Las Vegas, NV

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Las Vegas which includes signage, night scenes and a casino

Las Vegas Travel Guide Video

Whether you want to gamble all night or treat the family to great attractions and entertainment, you’ll find your favorite activities here.

Las Vegas, known for gambling and bright lights, also offers family-friendly entertainment and attractions. Stroll along The Strip at night and marvel at dozens of high-end casinos, many with attractive fountains, themed features and street-side entertainment.

Gambling developed in the early days of Las Vegas to attract men constructing the nearby Boulder Dam. Learn about the intertwined history of gambling and crime in Las Vegas and across America at the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, aka the Mob Museum.

Today dozens of casinos offer legal gambling, from penny slot machines to high-stakes tables, but you don’t have to gamble to enjoy Las Vegas. Entertainment ranges from Cirque du Soleil to comedy acts, magic shows and big-name performers, including Celine Dion and Britney Spears.

Gaze at the city’s one-of-a-kind structures. The Stratosphere Tower offers views from 1,149 feet (350 meters) in the air as well as catapults, sky jumps and free-fall rides from the dizzying height. See a half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and replicas of the Statue of Liberty and buildings from the Manhattan skyline at New York New York Hotel.

The Bellagio’s fountains provide outstanding water shows with lights and music. Enjoy the conservatory and botanical gardens of this Italian-style hotel. See more than 2,000 marine animals at the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. The Fremont Street Experience has zip-line rides and free nightly light shows. Enjoy 25 rides and attractions at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. Visit 160 shops and restaurants at the Forum at Caesars Palace.

Experience outdoor adventures in less than a 1-hour drive from the neon lights of Las Vegas. Hike in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and explore the Mojave Desert. See the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam, formerly Boulder Dam, and its man-made Lake Mead.

The city proudly promises, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Make a visit to Las Vegas and you’ll want to stay here too.

Where to stay in Las Vegas

Miracle Mile Shops which includes night scenes, signage and a casino

Las Vegas Strip

4/5(59,675 area reviews)

Visitors to Las Vegas Strip rave about its fantastic nightlife, great live music, and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Colosseum at Caesars Palace or The Linq while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Las Vegas Strip
Downtown Las Vegas showing signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Las Vegas

4/5(8,786 area reviews)

Visitors to Downtown Las Vegas rave about its fantastic nightlife, great live music, and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Golden Nugget Casino or Fremont Street while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Summerlin

4.5/5(226 area reviews)

Travelers come to Summerlin for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Casino at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Angel Park Golf Club while you're in town.

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Spring Valley

Spring Valley is known for its casino gaming, and you can make a stop by Las Vegas Ice Center and Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas while in the area.

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Enterprise

The first-class casinos and popular shops are just a few highlights of Enterprise. Make a stop by Casino at South Point Hotel or Silverton Casino Lodge while you're exploring the area.

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Lake Las Vegas

Lake Las Vegas is known for its panoramic lake views, and you can see some sights in the area like Lake Las Vegas and Reflection Bay Golf Club.

Lake Las Vegas
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
3 out of 5
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Fully refundable
The price is ¥3,422 per night from May 28 to May 29
¥3,422
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Las Vegas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family ...
6.6/10 (3,362 reviews)
"Smells like Cigarette everywhere!"

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
4.5 out of 5
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
The price is ¥10,834 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥10,834
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Las Vegas. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15,227 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, pool was amazing but better stay while you can because it will be shutting down in a couple months. Shutting down to become a Hard Rock hotel and casino."

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

The Mirage Hotel & Casino
SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas
4 out of 5
2535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
The price is ¥5,167 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥5,167
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (14,647 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

SAHARA Las Vegas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Palms Place
Palms Place
4.5 out of 5
4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,116 reviews)
"The rooms could have been cleaned a little better and have more "things" to occupy the empty shelving so that it looked less bare. Sad that the balconies weren't open and that the pool closed at 5."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Palms Place
Tahiti Village Resort & Spa
Tahiti Village Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
7200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,619 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Tahiti Village Resort & Spa
Grandview at Las Vegas
Grandview at Las Vegas
3 out of 5
9940 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 6 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,306 reviews)
"The property has a diverse community. The staff are nice and treat everyone with kindness, respect, and dignity. There is something for everyone in the family to participate in."

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

Grandview at Las Vegas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Las Vegas

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
26493
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3 - Okay
7427
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2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.9964197942898754%
1 - Terrible
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Jun 23, 2020

Most of the shows still no open

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 8, 2020

Very quiet due to recently reopening after COVID-19. That was so nice not being in elbow deep crowds! No wait for lunch or drinks. Staff super friendly!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 6, 2020

Hoping that with the re-opening things will get better. Every other slot machine open sucks when you’re trying to play with your partner. When we did find two machines near each other one wouldn’t work. Long time visitors...disappointed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 5, 2020

Local

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jun 4, 2020

I LOVE VEGAS I LIVED HERE 20 YRS BEFORE MOVING LAST YEAR FOR MY JOB.HOWEVER I JUST HAPPEN TO BE IN VEGAS ON PERSONAL MATTER . DURING THE SHUT DOWN & 6 DAY RIOTS IT WAS CRAZY NEVER BEFORE HAS VEGAS SHUT DOWN NOR HAD RIOT FIRST TIME IN HISTORY .

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jun 3, 2020

Everything was closed because of COVID. This was not a vacation stay

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