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Las Vegas travel guide

Casinos, shows and the gateway to the canyons

The Las Vegas Strip at night. Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

10h 45mflight from London
LASnearest main airport
34° in Julwarmest month
7° in Deccoolest month

Las Vegas is a city built for entertainment, with themed mega-resorts, casinos, shows and pools along the Strip. It's busy and bright day and night.

It's also a great base for the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Zion National Park.

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What Las Vegas is known for

  • The Strip

    Giant themed resorts and casinos.

  • Shows

    Cirque du Soleil and residencies.

  • National parks

    Gateway to canyons and Zion.

  • Weddings

    Famous chapels for quick weddings.

Top things to do in Las Vegas

  1. 1

    The Strip

    Walk between the Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the Venetian.

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  2. 2

    The Bellagio fountains

    Free shows every 15 to 30 minutes.

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  3. 3

    The Sphere

    A huge spherical venue with immersive shows.

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  4. 4

    A Grand Canyon day trip

    Helicopter or coach to the West Rim, or a full day to the South Rim.

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Where to stay in Las Vegas

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Best time to visit Las Vegas

Best value: Nov–Feb, May, Sep. March to May and October to November: warm without the extreme summer heat.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 10h 45m from London to LAS, and flights from most UK airports.

Walk the Strip, or use the monorail and rideshare. Hire a car for trips out.

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Good to know

  • Resort fees are added to most hotel bills.
  • Summer can pass 40°C: carry water.
  • Distances on the Strip are longer than they look.
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Las Vegas FAQ

How many days in Las Vegas?

Three or four, plus a canyon trip.

Is Las Vegas only for gambling?

No. Shows, food and nearby parks are big draws.

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