We say the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who love Las Vegas, and those who don't know they love it—yet. The trick is to surrender without guilt. Whether you're there to gamble, eat, or see Gaga, do yourself a favor, and don't look at the time.
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The Reopening of Las Vegas Will Mark A New Era for Sin City
Expect fewer crowds, a Strip without buskers, and casino chips clean as a mirror.
Where Las Vegas' Celebrity Chefs Eat Late at Night
Where do the city's movers go when they get off their shifts? Hint: They're not staying on the strip.
Las Vegas Is Too Much for Most—But That's Why I Love It
“I've relished the city's sequins-on, shoulders-back shamelessness, a joie de vivre that the French can only dream about.”
15 Best Hotels in Las Vegas
The city’s hotel scene is its own beast—which means there's something to please everyone.
Editor Recommendations
- Caesars Palace$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3570 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewA virtual city within a resort, you could check in to Caesars for your entire Vegas vacation and never leave.
Readers Choice Awards - Trump International Hotel Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 2000 Fashion Show DrRead full reviewTrump Las Vegas offers a pampered experience for less than other luxury resorts in town.Readers Choice Awards
- The Venetian Las Vegas$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewA surprise to world travelers who anticipate turning up their noses at the Venice-themed resort.Readers Choice Awards
- Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd SRead full reviewQuiet, sophisticated, and with the most attentive service in Las Vegas.Readers Choice Awards
- Aria$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3730 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewGuests are here to relax and be cared for.Readers Choice Awards
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3708 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewTen years in, it’s still “the right kind of wrong.”Readers Choice Awards
- The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3325 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewWith the largest standard rooms on the Strip, this hotel usually clocks in at less money than a room in most other cities.Readers Choice Awards
- Bellagio$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3600 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewAn instant classic right in the middle of the action.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 4455 Paradise RoadRead full reviewA legendary Vegas party spot has been transformed into a swish new resort for the modern traveler.Readers Choice Awards
- Resorts World Las Vegas$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewThe first new resort to be built in Las Vegas in a decade, Resorts World packs celeb residencies, new-to-Vegas restaurants, and three distinct hotels into a single resort.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - Fontainebleau Las Vegas$ | United States, Las Vegas, 2777 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewThe longest-awaited hotel on the Strip, a soaring tribute to its iconic Miami sister propertyHot List
- Delano Las Vegas$$ | Las Vegas,Read full reviewAll the benefits of a chic boutique with a quick stroll to the Las Vegas you know and love (but want to get away from at night).Readers Choice Awards
- The Mirage Las Vegas$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3400 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewA fun themed resort for those who want all the kitsch of what they think Vegas should be—and more.Readers Choice Awards
- Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3960 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewLovely hotel that, while consistent with the high-end quality of any Four Seasons, is actually blissfully smaller and feels more private.Readers Choice Awards
- Wynn Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3131 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewIt’s the most elegant and intimate of the hotels in Las Vegas, despite its size.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List
The Best Things to Do in Las Vegas
- 18 Best Things to Do in Las VegasYou might have come for the casinos, but you should stay for the everything else.
- 12 Best Pools in Las VegasThe city may be in the middle of a desert, but watering holes are everywhere.
- 11 Best Shows to See in Las VegasThe entertainment you came for.
- What to Do in Downtown Las Vegas: Our GuideWhere to go, where to eat and drink, and what to do in the city's hub.
- 3 Best Day Trips from Las VegasThe Strip barely scratches the surface.
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Editor Recommendations
- Allegiant StadiumUnited States, Las Vegas, 3333 Al Davis WayRead full reviewOne of the most modern stadiums in the country, and in the U.S. that's saying something.
- Seven Magic MountainsUnited States, Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd.Read full reviewFun and vast cutting quite an image on the desert landscape.
- Downtown Arts DistrictUnited States, Las Vegas, 1025 South 1st StreetRead full reviewFor families, art collectors, and people who are interested in seeing another side of Las Vegas.
- AREA15United States, Las Vegas, 3215 South Rancho DriveRead full reviewFor people who have seen all the sights of the Strip and are looking for an even wackier alternative to real life.
- Master Classes at Wynn Las VegasUnited States, Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas; 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthRead full reviewEat the fruits of your labors and meet fascinating people.
- Stadium Swim, Circa Las VegasUnited States, Las Vegas, 8 E Fremont St
- Resorts World Las Vegas PoolUnited States, Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Virgin Hotel Las Vegas PoolUnited States, Las Vegas, 4455 Paradise Rd
- Four Seasons Las Vegas Pool DeckUnited States, Las Vegas, 3960 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Bellagio PoolUnited States, Las Vegas, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
- The NoMad PoolUnited States, Las Vegas, 3772 South Las Vegas BoulevardRead full reviewDJs, sure, but this pool comes with food and drinks from the world's best restaurant and bar.
- Delano Beach Club Las VegasLas Vegas, Las Vegas, 3940 South Las Vegas BoulevardRead full reviewSerenity now.
- Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical GardensUnited States, Las Vegas, 3600 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewAn absolute feast for the eyes.
- TopgolfUnited States, Las Vegas, 4627 Koval LnRead full reviewOnly in Vegas does this count as Parkland.
