The best things to see and do in Las Vegas
Bellagio Fountains
The dancing waters in front of the Bellagio Hotel are an iconic sight. More than 1,200 fabricated geysers fire huge jets of water upwards, synchronized with a musical soundtrack. There’s a performance every half hour in the afternoon and every 15 minutes in the evening until midnight.
Park Theater
Residences in Las Vegas are fiercely fought over and getting a seat in the audience is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The 5,200-seater Park Theater at Park MGM has hosted everyone from Lady Gaga and Cher to Aerosmith and Janet Jackson – each one delivering unforgettable performances.
The Mob Museum
Until the Kefauver Hearings that took place in this former courthouse in 1950 and 1951, the mob used to run parts of Las Vegas.Learn about this volatile period, organized crime around the world, and efforts being made to combat it.
The Stratosphere
Take in unparalleled views of Las Vegas from the 829-foot-high Stratosphere. This casino-hotel allows you to safely hurtle from these dizzying heights with the SkyJump experience – a controlled freefall. Or, go the opposite way and strap into Big Shot to be propelled to the 1,081-foot peak of the tower’s mast.
Mandalay Bay Beach
Cool off from the desert heat at the family-friendly pool parties Mandalay Bay Beach hosts. Open to non-residents, kids can play along the 11-acre beach and splash around in the wave pool, while adults relax in the lazy river and delightful bungalows around the edge.
Day trips from Las Vegas
Grand Canyon National Park
Take a trip into Arizona to see the stunning 277-mile natural vista that carves through the red desert rock. With a Las Vegas rental car, you can reach the Grand Canyon in just over two hours.
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
A 45-minute drive west is the USA’s largest reservoir and the imposing Hoover Dam. Tour the complex and power plant next door.
Death Valley
Slap on plenty of sunscreen if you head to Death Valley – one of the hottest and driest places on earth. Visit the eerie ghost town of Rhyolite, abandoned after the gold rush.
Where to eat in Las Vegas
Hell’s Kitchen
Part restaurant, part reality TV experience, dining at Hell’s Kitchen is truly unique. Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s hit TV series, sit down for a modern lunch or evening meal served up by the red or blue kitchen.
The Buffet at Wynn
Lavish buffets are everywhere but the one at the Wynn Hotel is something special. Floral decorations and a light, open space offer the perfect ambience for tucking into any of its 120 dishes or taking in the action from the 15 live cooking stations.
Where to stay in Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
The landmark hotel and casino is a staple of The Strip, with nearly 4,000 rooms and a mesmerizing pool complex spread across its six towers.
The Venetian
Designed to replicate the Italian city, marvel at its canals, intricate architecture and the luxurious rooms.
MGM Grand
Stay in one of the MGM Grand’s 5,000 rooms and you don’t have to leave the complex to enjoy the best of Las Vegas. It has a casino, pool, theater and much more on-site.
Flamingo Hotel
Enjoy an authentically retro stay in a hotel with more than eight decades of history. There’s updated decor but it’s retained its original charm – including real flamingos in the Wildlife Habitat where it gets its name.
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