3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Take your Las Vegas car rental to the Fountains of Bellagio. Set against the extravagant Bellagio resort, this 8.5-acre man-made lake features choreographed water nozzles and lights. It’s one of the best things to do in Las Vegas if you’re looking for a mesmerizing spectacle. Witness more than a thousand swaying fountains enriched by light and a musical soundtrack. The display is as romantic as it is breathtaking, with water soaring as high as 460 feet into the air. Catch the free aquatic performance that runs every 30 minutes during the day, and every 15 minutes at night.

3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

No Las Vegas trip is complete without a visit to Hell’s Kitchen, located right in front of Caesar’s Palace. Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s hit TV series of the same name, the restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows with red and blue design details reminiscent of the show. As one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, Hell’s Kitchen seats more than 300 guests, including two chef’s tables and a private dining room. Feel like part of the studio set and dine on contemporary lunch and dinner menus – from signature Beef Wellington to filet mignon. Each option delivers a fiery experience fit for the show’s name.

3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV 89109

For a quintessential Vegas experience, enjoy a stay at Caesar’s Palace. This landmark hotel and casino is one of the best hotels in Las Vegas, renowned for its central Strip location, upscale design, and high-end suites and villas. Take a break from exploring in your Las Vegas rental car and immerse yourself in Greco-Roman grandeur, complete with fountains, statues, and the lavish Garden of the Gods Pool that spreads across its six towers. With nearly 4,000 rooms, 22 restaurants, 10 lounges and one colosseum, Caesar’s Palace promises a luxurious stay in the heart of Vegas.

50 miles & 1 hour

Nevada’s oldest and largest state park covers over 40,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone of the Mojave Desert. From Las Vegas, take I-15 North for about 33 miles, then Exit 75 before merging onto the Valley of Fire Highway. Or enjoy a longer, more scenic route along Highway 167.

252 miles & 4.5 hours

This lustrous river valley and gorge in northwestern Arizona is revered as a geologically significant natural wonder. Take your Las Vegas rental car along US-93 South toward Boulder City/Hoover Dam, merge onto I-40 East toward Kingman/Williams, then AZ-64 straight to the South Rim. From there, spectacular national park views await.

568 miles & 8.5 hours

Embark on a Californian adventure to San Francisco, home of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and more. Take the winding journey across I-15, CA-58 and I-5, passing Death Valley, Yosemite National Park, and Napa Valley along the way. Or break up your trip into a multi-day itinerary.