Las Vegas
A city that exists to be over the top. The Strip is a neon canyon of mega-resorts, each one more absurd than the last — Paris with an Eiffel Tower, Venice with gondolas, ancient Egypt with a pyramid. But Vegas has grown beyond just gambling: world-class restaurants, Cirque du Soleil shows, the Sphere, and Red Rock Canyon just 30 minutes away. It's ridiculous and it knows it.
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How many days do I need in Las Vegas?
3 to 4 days. Day one: walk the Strip from Mandalay Bay to the Venetian — hit the Bellagio fountains at night, Caesars Palace Forum Shops, and the High Roller observation wheel ($25-37). Day two: Fremont Street (old Vegas), the Mob Museum ($30), and a show at night. Day three: day trip to Red Rock Canyon or Valley of Fire State Park. Day four: pool day, shopping, or a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon ($200-400).
How much money should I budget for Las Vegas?
That depends entirely on you. Hotels range wildly — midweek rooms at major Strip hotels can be $50-100 (but add $45+ resort fees). Weekend rates double or triple. Buffets run $30-75. Nice dinners are $50-150/person. Shows range from $50-300. Set a gambling budget and stick to it. Free things: Bellagio fountains, Mirage volcano, walking the Strip, the Fremont Street Experience light show. You can do Vegas cheaply if you're disciplined.
What should I do besides gambling?
Vegas has genuinely great restaurants — José Andrés at Bazaar Meat, Lotus of Siam for Thai food, and any of the celebrity chef spots along the Strip. Shows range from Cirque du Soleil to residencies from major artists. The Sphere is a must-see for the technology alone. Outside the city: Red Rock Canyon for hiking (45 min), Valley of Fire for desert scenery, or a Grand Canyon day trip. The Arts District on Main Street has galleries, coffee shops, and a growing food scene.