The Strip, casinos and world-class shows
Las Vegas
Las Vegas · Neon, casinos and desert spectacle
Rising from the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is a 24-hour spectacle of neon, mega-casinos and themed resorts along a single glittering Strip. Beyond the tables lie headline shows, buffets and easy access to red-rock canyons and the Grand Canyon.
Top sightsSights
The Strip
The neon boulevard of themed mega-resorts.
Fremont Street
The old-downtown canopy of lights and buskers.
Bellagio Fountains
Choreographed water shows set to music.
Red Rock Canyon
A desert conservation area just west of the city.
The Sphere
A vast LED-wrapped venue for immersive shows.
What to eatFood
Buffet
Sprawling all-you-can-eat spreads at the big resorts.
Steakhouse
Classic Vegas dining rooms for aged beef.
Shrimp cocktail
A retro, once-cheap Vegas casino staple.
Good to know
- The Strip is longer than it looks — use the monorail or rideshares.
- Summer heat is extreme; carry water and plan for shade.
- The Grand Canyon’s West Rim is a popular day trip.
Getting there
Harry Reid International (LAS) sits minutes from the south end of the Strip.
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