Discover the ultimate first-timer's guide to Las Vegas, Nevada, packed with iconic experiences from the dazzling Strip to world-class dining and entertainment. This curated collection highlights must-see attractions, essential tips, and local secrets for an unforgettable trip to Sin City.
Las Vegas Strip
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.
Cosmopolitan
A luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip known for its amazing rooms with balconies and incredible energy.
Aria
A modern hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, a bit quieter than the Cosmopolitan.
Horseshoe
An all-around budget-friendly hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Flamingo
A popular resort on the Las Vegas Strip with a nice pool; renovated rooms are recommended.
Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen
A popular restaurant at Caesar's Palace that tends to be booked up far in advance, reservations are recommended.
Caesar's Palace
A hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, known for its gazebo area at the four corners of the Strip.
Bellagio
A hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, famous for its blown glass art blossoms on the ceiling in the lobby and the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Mirage
A hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, currently featuring the Mirage Volcano show which may be replaced by a guitar hotel in the future.
Venetian
A European-themed hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip with canals, artwork, and gondoliers.
St Mark Square
An exact replica of Venice's famous Piazza San Marco, this vibrant square within the Venetian is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and street performers. It offers a delightful taste of Italian ambiance without leaving Las Vegas.
Paris
A hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip offering views of the Eiffel Tower and a creperie.
Eiffel Tower
A replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas hotel, often in sync with the Bellagio fountain show.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
A seasonal display across the Bellagio lobby that is transformed into a new amazing experience and is a must-see for first-timers in Las Vegas.
Bellagio fountain show
A free iconic show on the Las Vegas Strip that occurs every 30 minutes until 8 PM and every 15 minutes after 8 PM.
Mirage volcano show
A free show at the Mirage that may be replaced by a guitar hotel in the future. Happens four times between 8 PM and 11 PM during the summer months and starts at 7 PM in the winter.
MGM Grand
A casino and hotel that hosts David Copperfield.
Planet Hollywood
A hotel and casino that hosts Chris Angel and Nathan Burton Comedy Magic.
Resorts World
A hotel and casino featuring the newer IU Dayclub.
Mon Ami Gabi
A breakfast and brunch spot on the Las Vegas Strip with patio seating offering views of the Bellagio fountain show.