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City guide · United States

Las Vegas

The Strip, residencies and Cirque du Soleil, and a desert that turns into a different city after midnight.

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Casino resorts · Live shows & residencies · Desert day trips · Nightlife

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What to see

Start with the sights.

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Fremont Street Experience

A 90-foot LED canopy arches over five blocks of Downtown Vegas' original casino strip, running synchronized light shows nightly above the bars, zip lines, and street performers below.

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02What to seeThe Neon MuseumExplore →
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The Neon Museum

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Decades of retired casino signage fill this outdoor "boneyard," where classic marquees from the Stardust, Sahara, and other vanished Strip landmarks glow again after dark.

03What to seeBellagio FountainsExplore →
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Bellagio Fountains

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A choreographed water show set to music erupts every 15-30 minutes on the lake in front of the Bellagio, sending jets soaring hundreds of feet above the Strip.

04What to seeRed Rock Canyon National Conservation AreaExplore →
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Red and cream-colored sandstone cliffs rise abruptly out of the desert just 20 minutes from the Strip, laced with hiking trails and a scenic 13-mile loop drive.

05What to seeHoover DamExplore →
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Hoover Dam

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This Depression-era engineering marvel spans the Colorado River on the Nevada-Arizona border, holding back Lake Mead behind a 726-foot concrete wall about 40 minutes from the Strip.

Month by month

Las Vegas, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

March in Las Vegas

Las Vegas in March. One of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).

April in Las Vegas

Las Vegas in April. One of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

October in Las Vegas

Las Vegas in October. One of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

November in Las Vegas

Las Vegas in November. One of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Harry Reid International (LAS).

Know before you go

  • Summer highs regularly clear 105 F (40 C) - spring and fall are far more comfortable for anything outdoors.
  • The Strip is walkable but longer than it looks; the monorail and rideshare cover the gaps.
  • Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam are both under an hour away and worth a half-day out of the casinos.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?

The best time to visit Las Vegas is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in United States.

Where is Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is in United States. The nearest major airport is Harry Reid International (LAS).

What is Las Vegas known for?

The Strip, residencies and Cirque du Soleil, and a desert that turns into a different city after midnight.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.