Las Vegas is a glittering city full of entertainment, sparkling lights, and fabulously long nights. Often referred to as “Sin City” or “Disneyland for Adults” escaping day-to-day life by running away to spend a few days in Las Vegas has been popular for decades. It is no wonder though: there are so many exciting things to do that it can feel overwhelming.
And that of course is why I am here!
With all of my trips to Las Vegas, I have read what feels like hundreds of these “Best of” guides, and every single one of them is packed with ads, unnecessary pictures, and just overall fluff. I always told myself that when I finally create my own it’s going to be straight to the point and only include what is absolutely necessary.
*Please note: I am in no way a pro but I have traveled to Las Vegas quite a bit in the last few years and have done countless hours of research before each trip to see what is currently trendy and new. Not to mention, before each trip, I scroll through Open Table reviews, Instagram location tags, and #LasVegas on TikTok non-stop!*
With that being said, I have curated a special list of what I personally think are the best things to see, do, and eat in Las Vegas! Safe travels!
Most Insta-Worthy:
- Bellagio Fountains @ Bellagio Hotel
- Gondola Ride @ Venetian Hotel
- Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit @ The Shops at Crystal
- Neon Museum
- Seven Magic Mountains
- Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
Best Eats:
- Beauty & Essex @ The Cosmopolitan
- Best Friend @ Park MGM
- Black Tap @ Venetian Hotel
- Buddy V’s @ Venetian Hotel
- Carbone @ ARIA Resort & Casino
- Eggslut @ The Cosmopolitan
- Giada @ Cromwell Hotel
- Hash House A Go Go — multiple locations
- Hell’s Kitchen @ Caesars Palace
- Hexx Kitchen @ Paris Hotel
- In-n-Out Burger @ LINQ Promenade
- Nacho Daddy — multiple locations
5-Star Shows:
- Absinthe @ Caesars Palace
- America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live @ Luxor Hotel
- Mat Franco – Magic Reinvented Nightly @ LINQ Hotel
- O by Cirque du Soleil @ Bellagio Hotel
- My biggest and most important recommendation is to see who is currently in residency at the time of your trip or has a tour with a stop in Vegas. I have been lucky enough to see The Jonas Brothers, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Gabriel Iglesias, and Usher in Las Vegas and I purchased most tickets within one week of the show! A few tours/residencies coming up are BTS, Silk Sonic, John Legend, Shania Twain and so many more!
Pool Parties:
- Drai’s Beachclub @ Cromwell Hotel
- Encore Beach Club @ Encore Hotel
- Marquee Dayclub @ The Cosmopolitan
- TAO Beach Dayclub @ Venetian Hotel
- Wet Republic Ultra Pool @ MGM Grand
Nightclubs:
- Drai’s @ Cromwell Hotel
- Hakassan @ MGM Grand
- Omnia @ Caesars Palace
- Zouk @ Resorts World
Other Things To Do:
- Freemont Street Experience
- LINQ High Roller Observation Wheel @ LINQ Hotel
- The Shops at Crystals
- Top Golf @ MGM Grand
TikTok Hot Spots:
- Area 15
- Heart Attack Grill
- I Love Sugar Candy Martini Bar @ LINQ Promenade
- minus5° Ice Bar — multiple locations
- On The Record Speakeasy @ Park MGM
- The Chandelier Bar @ The Cosmopolitan
- Wicked Spoon Buffet @ The Cosmopolitan
