LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the World, lies in the greater Mojave Desert, and it is the most populated city in the state of Nevada. It is not known only for its extravagant casino resorts, gambling, pool parties, and wild nightlife, but also as a shopping, dining, and cultural destination.
Population
644,644 (2018)
Best time to visit
March-May, September-November
For how long
Minimum 3 days
Weather
Mild winters and very hot summers. - avg. high is 104 °F (40 °C) in the summer and 61 °F (16 °C) in the winter
Main airport
McCarran International
Airport (LAS)
Public transportation
Bus, monorail (limited locations)
TOP 10 Las Vegas ATTRACTIONS
#1 Museums
Las Vegas offers an amazing mix of themed exhibits and collections. Here are some of the most interesting to visit: Neon Museum (in the photo), Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Mob Museum, and National Atomic Testing Museum.
Photo: Neon Museum
#2 The Park
Surrounded by Park MGM, New York-New York, and the T-Mobile Arena, The Park is a family-friendly outdoor promenade with a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices.
Photo: Twenty20
#3 SkyPod
Stratosphere Tower (The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod) is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, stretching over 1,100 feet above Las Vegas. The tower is especially famous for its attractions and thrill rides.
Photo: Unsplash
#4 Unique Stores
Vegas is a place full of unique stores. Taste Coca Cola products from around the world in the Coca Cola store, personalize your candies, and Las Vegas images in M&M’s World, or experience chocolate haven in Hershey’s
Chocolate World.
Photo: Hungry Passport
#5 Hotels
& Casinos
Vegas offers an array of extravagant resort hotels and casinos. Most of them are located on The Strip, an approximately 4.2-mile- (6.8 km) long stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard. The hotels feature miles of indoor shopping areas full of designer stores, fancy restaurants, and, of course, casinos.
Photo: Envato
#6 Las Vegas
Sign
The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign was built in 1959 and is considered to be the official southern
end of the Las Vegas Strip. Betty Willis, visual artist, and graphic designer, intended to design a unique sign in its shape, style, and content.
Photo: Pexels
#7 Downtown
Las Vegas
Visit the city’s original center with Fremont Street Experience featuring Viva Vision light shows and SlotZilla Zip Line. Don’t skip Container Park, an open-air sustainable shopping and dining complex.
Photo: Pixabay
#8 Shows
& Concerts
It’s no secret that Las Vegas is the world capital of entertainment. Almost every big hotel in Vegas offers
a famous show or concert on regular basis.
Photo: Unsplash
#9 Hoover
Dam
Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world, located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on
the border between Nevada and Arizona. It holds Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume.
Photo: Envato
#10 Red Rock
Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is located near Las Vegas in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is known for geological features such as red sandstone peaks. Native people’s artworks and fire pits in Red Rock show that it has more than 10,000 years of human history.
Photo: Hungry Passport
Complete Las Vegas
travel guide
Use our mobile-friendly Las Vegas guide on your phone. Includes: things to know before you go, top 20 attractions, maps, links, opening hours, 1, 2, 3-day itinerary, best day trips & more.
Las Vegas Articles
This historic heart of Las Vegas is home to exceptional dining options and cocktail bars, unique experiences, museums, and much more. Visit at least the following attractions located in Downtown Las Vegas.