- Downtown Las Vegas Murals and Public ArtUnited States, Las Vegas,Read full reviewA cool place to wander and see “the real” Las Vegas.
Actually, You Can Take a Detox Trip in Las Vegas
Get your adrenaline thrills from the great outdoors—instead of the casino floor.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Las Vegas
- 28 Best Restaurants in Las VegasAs Vegas has grown up, so has its culinary scene.
- 17 Best Bars in Las VegasPrepare to enjoy the art of the cocktail, in true Vegas style.
- 10 Best Steakhouses in Las VegasSteaks and gambling go hand in hand.
- 11 Best Breakfasts and Brunches in Las VegasThese spots will make waking up in Vegas a little less painful.
- 8 Ways To Dine Family Style in VegasIn a city filled with the with everything from gourmet eateries to 24-hour buffets, it's no surprise that there a plenty of options for the whole family. Check out these 8 Vegas spots that are great for the kids.
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Editor Recommendations
- Cathédrale$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Wakuda$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd #1790
- Ocean Prime Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd #401
- HaSalon$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Naxos Taverna and Kallisto Oyster Bar$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 11011 W Charleston Blvd
- Lotus of Siam$ | United States, Las Vegas, 620 E Flamingo RoadThe new location of this Thai favorite is smaller than the original, so book a few weeks in advance.
- Mott 32 Las Vegas$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd #206Vegas-y elements include a dining table made from a vintage roulette wheel and a chandelier dripping with feathers.
- Osteria Fiorella$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 11011 West Charleston BoulevardThis area deserves a higher level of service and cuisine—both of which Osteria Fiorella provides in spades.
- Lakeside$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3131 S Las Vegas BlvdLakeside is known for its oven-roasted lobsters and king crab, all simply prepared with drawn yuzu-basil, or harissa butter.
- Delilah$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd SIf you want to look like the ultimate insider, you'll come to Delilah for a late dinner and stay for the late-night entertainment.
- CatchUnited States, Las Vegas, ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas BlvdVibey Vegas dining at its best, and most brunchers are here for the whole experience.
- Honey Salt$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 1031 South Rampart BoulevardArguably Las Vegas's first restaurant that truly feels like a neighborhood place.
- Tableau$$$ | United States, Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthA relaxed restaurant for Wynn guests who find brunch plans as important as nightlife plans.
- Spago Cafe$$ | United States, Las Vegas, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd SA vibey brunch stronghold by Wolfgang Puck who, it can be argued, started the celebrity chef culture that now permeates Vegas's dining scene.
The Best Rental Homes and Airbnbs in Las Vegas
From a penthouse with Bellagio views to family-friendly homes with pools, there’s more to Sin City than its famed hotels.
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Readers' Choice Awards
2024 Readers’ Choice Awards: The Top Hotels in Las Vegas
The top hotels in Las Vegas, as voted by our readers.
News & Advice
Where to Watch the Las Vegas 4th of July Fireworks 2024
From Caesars Palace on the Strip to a reservoir outside of the city, there are plenty of vantage points to choose from.
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Jimmy Kimmel's Guide to Las Vegas
Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Vegas, the late-night host shares his hometown-favorite watering holes, retro steakhouse, and cheap thrills.
Air Travel
TSA Is Rolling Out an Airport Checkpoint Where Passengers Can Screen Themselves
As America's airports become increasingly busy, the new “self-service” screening technology aims to make security checkpoints more efficient and decrease wait times.
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The Best 4th of July Events in Las Vegas 2023
The 4th of July is one of the biggest nights of the year for Las Vegas—here's where to go to make the most of it.
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The Iconic Appeal of Las Vegas's Wedding Chapels
Known for Elvis impersonators, drive-through windows, and tabloid-worthy marriages, these chapels offer stress-free vows with plenty of kitsch.
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The 5 Best Hikes Near Las Vegas: Red Rocks, Joshua Trees, and Dreamy Desert Views
"What happens in Vegas" should include these serene and beautiful spots.
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Where to Watch the Las Vegas Fourth of July Fireworks 2022
The glittering Las Vegas skyline will shine even brighter this year.
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The Best Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids
From kid-friendly culinary exploits to wildlife and educational exhibits, Las Vegas is a sleeper hit for little ones.
Air Travel
Alaska Airlines New ‘Flight Pass’ Guarantees Cheaper Flights to Subscribers
Lock in access to cheaper fares on 100 daily flights between West Coast destinations like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
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The 8 Best Breweries in Las Vegas
When Lady Luck has left your side, drink Vegas craft beer instead.
News & Advice
Where to Watch the Las Vegas 4th of July Fireworks 2021
Sin City is primed to party again with a few days of fireworks, parties, and shows—no masks needed.
News & Advice
The Weekend Guide: Neon Signs, Red-Rock Hikes, and Tiki Cocktails in Las Vegas
The burgeoning Arts District and wild Red Rock Canyon reward visitors willing to explore beyond the glitzy comforts of the Strip.
News & Advice
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Las Vegas
The lights in Sin City won't be the same this year.
Food & Drink
How Cosme's Chefs Are Rethinking Their Dishes for Elio Las Vegas
Enrique Olvera and Daniela Sotto-Ines are pushing Vegas' food scene forward at their Mexican-inflected hotel restaurant, Elio.
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