High Roller Observation Wheel
A 550-foot observation wheel at The LINQ Promenade: one slow 30-minute loop in a glass cabin with a full-circle view of the Strip, the valley and the mountains.
Nevada
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city built to be looked at, laughed at and lost in, and this guide helps you book the parts worth your time.
Browse 50 attractions and shows, from the High Roller and Sphere to the Mob Museum, BattleBots and a night helicopter flight, plus desert day trips to Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and Zion. Compare 30 hotels across the Strip, Summerlin, Henderson and downtown, from budget favorites such as Flamingo and The LINQ to luxury resorts such as Bellagio, Wynn and Caesars Palace. Every entry covers timing, who it suits, what to expect and what to do next, and eight planning guides cover first visits, couples, families, bucket-list trips, budget plans, offbeat experiences, day trips and bachelorette weekends. Use it to plan around the heat, the weekend sell-outs and the long distances between resorts, then pick tickets and a hotel that fit your group.
Don't miss
High Roller Observation Wheel
A 550-foot observation wheel at The LINQ Promenade: one slow 30-minute loop in a glass cabin with a full-circle view of the Strip, the valley and the mountains.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
The open-air deck at the top of the half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, about 460 feet up, with a direct view down onto the Bellagio fountains.
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon is daily live robot combat from the TV series, staged in a purpose-built arena on Koval Lane behind Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Menopause The Musical
Four women, one lingerie sale and a string of rewritten 1960s–80s hits: Menopause The Musical is a long-running Harrah's Cabaret comedy about hot flashes, mood swings and the change.
Things to do in Las Vegas
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Fly LINQ Zipline
A 1,121-foot zipline that launches from a 12-storey tower on the Strip and flies the length of The LINQ Promenade to the High Roller, seated or face-down.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
The open-air deck at the top of the half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, about 460 feet up, with a direct view down onto the Bellagio fountains.
Real Bodies at Horseshoe Las Vegas
A self-guided anatomy exhibition of real, preserved human specimens on the lower level of Horseshoe Las Vegas, open daily and now in its tenth year.
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon is daily live robot combat from the TV series, staged in a purpose-built arena on Koval Lane behind Horseshoe Las Vegas.
PARANORMAL: Mind Reading Magic with Frederic Da Silva
PARANORMAL is a mind-reading and psychological-illusion show led by French mentalist Frederic Da Silva, playing matinees at the Laugh Factory room in Horseshoe Las Vegas.
X Rocks at Horseshoe Las Vegas
X Rocks is the rock-soundtracked member of the X family of topless revues, playing late shows in its own small X Rocks Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Donny Osmond Las Vegas
Donny Osmond’s Harrah’s Showroom residency is a high-energy hits show with live band, Broadway-style numbers and a duet with a 3D AI version of his 14-year-old self.
Menopause The Musical
Four women, one lingerie sale and a string of rewritten 1960s–80s hits: Menopause The Musical is a long-running Harrah's Cabaret comedy about hot flashes, mood swings and the change.
X Country at Harrah's Las Vegas
X Country is the country-music member of the X revue family: a topless, comic, boot-stomping late show in the Harrah's Cabaret.
Colin Cloud: Mastermind
Scottish mentalist Colin Cloud, billed as the real-life Sherlock Holmes and an America's Got Talent semi-finalist, plays mind-reading and deduction in the intimate Harrah's Cabaret at 6pm.
