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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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas: First In
With pool-side music festivals and decor inspired by the Mojave Desert, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is bringing the city's cool factor way up.
By Andrea Bennett
COVID Has Transformed Las Vegas' Glamorous Restaurants
The Vegas buffet is dead, long live the Vegas buffet.
By Andrea Bennett
Featured
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.
By Erin Florio
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.
By Andrea Bennett
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.”
By Mark Ellwood
15 Best Hotels in Las Vegas
The city’s hotel scene is its own beast—which means there's something to please everyone.
By Andrea Bennett
Editor Recommendations
- The Mirage Las Vegas$ | 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewA fun themed resort for those who want all the kitsch of what they think Vegas should be—and more.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Resorts World Las Vegas$ | 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NevadaRead 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 ListPowered By: Resorts World Las Vegas - The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort$$ | 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewWith the largest standard rooms on the Strip, this hotel usually clocks in at less money than a room in most other cities.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Skylark
- Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas$$$ | 3752 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158Read full reviewQuiet, sophisticated, and with the most attentive service in Las Vegas.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas$$$ | 3960 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119Read full reviewLovely hotel that, while consistent with the high-end quality of any Four Seasons, is actually blissfully smaller and feels more private.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Delano Las Vegas$$ | Las VegasRead 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 AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Wynn Las Vegas & Encore$$$ | 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewIt’s the most elegant and intimate of the hotels in Las Vegas, despite its size.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: Expedia - The Venetian Resort$$ | 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewA surprise to world travelers who anticipate turning up their noses at the Venice-themed resort.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton$$ | 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89168Read full reviewA legendary Vegas party spot has been transformed into a swish new resort for the modern traveler.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Trump International Hotel Las Vegas$$$ | 2000 Fashion Show Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewTrump Las Vegas offers a pampered experience for less than other luxury resorts in town.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa$ | 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135Read full reviewA contemporary resort that channels both the desert and old Vegas glamour.Powered By: Expedia
- Caesars Palace$$ | 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewA virtual city within a resort, you could check in to Caesars for your entire Vegas vacation and never leave.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace$ | 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewAn exclusive-feeling hotel that is smack in the middle of the Vegas chaos.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino$$$ | 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewMassive suites, a huge entertainment lineup, ever-refreshing dining options, and one of the city’s most massive nightlife complexes keeps this historic hotel fresh.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
- Aria$$ | 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158Read full reviewGuests are here to relax and be cared for.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia
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.
By Andrea Bennett
- 12 Best Pools in Las VegasThe city may be in the middle of a desert, but watering holes are everywhere.
By Juliana Shallcross
- 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.
By Juliana Shallcross and Andrea Bennett
Editor Recommendations
- Allegiant Stadium3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118Read full reviewOne of the most modern stadiums in the country, and in the U.S. that's saying something.
- Seven Magic MountainsS Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89054Read full reviewFun and vast cutting quite an image on the desert landscape.
- Downtown Arts District1025 South 1st Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101Read full reviewFor families, art collectors, and people who are interested in seeing another side of Las Vegas.
- AREA153215 South Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102Read 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 VegasWynn Las Vegas; 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewEat the fruits of your labors and meet fascinating people.
- Stadium Swim, Circa Las Vegas8 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
- Resorts World Las Vegas Pool3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- Virgin Hotel Las Vegas Pool4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169
- Four Seasons Las Vegas Pool Deck3960 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
- Bellagio Pool3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- The NoMad Pool3772 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewDJs, sure, but this pool comes with food and drinks from the world's best restaurant and bar.
- Delano Beach Club Las Vegas3940 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119Read full reviewSerenity now.
- Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewAn absolute feast for the eyes.
- Topgolf4627 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Read full reviewOnly in Vegas does this count as Parkland.
- Downtown Las Vegas Murals and Public ArtLas Vegas, NevadaRead 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.
By Mark Ellwood
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Las Vegas
- 17 Best Bars in Las VegasPrepare to enjoy the art of the cocktail, in true Vegas style.
By Andrea Bennett
- 11 Best Breakfasts and Brunches in Las VegasThese spots will make waking up in Vegas a little less painful.
By Juliana Shallcross and Andrea Bennett
- 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.
By Rebecca Frisch
Editor Recommendations
- Cathédrale$$$ | 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158
- Wakuda$$$ | 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd #1790, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- Ocean Prime Las Vegas$$$ | 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd #401, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158
- HaSalon$$ | 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- Naxos Taverna and Kallisto Oyster Bar$$ | 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
- Lotus of Siam$ | 620 E Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119The new location of this Thai favorite is smaller than the original, so book a few weeks in advance.
- Mott 32 Las Vegas$$$ | 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd #206, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Vegas-y elements include a dining table made from a vintage roulette wheel and a chandelier dripping with feathers.
- Osteria Fiorella$$ | 11011 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135This area deserves a higher level of service and cuisine—both of which Osteria Fiorella provides in spades.
- Lakeside$$$ | 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Lakeside is known for its oven-roasted lobsters and king crab, all simply prepared with drawn yuzu-basil, or harissa butter.
- Delilah$$ | 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109If you want to look like the ultimate insider, you'll come to Delilah for a late dinner and stay for the late-night entertainment.
- CatchARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NevadaVibey Vegas dining at its best, and most brunchers are here for the whole experience.
- Honey Salt$$ | 1031 South Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NevadaArguably Las Vegas's first restaurant that truly feels like a neighborhood place.
- Tableau$$$ | Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NevadaA relaxed restaurant for Wynn guests who find brunch plans as important as nightlife plans.
- Spago Cafe$$ | 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109A 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.
By Juliana Shallcross
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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.
By Jessica Puckett
Readers' Choice Awards
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: The Top Hotels in Las Vegas
Nothing beats the pleasure of checking into a great hotel. Here are the top ones in Las Vegas, as voted by Traveler readers.
By CNT Editors
News & Advice
Where to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Las Vegas 2023
From Caesars Palace on the Strip to a reservoir outside of the city, there are plenty of vantage points to choose from.
By Juliana Shallcross
Destinations
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.
By Juliana Shallcross
Destinations
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.
By Shannon McMahon and Pallavi Kumar
Destinations
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.
By Nikki Smith
Destinations
Where to Watch the Las Vegas Fourth of July Fireworks 2022
The glittering Las Vegas skyline will shine even brighter this year.
By Juliana Shallcross
Destinations
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.
By Debra Kamin
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.
By Rachel Chang
Destinations
The 8 Best Breweries in Las Vegas
When Lady Luck has left your side, drink Vegas craft beer instead.
By Danielle Bauter
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.
By Juliana Shallcross
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.
By Rose Albans
News & Advice
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Las Vegas
The lights in Sin City won't be the same this year.
By Juliana Shallcross
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.
By Erin Florio
News & Advice
How Las Vegas—A City Built on Tourism—Is Dealing With the Coronavirus Outbreak
All casinos are to be shut down immediately after an edict from the governor.
By Juliana Shallcross
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