The Venetian Las Vegas is a luxurious 5-star resort that brings the charm of Italy to the heart of the Mojave Desert, featuring replicas of Venice's iconic landmarks such as the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge and offering gondola rides.

The Hoover Dam is an engineering marvel and is located just 40 minutes from the strip by car, where exploring the exterior of the dam is free, and I recommend springing for a full dam tour, which takes you into the bowels of the concrete monstrosity to include the power plant.

Fremont Street Experience is a free attraction located in downtown Las Vegas with a covered street featuring a video screen and various entertainment options. You can watch zip liners, take pictures with street entertainers and enjoy the classic vintage vibe.

The New York-New York Hotel & Casino brings a slice of NYC to Las Vegas with replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and the Manhattan skyline.

The heart of the action, the Las Vegas Strip is a dazzling 4.2-mile stretch of casinos, world-class dining, spectacular shows, and iconic resorts. It's a sensory overload of entertainment and luxury, offering a unique experience unlike any other city in the world.

The Eiffel Tower viewing deck at Paris provides some of the best views and photo opportunities that you'll find in Las Vegas.

Wide open spaces and some really great hiking can be found 15 miles away at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, where you can cruise the 13-mile scenic drive and hit up the scenic vistas and hiking trails that are found along it.

The Bellagio Fountain show is a mesmerizing, choreographed water show that takes place in front of The Bellagio Hotel & Casino, with unique performances set to music.