Piff the Magic Dragon
A deadpan British magician in a dragon suit, a magic-performing chihuahua called Mr.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
$$$$Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Center Strip
The Strip’s original Roman landmark, with big pools, a theater and deep dining
Visit site →
$$$$$Caesars Palace Suites
Center Strip
Suites, villas and Nobu Hotel rooms at Caesars Palace
Visit site →
$$Flamingo Las Vegas
Center Strip
The Strip’s oldest resort, right in the middle of the center Strip
Visit site →
$$Harrah’s Las Vegas
Center Strip
Center-Strip base for show-heavy trips
Visit site →
$$Horseshoe Las Vegas
Center Strip
The former Bally's, rebuilt around poker, comedy and oddball attractions
Visit site →
$$The LINQ Hotel + Experience
Center Strip
Compact rooms on the busiest walkway of the center Strip
Visit site →
$$$Paris Las Vegas
Center Strip
Eiffel Tower views, fountain views and a new balcony tower
Visit site →
$$$Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Center Strip
Big rooms, big venues and the Miracle Mile Shops
Visit site →
$$$Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Summerlin
Summerlin resort on the doorstep of Red Rock Canyon
Visit site →
$$$Green Valley Ranch Resort
Henderson
Henderson resort with a spa, a pool backyard and free parking
Visit site →
$$$Durango Casino Resort
Southwest Las Vegas
Station Casinos’ design-led resort in the southwest valley
Visit site →
$Palace Station Hotel & Casino
West of the Strip
Budget rooms five minutes west of the Strip
Visit site →
$Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
Northwest Las Vegas
Northwest locals' casino with bowling, a cinema and low rates
Visit site →
$Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
Boulder Highway
East-side locals' casino with live music and low rates
Visit site →
$Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Henderson
Henderson locals’ resort with an amphitheater, bowling and free parking
Visit site →
$$$$Bellagio Las Vegas
Center Strip
Fountains, the Conservatory and classic Strip luxury
Check rates →
$$$$ARIA Resort & Casino
Center Strip
Modern glass towers, serious restaurants and a Forbes Five-Star suite tier
Check rates →The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Center Strip
Balcony rooms, the Chandelier and a nightlife-first crowd
Check rates →
$$$MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
South Strip
One of the biggest hotels in America, with a lazy river and an arena
Check rates →
$$$Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
South Strip
An 11-acre beach, Shark Reef and three hotels on one campus
Check rates →
$$$Park MGM Las Vegas
South Strip
The Strip's smoke-free resort, with Eataly and Dolby Live
Check rates →
$Excalibur Hotel & Casino
South Strip
The castle on the south Strip: cheap rooms and family-friendly fun
Check rates →
$$$$$Wynn Las Vegas
North Strip
Polished luxury, a private golf course and the Lake of Dreams
Check rates →
$$$$$Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
North Strip
Wynn's all-suite sister, home of Encore Beach Club
Check rates →
$$$$The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Center Strip
All-suite rooms, indoor canals and a bridge to Sphere
Check rates →
$$$$The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
Center Strip
The Venetian's quieter, more upscale all-suite tower
Check rates →
$$$$Fontainebleau Las Vegas
North Strip
The north Strip's newest luxury tower, built for nightlife and dining
Check rates →Resorts World Las Vegas
North Strip
Three Hilton-brand hotels, a street-food hall and a big elevated pool deck
Check rates →Circa Resort & Casino
Downtown (Fremont Street)
Downtown's adults-only tower, with Stadium Swim and a giant sportsbook
Check rates →
$$Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Downtown (Fremont Street)
Downtown’s classic resort on Fremont Street
Check rates →Las Vegas guides
Las Vegas for First-Timers: What to Book, Where to Stay and How to Plan
A first visit to Las Vegas is easier with a plan: how the Strip is laid out, how to get around, which experiences are worth booking ahead, and where to base yourself.
Las Vegas for Couples: Date Nights, Views and Romantic Hotels
Ideas for couples in Las Vegas: sunset wheel rides, a night helicopter flight, classic shows, a wedding or vow renewal, and the hotels that suit a romantic trip.
Las Vegas with Kids: Family-Friendly Shows, Attractions and Hotels
Planning Las Vegas with children: the attractions, shows and day trips that work for families, age guidance, heat tips and where to stay.
Bucket List Las Vegas: The Experiences Worth Building a Trip Around
The Las Vegas experiences people fly in for: Sphere, the High Roller, a night helicopter flight, SkyJump, an Elvis wedding and the big desert day trips.
Unique Las Vegas: Offbeat Shows, Museums and Experiences Beyond the Usual
Not another singer or comedian? Las Vegas also has robot combat, mind readers, immersive art, nuclear history, punk memorabilia and a heavy-machinery playground.
Best Las Vegas Experiences Under $75 Per Person
Las Vegas does not have to be expensive: observation wheels, a zipline, museums, a variety show and desert trips that offer strong value at standard ticket prices.
Day Trips from Las Vegas: Red Rock, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and Beyond
The best day trips from Las Vegas, ranked by distance: Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Death Valley, Zion, the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon.
Las Vegas Bachelorette Party Guide: Shows, Experiences and Where to Stay
Plan a Las Vegas bachelorette weekend: the best revues and shows, a helicopter flight or Elvis ceremony, group-friendly hotels and booking tips for Friday and Saturday.
