Travel Guide

Las Vegas

United States

Best time to go: March–May, October–November

Sights

The Strip – Miles of boulevard lined with themed hotels, casinos and neon.
Bellagio Fountains – Water shows set to music in front of the hotel, free to watch.
Fremont Street – Old Vegas downtown, with a light canopy over the street.
Sphere – A spherical venue whose outer shell becomes a giant screen at night.
Neon Museum – A boneyard of old neon signs, best in the evening.
Shows – Cirque du Soleil, concerts and magicians – Las Vegas lives on stage shows.

Buffets – Huge hotel buffets are a Vegas tradition.
Steakhouses – Classic American steaks in the big hotels.
Chinatown – Spring Mountain Road, with Asian restaurants away from the Strip.
Rooftop bars – Drinks overlooking the sea of lights.

Grand Canyon – The South Rim makes a long day trip; the West Rim with its Skywalk is closer.
Hoover Dam – A colossal dam on the Colorado River.
Red Rock Canyon – Red rocks, hiking trails and a scenic drive close to town.
Valley of Fire – Glowing red sandstone formations and petroglyphs.

When to go: March–May, October–November
Getting around: Along the Strip on foot, by monorail or ride-hailing apps; a hire car for trips to the national parks. Summer gets extremely hot.
Tipping: 15–20% is expected in restaurants.
Power: Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)

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General tips without guarantee – please check opening times and prices locally.