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Top places to visit in Las Vegas
6 places worth your time in Las Vegas, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Last updated 2026-08-08
1. The Strip after dark
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Four miles of resorts, with the Bellagio fountains, the Venetian canals and the Sphere's exterior display.
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: After sunset
- Tip: The Strip is far longer than it looks — the walk between neighbouring resorts is often 15 minutes.
2. Fremont Street Experience
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The original downtown casino strip under a canopy screen, with the vintage neon that predates the Strip.
3. Neon Museum
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A boneyard of retired casino signs, best on the guided night tour when some are relit.
4. Red Rock Canyon
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A 13-mile scenic drive through Mojave sandstone escarpments, twenty minutes from the Strip.
- Map: Open in Maps
- Tip: Timed-entry reservations are required in the busy months. Book before driving out.
5. Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
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A 1930s concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado, about 45 minutes away, with tours into the generator hall.
6. Grand Canyon West or South Rim
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West Rim with the Skywalk is a two-hour drive; the far more impressive South Rim is over four.
- Map: Open in Maps
- Tip: Day-trip helicopter tours are heavily marketed — check whether the price includes landing fees and the Skywalk separately.
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