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Illuminated jets arc across the lake in front of Bellagio's curved hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas

Casino resorts and fountain shows along the Strip, old Vegas and restored neon signs downtown, all in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
The Fountains of Bellagio rise from the lake beside Las Vegas Boulevard. · Adapted from Frank Schulenburg · Adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Itineraries

Illuminated jets arc across the lake in front of Bellagio's curved hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip.
The Fountains of Bellagio rise from the lake beside Las Vegas Boulevard. · Adapted from Frank Schulenburg · Adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Las Vegas in 2 daysWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Bellagio Conservatory, Grand Canal Shoppes, Fountains of Bellagio, The STRAT Tower, The Mob Museum, Arts District, Fremont Street Experience, The Neon Museum2 days, United StatesBalanced pace

Where to stay

Center Strip for first-timers, walkable to the big resorts; South Strip for newer resorts and the Welcome sign; Downtown for lower rates and old Vegas.

The areas: Center Strip, South Strip, Downtown.

Where to stay in Las Vegas: areas and adviceHotels in Las Vegas

Places to see

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NatureBellagio Conservatory and Botanical GardensGlass-roofed garden inside Bellagio, replanted with a new seasonal display several times a year.Entry: Check seasonal changeover closures: Nov 8-13, 2026 and Jan 3-8, 2027
FoodDowntown Container ParkOpen-air plaza of shops and small eateries built from shipping containers on Fremont Street.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodEataly Las VegasItalian food hall in Park MGM with pasta, pizza and gelato counters, open from morning to late.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodFamous Foods Street Eats, Resorts WorldFood hall at Resorts World on the north Strip, with many counters under one roof.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointFountains of BellagioWater and music shows on the lake in front of Bellagio, every 15 to 30 min.Entry: Free to watch from the sidewalk
NeighborhoodFremont Street ExperienceDowntown pedestrian mall of old casinos under a giant video canopy, with a zip line overhead.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodGrand Canal ShoppesVenice-themed shopping streets inside the Venetian, with indoor canals and gondolas.Entry: Free to visit
FoodLas Vegas Arts District (18b)Downtown district of galleries, vintage shops, murals, cafés and breweries around Main Street.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumThe Mob MuseumMuseum of organized crime and law enforcement in a historic downtown federal building.Entry: Buy tickets online; evening arrival is discounted
MuseumThe Neon MuseumOutdoor yard of restored casino and motel signs, the best place to see old Vegas neon.Entry: Book a time slot
ViewpointThe STRAT TowerObservation tower at the north end of the Strip, with indoor and outdoor decks above the city.Entry: Buy tickets, $[fee]
ViewpointWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signThe neon welcome sign designed by Betty Willis in 1959, at the south end of the Strip.Entry: Free to visit