01

Day 01

The Central Strip: Fountains & Icons

Botanical gardens, a gondola ride, an observation wheel, and the Bellagio fountains.

1. Morning

   Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden

   Start at the Bellagio's free conservatory, whose elaborate displays change five times a year, the perfect orientation to the Strip.

2. Late Morning

   Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

   Spend an hour with a rotating exhibition of major artists just off the lobby, a calm counterpoint to the casino floor.

3. Lunch

   Grand Canal Shoppes

   Lunch beneath the painted sky of the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes, with cafes lining the indoor canals.

4. Afternoon

   Gondola ride at The Venetian

   Take a gondola ride along the Venetian's canals, serenaded by a gondolier, a lighthearted Strip classic.

5. Late Afternoon

   High Roller at The LINQ

   Ride the 550-foot High Roller, the tallest observation wheel in North America, for sweeping views over the valley.

6. Evening

   Fountains of Bellagio & dinner

   Close with the free Fountains of Bellagio, which dance every fifteen to thirty minutes, before dinner at a celebrated Strip restaurant.

02

Day 02

The South Strip & Attractions

The Welcome sign, a desert art installation, an aquarium, and a headline show.

1. Morning

   Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

   Snap the classic photo at the 1959 neon sign on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard, an easy first stop of the day.

2. Late Morning

   Seven Magic Mountains

   Drive twenty minutes south to Ugo Rondinone's towers of stacked, day-glo boulders rising from the Mojave, a striking desert art installation.

3. Lunch

   Casual south Strip lunch

   Grab a casual lunch, whether a first In-N-Out Double-Double or a bite at a curated food hall near the south Strip.

4. Afternoon

   Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

   Explore the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, home to sharks, sea turtles, and a walk-through tunnel.

5. Late Afternoon

   Luxor and the Titanic exhibition

   Visit the Luxor's pyramid and its long-running Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, with recovered objects and a full-scale grand staircase.

6. Evening

   Dinner and a show

   Close with dinner and a headline residency or Cirque du Soleil production, the Strip's signature nighttime entertainment.

03

Day 03

Downtown Las Vegas

Mob history, a neon boneyard, a container park, and the Fremont Street canopy.

1. Morning

   The Mob Museum

   Start at the Mob Museum, set in a former federal courthouse, tracing organized crime and law enforcement with real artifacts.

2. Late Morning

   The Neon Museum

   Tour the Neon Museum's Boneyard, where restored and vintage Las Vegas signs are preserved outdoors; book a timed entry ahead.

3. Lunch

   Downtown Container Park

   Lunch at Downtown Container Park, a plaza built from shipping containers with local eateries and a giant praying-mantis sculpture.

4. Afternoon

   Fremont Street Experience

   Walk beneath the Viva Vision canopy, the barrel-vaulted LED screen that spans five blocks of the pedestrianized Fremont Street.

5. Late Afternoon

   SlotZilla zipline

   Ride the SlotZilla zipline down Fremont Street for a playful aerial view of downtown's casinos and crowds.

6. Evening

   Fremont East dinner

   Dine along East Fremont's revived blocks, where independent restaurants and bars anchor the Fremont East district.

04

Day 04

Red Rock Canyon & the West

A scenic desert drive, sandstone trails, a historic ranch, and Summerlin dining.

1. Morning

   Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive

   Drive the 13-mile one-way scenic loop through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, twenty minutes west of the Strip; reserve a timed entry in season.

2. Late Morning

   Calico Tanks Trail

   Hike the Calico Tanks Trail among red and cream sandstone, a moderate route ending at a natural water pocket with valley views.

3. Lunch

   Red Spring boardwalk

   Picnic at the Red Spring picnic area, watching for desert wildlife in the shade of cottonwoods below the cliffs.

4. Afternoon

   Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

   Visit nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, a green oasis with a historic ranch house and shaded lawns beneath the Wilson Cliffs.

5. Late Afternoon

   Scenic overlook

   Stop at the overlook near the visitor center for panoramic photos of the Keystone Thrust and the towering escarpment.

6. Evening

   Downtown Summerlin dinner

   Dine at Downtown Summerlin, an open-air shopping and restaurant district on the west side near the canyon.

05

Day 05

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead

An engineering marvel, a bridge vista, a historic town, and lakeside time.

1. Morning

   Hoover Dam

   Drive forty minutes southeast to Hoover Dam, taking the powerplant or dam tour to see the turbines deep inside the 1930s structure.

2. Late Morning

   Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

   Walk the pedestrian path on the bypass bridge for a dramatic overhead view of the dam and the Colorado River gorge.

3. Lunch

   Boulder City

   Lunch in historic Boulder City, the planned town built to house dam workers, with cafes along its walkable main street.

4. Afternoon

   Lake Mead National Recreation Area

   Drive the Lakeshore Scenic Road along Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country by capacity, stopping at overlooks above the water.

5. Late Afternoon

   Boulder Beach

   Relax at Boulder Beach or watch boats from the marina before the drive back to the city.

6. Evening

   Strip dinner

   Return to the Strip for dinner, perhaps a classic Las Vegas shrimp cocktail and a steakhouse cut.

06

Day 06

The Arts District & Henderson

Murals and vintage shops, a cactus garden, craft breweries, and eclectic dining.

1. Morning

   18b Arts District

   Start in the 18b Las Vegas Arts District, browsing galleries, antique stores, and vinyl shops along Main Street and Casino Center.

2. Late Morning

   Arts District murals

   Walk the district's growing collection of large-scale murals, a vivid open-air gallery best seen on foot.

3. Lunch

   Arts District eatery

   Enjoy lunch at one of the neighborhood's independent restaurants or a bustling food hall in a converted warehouse.

4. Afternoon

   Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden

   Head to Henderson for the free Botanical Cactus Garden at Ethel M, one of the largest cactus collections in the Southwest, plus a chocolate factory tour.

5. Evening

   Arts District brewery crawl

   Return to the Arts District for its craft breweries and taprooms, the heart of the city's independent nightlife.

6. Evening

   Cocktail nightcap

   End with a drink at a downtown cocktail bar and the area's laid-back creative energy.

07

Day 07

Chinatown & Farewell

Authentic Asian food in Chinatown, an immersive art complex, and flexible time for favorites.

1. Morning

   Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road

   Explore Las Vegas Chinatown along Spring Mountain Road, a sprawling collection of Asian plazas marked by a ceremonial gate west of the Strip.

2. Late Morning

   Chinatown plazas & shops

   Browse the Asian supermarkets, bakeries, and bubble-tea shops filling the plazas at your own pace.

3. Lunch

   Dim sum or noodles

   Feast on dim sum, hand-pulled noodles, or ramen at one of Chinatown's many acclaimed restaurants.

4. Afternoon

   AREA15

   Visit AREA15, an immersive art and entertainment complex nearby, home to Meow Wolf's Omega Mart and interactive installations.

5. Late Afternoon

   The Strip at dusk

   Return to the Strip for a final leisurely walk, catching the Bellagio fountains or a free casino attraction as the lights come up.

6. Evening

   Farewell dinner

   End the week with a favorite Las Vegas meal, a celebrity-chef tasting menu, a classic buffet, or a steakhouse, before departing.