USA · 3 days · 16 stops
3 days in Las Vegas – a ready-made itinerary
Las Vegas is more than its reputation: the hotels on the Strip are walk-in stage sets, downtown tells the city's story through its old neon signs, and the desert begins half an hour to the west. Day one is for the Strip, day two for downtown, day three for Red Rock Canyon. The stops are in a sensible order; for longer distances take the bus, a taxi or a hire car.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 16 stops
- Highlights
- Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Neon Museum, Red Rock Canyon, Bellagio Conservatory, The Venetian
- Where to stay
- Centre Strip, Downtown
- Getting around
- The Strip is long, and in the heat distances are greater than they look.
- Best time to go
- March to May and October to November are the most pleasant.
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Top things to do in Las Vegas
13 places you should not miss in Las Vegas – each one is in the plan below with a time and the way there.
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas SignThe 1959 sign at the south end of the Strip. The queue for a photo is shortest in the morning.Day 1
Bellagio ConservatoryThe conservatory at the Bellagio is redesigned with flowers and figures for each season. Entry is free.Day 1
The VenetianCopies of St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Campanile, and indoors gondolas glide along a canal under a painted sky. The Sphere stands right behind it.Day 1
High RollerThe observation wheel at the LINQ Promenade takes about 30 minutes per turn. From the top you see the whole Strip and the mountains beyond.Day 1
Fountains of BellagioIn the evening the water in the lake in front of the hotel dances to music at short intervals. The railing along the street puts you closest.Day 1
Neon MuseumA yard full of retired neon signs from old hotels and motels. Visits are mostly by guided tour – book ahead.Day 2- Mob MuseumA museum on the history of organised crime, in the old 1933 federal courthouse. Allow about 2 hours.Day 2
- Arts DistrictGalleries, murals and vintage shops south of downtown. Quieter than the Strip and good for a wander.Day 2
- Fremont Street ExperienceThe city's old main street under a canopy of LED screens. Light shows play in the evening, along with street musicians and vintage neon.Day 2
- Red Rock CanyonA scenic drive through red and white sandstone, with short trails from the car parks. Set off early and check beforehand whether a timed entry is needed.Day 3
- Spring Mountain RanchAn old ranch with lawns and trees at the foot of the cliffs, a few minutes to the south. A shady place for a break.Day 3
- Springs PreserveThis is where the springs were that gave Las Vegas its name. A museum, desert gardens and trails explain how the city grew in the desert.Day 3
- SphereThe huge sphere next to the Venetian is covered in LEDs on the outside. After dark the images change, and you can see them from far along the Strip.Day 3
Day 1
The Strip
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
The 1959 sign at the south end of the Strip. The queue for a photo is shortest in the morning.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Signabout 3.5 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Bellagio Conservatory
The conservatory at the Bellagio is redesigned with flowers and figures for each season. Entry is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Bellagio Conservatoryabout 2.4 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road
A few minutes west of the Strip, restaurants from all over Asia line the road, from ramen to dim sum. This is where people who work in the city eat.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Chinatown on Spring Mountain Roadabout 2.7 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
The Venetian
Copies of St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Campanile, and indoors gondolas glide along a canal under a painted sky. The Sphere stands right behind it.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): The Venetianabout 5 min on foot
High Roller
The observation wheel at the LINQ Promenade takes about 30 minutes per turn. From the top you see the whole Strip and the mountains beyond.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): High Rollerabout 10 min on foot
Fountains of Bellagio
In the evening the water in the lake in front of the hotel dances to music at short intervals. The railing along the street puts you closest.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Fountains of Bellagio
Day 2
Downtown and Fremont Street
Neon Museum
A yard full of retired neon signs from old hotels and motels. Visits are mostly by guided tour – book ahead.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Neon Museumabout 10 min on foot
Mob Museum
A museum on the history of organised crime, in the old 1933 federal courthouse. Allow about 2 hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mob Museumabout 10 min on foot
Downtown Container Park
Small shops and food stalls in stacked shipping containers, with a giant metal praying mantis at the entrance. Good for a quick lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Downtown Container Parkabout 25 min on foot
Arts District
Galleries, murals and vintage shops south of downtown. Quieter than the Strip and good for a wander.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Arts Districtabout 25 min on foot
Fremont Street Experience
The city's old main street under a canopy of LED screens. Light shows play in the evening, along with street musicians and vintage neon.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Fremont Street Experience
Day 3
Red Rock Canyon and Springs Preserve
Red Rock Canyon
A scenic drive through red and white sandstone, with short trails from the car parks. Set off early and check beforehand whether a timed entry is needed.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Red Rock Canyonabout 7.6 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Spring Mountain Ranch
An old ranch with lawns and trees at the foot of the cliffs, a few minutes to the south. A shady place for a break.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Spring Mountain Ranchabout 14.1 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Downtown Summerlin
On the way back into town: a district of pedestrian streets and plenty of restaurants, with views of the mountains.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Downtown Summerlinabout 12.8 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Springs Preserve
This is where the springs were that gave Las Vegas its name. A museum, desert gardens and trails explain how the city grew in the desert.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Springs Preserveabout 6.1 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Sphere
The huge sphere next to the Venetian is covered in LEDs on the outside. After dark the images change, and you can see them from far along the Strip.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sphere
Good to know
Best time to go
March to May and October to November are the most pleasant. In summer temperatures often climb above 40 °C, so you only head outdoors early in the morning or in the evening. Winter days are mild, but desert nights are cold.
Getting around
The Strip is long, and in the heat distances are greater than they look. Buses run around the clock along the Strip and to downtown, and the Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip. The airport is close to the Strip, usually only a few minutes by taxi. For Red Rock Canyon you need a hire car or a guided tour.
Where to stay
Centre Strip
Between the Bellagio and the Venetian you are within walking distance of most of day one. Busy around the clock.
Downtown
Smaller and usually cheaper hotels close to Fremont Street, the Neon Museum and the Arts District. Take the bus or a taxi to the Strip.
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Las Vegas: frequently asked questions
What are the must-see sights in Las Vegas?
The must-see sights in Las Vegas are Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Bellagio Conservatory, The Venetian, High Roller, Fountains of Bellagio and Neon Museum. This plan links 13 of them into short walks over 3 days – with times, a map and tips.
Are 3 days enough for Las Vegas?
For the Strip, downtown and one trip into the desert, yes. With more time you can add the Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire or a longer drive to the Grand Canyon.
Do I need a car in Las Vegas?
Not for the Strip and downtown – walking, buses and taxis get you around well. For Red Rock Canyon and other desert trips a hire car is the easiest option.
How do I cope with the heat?
Drink plenty, wear a hat and plan time outdoors for the morning or evening. In the desert always carry more water than you think you need.
What should I sort out before the trip?
Check entry requirements with your government's travel advice before you go – many visitors need an authorisation before flying to the US. Book shows and the Neon Museum tour in advance.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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