is wise for anything popular.
🏜️ Beyond the Strip
Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive, the Arts District downtown and the Premium Outlets are all easy by car. Las Vegas also makes a good base for day trips to Shoshone in California and St. George in Utah.
One thing to note: indoor spaces are kept very cool, so carry a light layer even on a hot day.
📋 Quick Tips
- 🚗 A hire car opens up the desert day trips.
- 🎟️ Book shows and timed exhibitions in advance.
- 💧 Carry water whenever you leave the city.
What would you add to a first visit to Las Vegas? Let us know in the comments!
Posts from Las Vegas
Las Vegas Beyond the Casinos: Five Days of Shows, Sphere and the Titanic
We barely touched a slot machine. Instead, five days in Las Vegas meant the Wizard of Oz at Sphere, Donny Osmond, the Rat Pack, the Titanic and Red Rock Canyon.
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British Airways Club World: Heathrow to Las Vegas
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Istanbul Mediterranean Restaurant, Las Vegas
Generous salad bowls, a crisp lahmacun and service that put things right with free baklava.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Glamour, With One Bedside Table
Sleek, glamorous and great for a first night in Las Vegas, though the room wasn't quite the one we booked.
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas: High Views and a Room Swap Worth Making
A suite near the top of the tower with fabulous views: a little dated, but huge, and the quieter second room was even better.
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